Alicia Marie 
Pumpkin is my favorite Fall flavor so I’m excited to share this recipe for Orange Ginger Pumpkin Cake created by the founder of the Matt’s Pantry iPad App, Private Chef Matthew Shields. He says this cake is perfect for Thanksgiving and I agree. Enjoy! :) Orange Ginger Pumpkin Cake Cake: ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup … Read more
I used to teach preschool and the “writing center” was actually a favorite center in the classroom and my preschoolers loved “writing” letters and “sending” them, making Christmas lists, and cutting out shapes along with a variety of other activities. That was one of my favorite areas in the classroom as well and I was … Read more
With National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child coming up in less than a couple week I wanted to share a video about how much these boxes touch the kids who receive them. To learn more about Operation Christmas Child you can check out the Samaritan’s Purse website.
This is an excerpt from Caroline McGraw’s book for caregivers, Your Creed of Care: How to Dig for Treasure in People (Without Getting Buried Alive). To receive your complimentary copy of the book via email, visit Caroline’s blog for caregivers, A Wish Come Clear. Pitfall #7: Holding On I’m not a parent, so I can … Read more
October is almost gone and Autumn is in full swing, and what does that mean? It means colorful leaves, football, caramel apples – and colder temperatures. Among other things, the season is often characterized as a time of frequent temperature changes between indoors and outdoors, and harsh winds. This results in more sensitive skin that … Read more
Sinisa and I have spent the past couple days trying out a new iPhone app for a location-based interest network called Evzdrop. Evzdrop lets people stay connected to what’s happening at places in real time. The free mobile app and Web platform allow users to “evzdrop” to get an inside look at any place they’re … Read more
This isn’t the kind of mud you step in when it’s raining outside! This chocolate mud bar recipe from The Old Farmer’s Almanac new Everyday Baking cookbook is called “mud” because of the moist, dark chocolate filling. It’s the best mud you’ll ever eat! Everyday Baking features 118 original recipes by celebrated baker and longtime … Read more
