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Author Unknown A man was exploring caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man so he took the bag out of … [Read more...]
I have been trying various recipes trying to get ready to bake my sweet niece a birthday cake for when she and her family visit next week. I have had three recipes turn out pretty good, but not quite birthday cake quality. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and made up a recipe myself. … [Read more...]
With our son gluten intolerant, our menus have changed considerably around here. Our home is 100% gluten free now. The whole family is eating all the same foods....with the exception of my husband (who cheats at work) and my oldest daughter (who just won't jump on the bandwagon, but she does keep … [Read more...]
Success!! After a failed first attempt with a bad recipe, we made delicious homemade mozzarella cheese. This was so much fun. Isn't this the most exciting and amazing thing you have seen today?! It would be if you were my son and me. My son has gluten and lactose intolerance, and we used … [Read more...]
It's easy to talk about instilling family values in your household, but just how to do it can be a little confusing. However, it need not be difficult. With a few basic yet specific approaches and ideas, teaching family values can be incorporated into your everyday life. What Are "Family … [Read more...]
"Say thank you," "Sit up straight," "Shake hands," "Say please"...Most of us heard phrases like this as we grew up, because our parents were teaching us manners. Many of us do the same thing with our children. But why do we bother? What is so important about teaching manners, anyway? For one … [Read more...]
Toddlers can get frustrated easily. They have big feelings that can seem overwhelming to them, especially since they have so little life experience and have not learned many coping mechanisms. Sometimes, frustration and anger come out as hitting. What are you supposed to do? Being hit by their … [Read more...]
Learning something new often comes easier to children than it does adults. But that doesn’t mean those who are older can’t still learn. In fact, you’re never too old to learn an instrument if that is what you choose to do. Many people go through life wishing they’d learned to play the … [Read more...]
Being a parent can be stressful enough but being a single parent brings its own kind of stress. Not only are you expected to be the sole money earner, you’re also expected to act as both father and mother. If you’re in this situation, these tips for single parents may provide you with an avenue … [Read more...]
If you’re in college, you’re guaranteed to have tests. Unfortunately many students don’t handle the stress of taking exams well. Here are some coping strategies you can use if you feel stressed out about taking exams at college. Despite what some people might think, all stress isn’t bad. … [Read more...]
