Two years ago, I bought my best friend and I matching books, 940 Saturdays by Harley Rotbart, MD. I have subsequently given it to several other friends as baby shower gifts. The book is a family journal where you can jot down what you did each Saturday. The "940" is because there are 940 Saturdays between … Continue reading Keeping Sabbath and Our Pancake Recipe
Martin Luther King Jr Day – FIAR – Who Owns the Sun?
We used "Who Owns The Sun?" for our FIAR book this week and planned for it to be the same week as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are our favorite books about Martin Luther King Jr that we found at our local library: "I Am Martin Luther King, Jr." by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr Day – FIAR – Who Owns the Sun?
FIAR – Owl Moon
While we were reading "Owl Moon" by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr this week we found these supplemental books that we loved from the library: "Good-Night Owl!" by Pat Hutchins -- beautifully unique illustrations with rich detail with simple repetitive words listing other birds and the sounds they make to keep the owl awake all … Continue reading FIAR – Owl Moon
Camping Books for Kids
Here's a list of our favorite picture books about camping for kids. My kids ages 2, almost 4, and 6 love them all. Ladybug Girl and Bingo by David Soman and Jacky Davis. The only part I don't care for, is a line about a "wizard tree casting spells". I change the words when I … Continue reading Camping Books for Kids
Not Really Split Pea Soup Recipe
I love split pea soup. My husband really does not love split pea soup. This is my recipe for "split pea compromise soup" or "not really split pea soup", it is a drastic adaptation of the recipe for Spilt Pea Soup from the restaurant Pea Soup Andersons. It isn't the prettiest soup but it sure … Continue reading Not Really Split Pea Soup Recipe
