Cats have traditionally been featured on Christmas cards, decorations, and ornaments. This children's story book, The Littlest Christmas Kitten, reveals the legend of the Christmas Cats and why they have been part of this holiday for centuries. It will inspire...
Do you know that food is at the heart of every culture? Amy Houts' new book, Cooking Around the Country with Kids: USA Regional Recipes and Fun Activities helps parents introduce children to new tastes and different cultures through food so that they can...
Ask your children whether they have heard the legend of the five kernels. This legend is about the Pilgrims. The first winter the Pilgrims almost starved. It was very cold and they did not have enough food. Some days they had little to eat and had to share what they...
Image by Sifu Renka via Flickr If you want pecan pie for Thanksgiving but hate the hassle of making a pie crust, try these Pecan Bars from Amy Houts’ new cookbook, Cooking Around the Country With Kids: USA Regional Recipes and Fun Activities. Yes, you can buy ready...
Many schools are starting out their fall semester with a heavy emphasis on demonstrating good character traits such as kindness, politeness, respect, cooperation, generosity, helpfulness, tolerance and others. Students are told that the only person in charge of their...
I promised you I would post my favorite Peach Cobbler. There is nothing like this classic blending of cobbler topping and sweet, fresh peaches for a superbly simple late summer dessert. You will want to choose ripe yet firm peaches. These hold their shape better while...
Since we are in mid peach season, here are a few of my favorite "peachy" sayings: "It's a peach of a day." "Everything's peachy keen." "She has a 'peaches and cream' complexion." "An apple is an excellent thing -- until you have tried a peach." George du Maurier...
When you take a look at our website you should be able to turn the pages on our new cookbook by Amy Houts, Cooking Around the Country with Kids: USA Regional Recipes and Fun Activities. It's fun to see it coming together and looking very good - we're excited! Go...
Going to the local farmers' market with your child helps him or her learn where their food comes from. Here your child will see the many varieties of fruits and vegetables that are grown right in your own region. Understanding that the corn in the can or frozen...
Did you just run to the store and forget the bag to bring the groceries home? Now you have more plastic bags to add to your collection. Did that metal can get placed in the right bin? You do have separate bins for different disposables, right? It doesn't really take...
