Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you might be looking for quick, easy and inexpensive treats for a classroom full of kiddos. Well, look no further! These little lollipops are easy enough to make that my seven year old pretty much did it herself after I showed her how. I don't remember where I first saw the idea, but these have been on my ...
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Christmas Memories & Candy Thermometers
For today's edition of Make-It-Yourself Monday, I thought I'd share a special recipe and the memories that go with it. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas! Two of the fondest memories I have of my grandmother involve candymaking. The first is funny and involves two very small girls, four not-so-clean hands and an entire batch of streaked taffy. Oh, and one very frustrated ...
Spreading Christmas Cheer with Homemade Gifts this Year!
This year, I decided that the kids would have more of a hand in Christmas happies for people like teachers and family friends....literally. They began by making cinnamon ornaments for people at a local nursing home. More than once I wondered if the glitter was a good idea, but the kids had a blast! And, the ornaments smell delicious. I am still finding glitter everywhere ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Grown-Up Grilled Cheese
Let's be honest....almost everyone loves a good grilled cheese, right? Especially when soup season comes around. My kids love them, and they eat them crust and all. I like them, too, but lately, I've been experimenting with more grown-up versions of the grilled cheese. Let me share a very easy and delicious one with you. First, take a handful of spinach and bunch it up tightly and cut ...