Apple Pie, An American Favorite

For Election Day, what’s more American than apple pie for dessert? This recipe is a lot of fun for kids as it’s made in small foil pie pans. Enjoy! All American Mini Apple Pie 2 apples 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. water refrigerated pie crust Press crust into…

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Kids, Sleep, & Daylight Savings Time

November 4, 2012…Daylight Savings Time ends. One extra hour of sleep! Get your kids ready for the time change and a new bedtime routine. This and other vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson. What’s special about the bedtime routine at your house? I’d love to hear about it!

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Halloween

One of the more common questions parents ask in parenting seminars regards discipline, more specifically for tips on parenting as a team. It’s great to see moms and dads looking for methods to improve their relationship, provide secure boundaries for their children, and become a united front for their kids. Halloween is a good time…

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Election Day 2012

A sign of autumn is election time. Ads are in full-force on the television. Yard signs and bumper stickers endorse various candidates. Mailboxes are flooded with political mailings. Emotions can run high in families and between friends. The whole process can be confusing for children. In discussing the upcoming election with your kids, take into…

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Spark Imagination & Conversation

Books spark the imagination of a child and can also ignite conversations dealing with issues of morals, values, and faith. Snuggle up with your children and a few good books. Becky’s Family Favorites for Fall   Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington, Tractor Mac at Harvest Time by Billy Steersh, Harvest Time by Mercer Mayer, Apple Picking Time by Michele B.…

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Acorn Shortbread Cookies

My dear friend Denise offered me a cookie at church last week. Not only was it delicious but cute as can be for this time of year. Acorn Shortbread Cookies, sweet shortbread dipped in chocolate and nuts or festive sprinkles. The cookies look like acorns with the caps still attached! This is a great recipe…

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Mini Pizzas

Pizza! Really, who doesn’t like pizza? Deep dish, thin crust, hand tossed. And all the choices for toppings! According to “Your Guide to Pizza” most kids list pizza as their favorite food when asked. Here are a few more bits of pizza trivia. PIZZAS • Pepperoni is American’s favorite topping, with over 36% of all…

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Harvest Time Fun for Families

Pumpkins, apples, football, leaves…all signs of AUTUMN. Plan a few adventures for your family this fall. Need a quick recipe for Apple Crisp? This is a favorite at my house. I hope your family enjoys it too! This and other vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson.

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The Best of Autumn

The air is crisp, downright chilly in the morning and evening. The moon is full and orange as it rises over the horizon. The days are gradually growing shorter and shorter. Autumn. There’s just something about this time of year, pulling out the crock pot, putting heavier blankets on the beds, and filling the wood…

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The Parent Teacher Team

Build a good relationship with your child’s teacher by getting acquainted, volunteering, and keeping the lines of communication open. You and the teacher are a team, working together to help your child succeed. View Lori’s blog post, Steps to Resolving Parent-Teacher Conflicts. This and other YouTube vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson

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