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Little Passports: A Global Adventure
Little Passports provides a geographic learning adventure by introducing kids to new states and a new country every month. Characters Sam and Sofia act as the travel guides. Little Passports was created by two moms, Amy Norman and Stella Ma who researched and tested the content with their own children. Ms. Norman explains that “Little Passports invites kids to learn about the world around them – from the 50 states to countries all across the world – in a kid-friendly way, with new travel adventures every month.” (Source: Little Passports Press Release). The way it works is that you can sign up online at www.littlepassports.com. For $11.95 a month or…
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The Beauty of Vanilla Spice
Ah, vanilla! It’s delectable, delightful, and full of rich aroma that takes me back to my earlier days. I have very fond memories of my mother baking in the kitchen, and to this day certain smells will take me back to my childhood in the blink of an eye. Of all of the delicious aromas and smells from my youth, none is more enticing than vanilla. Yes, I must say that vanilla has stolen my heart. I love vanilla so much that I always, (not just sometimes) ‘add extra‘ vanilla to whatever I am baking. That is just between you and me, by the way. Did you know that vanilla…
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Coconutty Chicken Tenders
When I first got married, I received a cookbook with recipes for two. Sixteen years, four moves and three children later, the cookbook has long since disappeared. But I recall the one standout chicken dish I made from it on a regular basis. The trick was to first coat the chicken breast with a butter/mustard mixture and then smother it in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. I’m sure the breadcrumbs were from a cardboard container and the Parmesan, too, but the result was a moist, oh-so tender breast. Couldn’t this same technique be used to create a healthy, homemade chicken tender that my whole family could enjoy eating? Yes, thanks to…
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Haunted Lagoon: Dreams and Nightmares In Laie
It’s time once again to face your fears. October is upon us, and now is the perfect time for a ‘Haunted House‘ pick me up. This past week I had the chance to visit a very ‘fun twist’ on a Haunted House; the Haunted Lagoon in Laie, Oahu. It was amazing! What could be better than a haunted lagoon, a canoe ride, dozens and dozens of swamp creatures and ghostly apparitions? What a Halloween treat! Laie is a small town on the North Shore of Oahu. Even though it’s a small town it gets plenty of traffic because of the BYU Hawaii campus, the LDS Temple and The Polynesian Cultural…
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Coconut (Haupia) Pudding
Are you ready for a delicious treat? If you love coconut, then I have an easy, yummy, gluten-free dessert you can make. You can make this pudding into cute squares or triangles and sprinkle some toasted coconut over the top, or put the pudding into small serving bowls, or even in a gluten-free pie crust. No matter how you prepare it, it looks and tastes wonderful. Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk (12-13 ounce) 6 T. sugar (I like 6 tablespoons, but you can get away with 5 if you don’t want as much sugar.) 6 T.cornstarch 3/4 cup water 1/8 t salt (optional) 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 C. toasted, sweetened…
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities Helps Provide Resources
According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities the first six weeks of the school year are the most critical to identify potential learning challenges. One of the best places to start is to ask your pediatrician if you are having concerns about your child’s challenges as early detection makes all the difference according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. The National Center for Learning Disabilities: The NCLD has been around since 1977 and is the largest organization in the United States that provides information for parents and children with learning disabilities. They have worked for over three decades from Capitol Hill to the classroom to provide support to the…
