Amazing Brown Butter Baked Peaches
Peaches are my favorite fruit, but they are only amazing for a short period each year. The rest of the time, they always seem to be hard and underripe. Or worse, mealy. But even peaches that aren't at their peak can be used for this absolutely devine and EASY treat!
Read full storyFruit Pizza - A Fast and Easy Dessert
Fruit pizza? Yeah, it sounds weird, but it's really a delicious and super easy dessert. Plus, it's somewhat healthy. 1 tub of cream cheese frosting (or make your own if you prefer)
Read full storyLove Pecan Pie? Try these Super Easy Candied Nuts
Tis the season for pecan pie but omg, the calories! If you're looking for something quick to satisfy your pecan pie craving, these candied nuts will do the trick. They are super easy, fast, and have just three ingredients!
Read full storyFree Halloween Fun in Orange City
This family fun event is set for Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Mill Lake Park in Orange City, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. We are so excited to trick or treat with our community. We'll also have pet costume contests, children's costume contests, adult costume contests, a DJ, Kid Zone, Movie in the Park featuring The Addams Family (2019 version) and lots of candy.
Read full storyHalloween Spooky Yard Tour & MORE in Port Orange
Looking for some Halloween family fun in Port Orange? Don't miss these fun and FREE events!. Step into the darkness and venture through our 2023 Halloween yard walk-through. Prepare to have your senses awakened, your heart race, and your fear come alive - if you dare! Join us for an unforgettable journey through the shadows, where frights and delights await around every corner. Don't miss out on this hair-raising adventure! Open on the following nights:
Read full storyFoaming Hand Soap DIY Hack
A lot of people prefer foaming hand wash over regular liquid soaps. Both do a great job cleaning, but if you like the foaming soaps best, you love this easy trick for making your own.
Read full storyFree books for struggling readers
Reading can be really hard for many kids. If your child is one of them, you can get free books delivered right to your home. Yep, for free!. The New Worlds Reading program sends free books to any Florida student up to 5th grade who isn't reading on grade level.
Read full storyFree Admission to All National Parks for 4th Graders
Do you have a child in fourth grade this year? Or maybe you homeschool your 10 or 11 year old? If you answered yes to either of these questions, don't miss out on Every Kid Outdoors - a program coordinated by several agencies of the U.S. government.
Read full storyEasy, 4 Ingredient Applesauce Cake
Looking for a tasty fall dessert that's quick and easy? Applesauce cake is just what you need! With just 4 ingredients, you can whip it up in no time. 1 1/2 cups applesauce (unsweetened)
Read full storyWorld's Easiest Dessert - 4 Ingredients, No Measuring or Mixing
Love dessert but don't like to bake? Then you'll LOVE this delicious and EASY dump cake! It's also great for kids learning to cook because there's no mixing and nothing to measure.
Read full storyTips for Reluctant Readers
Now that the school year is underway for pretty much everyone, let's talk about reluctant readers. I don't think I've ever had a class without a few kids who just don't like to read.
Read full storyCan your students solve this math brain teaser?
I love using brain teasers in the classroom. They are highly engaging for kids and build critical thinking skills. You can use them as a time-filler or as morning work. Puzzles are a great way to get your students' minds warmed up before tackling academics.
Read full storyMake Your House Smell Amazing With This Natural DIY Air Freshener
I love a great smelling house, but my allergies just can't handle most store-bought air fresheners. They usually bring on an instant headache. An alternative to chemical-filled sprays and candles is this DIY air freshener that you can make with four simple ingredients. Best of all, it's completely natural and smells just incredible.
Read full storyDo NOT Buy These School Supplies for Your Child, PLEASE!
It's back to school time which means shopping for backpacks, lunch boxes, and school supplies. Your child's teacher has probably provided you with a list of items needed for the school year. Now you just need to go find all the stuff, right?
Read full storyMake Your Own Chick-fil-A Sauce
Chick-fil-A is great - Everybody seems to love it! I mean just look at the drive through line that wraps around the building the next time you drive by. No one can really explain the phenomenon, but maybe it's something in the sauce - that Chick-fil-A sauce. It's a strangely sweet and savory concoction that tastes a little bit like honey mustard and a little bit like barbecue sauce. But it's oh so delicious on pretty much anything.
Read full storyIs your 5 year old ready for kindergarten?
The school year will be starting soon in many areas of the country and that means thousands of little ones will be enrolling for the first time. The first real year of schooling today is vastly different than it was 30 or 40 years ago.
Read full storyClassroom Tips: Setting Up A Writing Center
Writing in the primary grades involves a lot more than just jotting down some ideas. Writing for young children encompasses things like fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, letter formation, concepts of print, generating ideas, planning, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, word choice, and more.
Read full storyHomemade Watermelon Popsicles: A Tasty Summer Treat
Summer is watermelon season! If your kids (or you) can't get enough of this sweet, refreshing fruit, here is a super easy recipe you just have to try. This recipe has just two ingredients! If you recently bought a big watermelon, chances are you have some left over. These frozen treats are an easy way to use it up.
Read full storyFree Printable Play Money for Kids (School or Home)
Whether you're a classroom teacher or a homeschool mom, you may find yourself having to teach money skills. But handing out stacks of real money to seven year olds just isn't practical most of the time.
Read full storyCrazy Easy Crescent Roll Pastries
Craving something sweet but don't want to pull out all the bowls and mixer? Here's a super easy way to satisfy that sweet tooth with just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time.
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