Briarpatch from University Games launches its new series of School Readiness games this Spring. The games utilize the company’s Play & Learn System as a fun way for children to develop early learning skills before they enter the classroom. These games are for kids ages 3 years and for 2-4 … [Read more...] about Criss-Cross Applesauce Preschool Game from Briarpatch
Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is so easy to make and guess what? You only need 4 ingredients to make it! It's 100% better than the stuff you buy at the grocery store! What I particularly love about homemade (besides the taste) is that it's easier to spread on top of your cupcakes, cookies or … [Read more...] about Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Letter, Number or Bug Briarpatch Preschool Game
Briarpatch from University Games launches its new series of School Readiness games this Spring. The games utilize the company’s Play & Learn System as a fun way for children to develop early learning skills before they enter the classroom. These games are for kids ages 3 years and for 2-4 … [Read more...] about Letter, Number or Bug Briarpatch Preschool Game
Mailbox Monday for April 2024
Time for our monthly MAILBOX MONDAY for April 2024. The first Monday of every month you'll see our Mailbox Monday Meme. It will cover the previous month and we invite all of our readers to participate. If you're a blogger, you can participate too by sharing our MEME on your blog. Mailbox Monday … [Read more...] about Mailbox Monday for April 2024
Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Last week my daughter needed to provide the snack for our Girl Scouts meeting. As parents, we take turns every week providing it. Per her request I whipped up a batch of banana chocolate chip cupcakes using a pre-boxed yellow cake mix. I added a few things to "amp" up the flavor which I'll explain … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ham Gravy Recipe Made with Drippings
Ham gravy is one of my favorite gravies to enjoy. It's easy-to-make and is delicious spooned over mashed potatoes. It's equally as good ladeled onto an open-faced grilled ham sandwich, spooned over homemade waffles or ladeled over flaky biscuits. If you have leftover gravy it freezes well too (for … [Read more...] about Ham Gravy Recipe Made with Drippings
How to Make and Freeze Blueberry Applesauce
We love applesauce, especially a fruit blended applesauce like this one with fresh blueberries added into the mix. Making your own is a super easy process and only takes a handful of ingredients. You'll need fresh apples and 1 pint (basket) of fresh blueberries to make it. The apples and blueberries … [Read more...] about How to Make and Freeze Blueberry Applesauce
Mom’s Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe
I'm a busy mother of 2 very active children. My kids are involved in all kinds of after-school activities, so they really keep me on my toes. On top of that, I work a full-time job out of the home. I'm always on the go! I'm sure many professional moms know exactly what a busy family life … [Read more...] about Mom’s Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe