Puzzles for breakfast? First thing in the morning? Most mornings, the best I can do is inhale some oatmeal for breakfast. Nice lumpy oatmeal that stays in one place. Requires no thinking whatsoever. Almost Unschoolers slices up tangram toast, which should helpfully wake up all of your sleepy brain cells. But as far as my [...]
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When I’m in Mother Mode, I sometimes debate the pros and cons of children having such easy access to vending machines. Hand your money to a street vendor? I seem to be okay with that. Hand your money to a machine? “Tsk tsk tsk,” I’ll mutter, “back when I was a kid….” But then someone [...]
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Oh it’s been *ages* since I last had a perfect weekend routine! Because Paul LeClerc seems to have a perfect-to-me Sunday routine, can I swipe his? I’ll take that bread, snack, and dessert, too, yes, thank you very much. Quite possibly my favorite part of his Sunday: BOOKS AND A SNACK We always stop by [...]
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Make bread in a plastic bag? Sure, why not? (Remember this omelet in a bag?) ****** ****** 1½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1½ cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons honey or white sugar ¼ ounce (7 g) package of rapid rise yeast 1 cup warm water 3 tablespoons non-fat dry milk 3 tablespoons olive oil [...]
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I am not waiting until Valentine’s Day to make this sandwich! If I use fresh strawberries and no sugar, can I eat 2 tonight as a bedtime snack? Please? ****** 1) Take a slice of bread. 2) Cover it with a nice thick layer of strawberry or raspberry jam. 3) Find your favorite heart-shaped cookie [...]
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