A few weeks ago, my mom and I took Kiera to Mountain View Lavender Farm! We went last summer, but she was only 5 months old and rode around in my Tula baby carrier. This year, she was big enough to toddle around on her own. This is the second summer that Mountain View Lavender Farm had u-pick events. It’s…
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Baking Cookies with Kids – Tips for a More Enjoyable Experience (For Everyone Involved!)
In my class, we recently talked about fractions. Nothing too complex, just how to identify, write and read them. I teach first graders, after all! We recently baked cookies at school as a class as part of our fractions unit. I’ve done this a time or two before, but I usually had some help. This time, I was alone. All…
Getting Started Canning: Water Bath Canning Basics and Tips
It has occurred to me that I do a whole lot of canning, and I have written a few posts about canning various vegetables and fruits. And I’m not finished yet! So, I thought it would be wise to write a post about water bath canning basics. I think it would be silly to keep writing the same procedure over…