Category Archives: Holidays

(Healthy) Pumpkin Pie Cake

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Sunny
Pumpkin Pie Cake Healthy Low Fat Whole Grain Agave

Whole grain, a vegetable, no oil or buttery anything at all, no refined sugar–this is better for you than most breakfasts, yet tastes like dessert!  And it’s perfect for fall. 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 t. baking powder 2 … Continue reading →

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Halloween Phantom

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Cheri

Have you been hit by the Halloween Phantom yet?  If not, start it going around your neighborhood!  Just print this poem, make two plates or baskets of goodies, drop both the poem and the goodies off on two of your neighbors’ … Continue reading →

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How to make a lei (flower necklace)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Heidi

A lei in definition is a garland or a wreath that is meant to be worn.  Lei is usually given for events such as concerts, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or for speakers at events.  Traditionally it is a symbol of aloha. … Continue reading →

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Class Halloween Party–Guts & Stuff Tactile Station

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sunny

  Helping with your elementary school aged child’s class Halloween Party?  A popular activity for the Halloween parties at our school are the gross-them-out tactile station.  Basically the idea is to have the kids feel something that you suggest is … Continue reading →

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Puppies to Frankenstein–Now What?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Sunny
halloween literature

Sure, I couldn’t help but enjoy my first 2-year-old in his puppy costume, having a blast rolling his pumpkin around the condo.  There are some very charming elements to Halloween.  But as the years have passed, most of my kids … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Season

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Janae

I love autumn.  I love the splattering of colors through the trees.  I love the crisp air and the falling leaves.  I love pulling out my jeans from last year and pulling on my favorite pullover that I haven’t worn … Continue reading →

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Apple Season + Autumn = Caramel Apples!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Cheri

Growing up, every autumn our school would send around order forms for caramel apples.  We called them taffy apples.  I LOVED them and lived for them.  My favorites were the ones with peanuts covering the apple.  Mmmm…delicious.  I never really … Continue reading →

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Happy Bat-o-lanterns

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Kerri

This week’s cool adventure was making Bat Pumpkins! They’re adorable, fun to make with youngsters, and better yet, the squirrels don’t eat these nearly as fast as carved jack-o-lanterns. What you’ll need: Pumpkins –real or plastic black acrylic paint black … Continue reading →

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Taste the Rainbow

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kerri

Kids LOVE colors.  And while not all kids will eat the Rainbow of colors advised by their docs (red/oranges/greens on every plate…), they will LOVE this rainbow cake! First, make 2 batches of white cake batter.  2 Cake Mixes work … Continue reading →

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