Color Changing Galaxy Lemonade 5 T. tea containing butterfly pea 10 C. boiling water 1 C. lemon juice or lemonade Sugar or honey, as desired Star sprinkles Ice Prepare the tea at least one hour in advance and allow to cool. Boil water, add the butterfly pea-containing tea and let steep at least […]
The word pretzel comes from the Latin word “pretzola,” meaning “little reward.†Your reward will not only be these tasty pretzels, but the together-time you share with your child while making them. Here’s what you’ll need: Mommy & Me Pretzels Mommy’s Materials for the pretzels: 2 packages active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 1 […]
Try this kid-pleasing favorite for lunch: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice hot dogs lengthwise (but not completely through) and tuck a slice of American cheese inside. Wrap each hot dog in a section of crescent roll dough (available in the refrigerated section of your grocery store). Bake on a cookie sheet for about […]
Here’s a great project to get kids’ imaginations soaring. Read the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk†to your child. Then glue a lima bean down on a piece of blank paper. Ask your child to draw something growing out of this “magic†bean. You’ll be amazed at what your little one comes up with! […]
Pecan trees are the only nut tree that’s native to North America, which is a good reason to celebrate National Pecan Day on April 14 of each year. Pecans can be used in many interesting and surprising ways, and you’ll be able to find some to suit your personal tastes. Besides their delightful taste, pecans […]
The Chinese New Year is a festival quiet with the hope of good fortune, yet booming with the spectacle of exploding firecrackers and dancing dragons. It is marked not only by number but also by animal. According to Chinese legend, Buddha invited all the creatures in his kingdom to appear before him. The 12 animals […]
Today, November 3rd, is the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. He was either an inveterate gambler or a very hard worker; either way, he did not want to step away from his desk or the card table to take the time to eat. So he supposedly commanded his manservant to bring […]
Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America’s great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. John Chapman was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the continent. As Johnny Appleseed travelled west, he planted apple trees along the way, and sold trees to settlers. With every apple tree that was […]
