Holiday Fun
Easter: 1. Lenten calendars are not as popular as Nativity calendars, so I made mine. Using clay, we formed 40 little bowls (you may want to make a few extra). I glued cloth to a pizza box and cut out a spiral to put the bowls on. You will need a stone or marble for each bowl. I also purchased a purple candle to symbolize Christ’s royalty. Each day, you light the candle, read a verse and put the stone in. You can look online for Easter verses. 2. In our house “The Easter Bunny” hides the kid’s...
Read MoreGood Intentions
Good Intentions My husband says that I am great at coming up with systems, but not great at implementing them. I hate to admit it, but he’s right. Being naturally creative, I love to come up with a plan to solve any problem. Storage systems, disciplinary systems, organizational systems, I love them all! However, I often lack the discipline to carry through on implementing them, rendering them useless. My intentions are good, but my focus or effort is lacking. I found this great map idea last...
Read MoreRecipe: Humus
Humus: 1 can chickpeas, drained,1/4 cup tahini,1/3 cup lemon juice,1/3 cup water,2 TB olive oil,1 tsp salt,1/2 tsp cumin,1 garlic clove,1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. Blend in a blender or food processor.
Read MoreRecipe: Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey Mustard: ¼ cup olive oil, 2 TB: orange juice, honey and Dijon mustard, 1 clove of garlic minced.
Read MoreRecipe: Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ranch: 1 cup plain yogurt, ½ cup mayo, ½ ts: salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, ¼ ts: parsley, dill, pepper and thyme. Good for one week!
Read MoreRecipe: Smoothies
Smoothies: I freeze the yogurt recipe above in ice cube trays for smoothies. We add whatever fruit we have but strawberries and bananas are our favorite. I also put about ¼ cup of frozen spinach or kale, apple juice, and sometimes a little bit of raw sugar or maple syrup, though they are usually sweet enough without it. This is a sample recipe, but really you can add anything you like to it. We drink smoothies most days for snack. Purple Puree: This recipe is not the same as “The Sneaky...
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