Author Archives: Crystal

Foodie Friday – chocolate rice pudding

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Crystal

Chocolate Rice Pudding Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked rice 1 ½ cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup cranberries 1 tbsp margarine 2 tbsp cocoa powder (ideally unsweetened) Instructions: Use a double boiler for this recipe. … Continue reading →

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Getting started with storytelling

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Crystal

Telling stories is something everyone enjoys. For millennia, people have passed on traditions, legends, and historic events through the telling of stories. True storytelling does not make use of books; like the ancients, it is intended to convey an idea … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday – Coconut and Oats Crunchies

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Crystal

Coconut and Oats Crunchies Ingredients: 4 oz margarine 4 oz brown sugar 4 oz rolled oats 4 oz desiccated coconut Instructions: Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. In a saucepan, melt the margarine and stir in the sugar until melted. Add … Continue reading →

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You’re still pretty with 20 extra pounds

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Crystal

A friend of mine recently had a baby.  Recently being 6 months ago that is   And she still has about 20 or so extra pounds to lose before she gets to her pre-baby weight.  She seems really upset about … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday – Easy and Delicious Borscht

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Crystal

Easy and Delicious Borscht Serves about 6 Ingredients: 2 beets, peeled and grated 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 tbsp vinegar 4 cups vegetable stock 2 oz margarine or butter 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp tomato … Continue reading →

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How kids benefit from storytelling

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Crystal

All children seem to love stories – telling them and hearing them. This is one of those beautiful situations where what your children love is truly good for them. Children benefit a great deal from storytelling. Without the use of … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday – Easy Beef Pasta Bake

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Crystal

Easy Beef Pasta Bake Serves 4 – 5 Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 glove garlic, finely chopped Handful of mushrooms, sliced 1 (24 oz) jar of good quality spaghetti sauce 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated 1 … Continue reading →

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My toddler isn’t talking yet. Should I worry?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Crystal

It can be tricky if you feel like your child isn’t doing things at the same pace as other toddlers. Is there something wrong? What’s considered normal? Should you seek help? First, it helps to understand what medical experts consider … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday – Quick and easy Mandarin dessert

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Crystal

Quick and Easy Mandarin Dessert Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 seedless mandarins (tangerines, satsumas or clementines), segmented 1 mandarin, juiced 4 tbsp water 5 oz sugar Vanilla yogurt Instructions: Mix the water with the sugar in a microwaveable bowl and cook … Continue reading →

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Ways to help your toddler learn to talk

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Crystal

If you’re looking for some everyday, simple things you can do to help your toddler learn to talk, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some ideas: No more baby talk Experts agree that you should speak at a … Continue reading →

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