Who wants to eat delicious food and live a long and healthy life? When those of us in the United States think of dieting, it often involved lots of “don’ts” and specialized, processed diet foods. For those who live in the Mediterranean area, it’s all about enjoying life, staying active and eating good food. That […]
Books
Little Traveler Series Board Books
It’s never too early to encourage little ones to love books and have good manners. These adorable board books do both! How Penguin Says Please and How Tiger Says Thank You are the latest board books in the Little Travelers Series from Sterling Children’s Books. They are perfect for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners to enjoy. The books are […]
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Cookbook – 200+ Recipes
Are you a slow cooker fan? I’ve just gotten hooked on mine in the last couple of years. Originally, I thought I’d be using it mostly in the Winter to make soups and stews to enjoy when the weather is cold. Then, I realized how handy it is when the weather is warm. I can […]
Bobby and Mandee Children’s Books
It can be stressful for parents to try to keep our kids safe while allowing them the freedom to experience the wonderful things that life has to offer. Of course, we don’t want them to be paralyzed with fear. It’s important to give them the tools to deal with things like bullying and dangerous strangers. […]
The Gifted by Damian Wassel & Nathan Gooden
The Gifted is a beautiful and tragic post-apocalyptic fantasy. Words aren’t necessary in this graphic novel. The images alone convey the message clearly. There are some words that convey emotion and action (chomp, grr, wimper, howl, snap…), but it’s the images that tell the story. Those limited words accentuate what we’ve learned from the images. […]
Melissa’s Dutch Yellow Potatoes Cookbook
I used to think that all potatoes were basically the same. It didn’t matter to me that they were different shapes, sizes or colors. Then I discovered Idaho grown Dutch Yellow Potatoes (DYP) from Melissa’s Produce. One bite and I knew that these were not the same. However they are prepared, the creamy texture and buttery flavor stand […]