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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Babies and Owls and Bats, oh my!
My family is growing again! We added two new babies this year! I'm very excited that I'll get to see all of my children and grandchildren for the holiday wedding that is planned in a few months. Since I blew my wad on plane tickets for the trip, I don't have a lot of cash for presents, so I'm making as many as I can this year.
I found this cute idea for making pillows and made a cute little owl for my granddaughter.
It was so much fun and turned out so cute, I made another owl and a bat for my two grandsons.
I wish it was this easy to make presents for my husband and step-son!
Lorie
I found this cute idea for making pillows and made a cute little owl for my granddaughter.
Lorie
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thankful Reading
Holiday books have always been an asset in our home as the children were growing. Here is a little review of some of the Thanksgiving books our family has read over and over every November.
The board book that has been chewed slightly on the corners and had naps with babies in the crib.
This one was a favorite even after the kids got older because of its beautiful illustrations.
This book was the first one I bought for the holiday and proved to be a bit long for the toddlers - this is where I began 'pretending' to read the words but instead just told the story the pictures told.
My emerging readers loved the stories these Magic Tree House books tell. Who would have thought we would have to be on the waiting list to check it out of the library? But the kids were so excited to read it - it was worth the wait.
This book is actually 35 years old. I chose it from a book order in the 5th grade after a classroom unit on Native Americans. As a current high school teacher, I used it to illustrate Native American involvement in American literature. It evolved into lessons on Native American Legends and oral tradition.
I realize not all of the these books are historically accurate but they can instill a sense of being thankful for the goodness of others if presented to our children that way.
Just for fun books...
I love that stage when kids make-up silly, ridiculous jokes - this can steer them to ones where the punch-line makes sense - haha. Why is a couch like a turkey? Because they are both full of stuffing. bah ha ha!
This is a very fun book that has great illustrations with so much to take in and analyze. It is great to read and make comparisons to the actual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and can create a great dialogue with children.
One more for fun...
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Gladys
Gladys Who?
Gladys Thanksgiving, aren't you?
I hope these books are available at your area library and you don't have to wait too long to check them out. Happy reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
~jan
The board book that has been chewed slightly on the corners and had naps with babies in the crib.
This one was a favorite even after the kids got older because of its beautiful illustrations.
This book was the first one I bought for the holiday and proved to be a bit long for the toddlers - this is where I began 'pretending' to read the words but instead just told the story the pictures told.
My emerging readers loved the stories these Magic Tree House books tell. Who would have thought we would have to be on the waiting list to check it out of the library? But the kids were so excited to read it - it was worth the wait.
This book is actually 35 years old. I chose it from a book order in the 5th grade after a classroom unit on Native Americans. As a current high school teacher, I used it to illustrate Native American involvement in American literature. It evolved into lessons on Native American Legends and oral tradition.
I realize not all of the these books are historically accurate but they can instill a sense of being thankful for the goodness of others if presented to our children that way.
Just for fun books...
I love that stage when kids make-up silly, ridiculous jokes - this can steer them to ones where the punch-line makes sense - haha. Why is a couch like a turkey? Because they are both full of stuffing. bah ha ha!
This is a very fun book that has great illustrations with so much to take in and analyze. It is great to read and make comparisons to the actual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and can create a great dialogue with children.
One more for fun...
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Gladys
Gladys Who?
Gladys Thanksgiving, aren't you?
I hope these books are available at your area library and you don't have to wait too long to check them out. Happy reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
~jan
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Look What I Found!
I stumbled onto this wonderful idea this morning as I was taking a stroll through blog land and thought that all of you might enjoy it too.
Sarah, from Sugar Bananas {Dont you love her blog name!?}made this awesome chocolate orange lip balm that sounds divine!
Chocolate and orange is one of the best combinations ever! [strictly my opinion, of course.]
With the weather changing, everyone could use some of this easy to make balm to keep their smoochers soft and kissable:)
So, Please head on over to Sugar Bananas for the -how to- on this balm & leave her a nice comment:]
Have a Happy Tuesday!!!!
-Amanda
Monday, November 8, 2010
Pumpkin Pancakes
My very favorite thing about fall is pumpkin. Yum yum yum!!!
The other morning I made pumpkin pancakes for my family...
I <3 fall!
Pumpkin Pancakes
1 egg
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp oil
1 c. milk
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
chocolate chips (optional)
pecans and maple syrup for serving
Combine ingredients in order listed, cook in a skillet or on a griddle as you would regular pancakes. Serve hot with syrup and chopped pecans. Or whipped cream and pecans if you're feeling especially {naughty}... :) Enjoy!
<3 AmberLou
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