One staple in our house has been Bush’s Best pinto beans (canned), or their chili beans, or kidney beans. The store has been out of this, and other brands of beans, for over a month! I’m soaking beans and cooking them now. Well, I guess that’s probably better for us, anyway. 🙂 Ten-bean soup mix […]
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I enjoy watching fish and other aquarium life. It relaxes me, provides wonder, and beauty. But it is also a HUGE commitment of time. Feeding is no big deal, but the partial water changes and cleaning the surfaces once a week is tiresome after a while. The filter itself has to be cleaned at least
Kathy DeShon, a veteran teacher of 32 years, shares three tips for parents and teachers to promote your children’s interest in the written word. Kids must learn to read and understand written language to succeed in life. It’s as simple as that. Enjoy the video now, or when you have thirteen minutes. Kathy will discuss
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My husband started something this morning — a discussion of milkweed and the monarch butterfly. Did you know this beautiful butterfly ONLY lays her eggs on the milkweed plant. The only reason this species would dwindle is because of a lack of this plant. There’s something in the plant that makes the monarch taste bitter
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Enjoyed a birthday brunch at The Farmhouse in the River Market area of Kansas City. After a Pomegranate Mimosa, I devoured a plate of Eggs Benedict — my new favorite! High in calories and fat, I can only eat this occasionally, but the delicious Hollandaise sauce over perfect poached eggs, thin-sliced ham, and Challah bread
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I’ve been reading some pretty amazing kids’ books. My writer friend, Annette Whipple, is in the middle of her non-fiction series: The Truth About… Rich with pictures, facts, animal dialog, humor, and extras in the back matter. I love them. Whooo Knew? The Truth About Owls, Woof! The Truth About Dogs, and Scurry! The Truth
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What Does Christmas Mean to YOU? As a Christian, I’ve always thought of Christmas as the birthday of Jesus, the beloved Son of God. Easter has always meant that Jesus laid down his life for all of our sins so that believers can be reconciled with God. So, while Christmas has always been a joyful
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Which is your favorite? I love both, but the changing leaves are a gift to us every fall. Orange, yellow, red, green, brown — I love them all. Add some hot cider, chocolate, or tea and a cozy fire to take the chill off and enjoy getting together with friends and family. Kathy J. PerryCharacter
We love bird-watching at our house. Sunflowers that grew from their seed fell to the ground, blossomed under the feeder, and are STILL feeding birds in mid-November! I saw a chickadee just today eating the seeds from the now dead flowers. Chickadees are cheery little creatures — even in the coldest winter. Kathy J. PerryCharacter
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I am thankful for my faith, health, family, friends, part-time job, our home, and all the freedoms we enjoy in America. These freedoms came and are preserved at a price. Many men and women have put their lives at risk, some losing all, to protect them. I am thankful for their service and worthy sacrifice.
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