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Homemade Ice Cream Using the Still Freeze Method

Did you know you can make ice cream at home without an ice cream maker? In fact, sitting in my freezer right now is a delicious tropical concoction waiting for willing gourmands! If you’re not familiar with the still freeze method of making ice cream–you should try it. Ice cream is fun to make with kids. However, I do have to warn you that obviously the results are not immediate. Ice cream using the still freeze method takes at least two days to finish freezing. But I don’t think there’s anything better than real ice cream. The other thing I … Continue reading →

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

These are seriously some of the best chocolate cupcakes I’ve ever had. I suspect that the additional zucchini makes them extra moist. Maybe it’s the peanut butter frosting which is also a mighty tasty combination. They are incredibly rich though such that they practically require a glass of milk in order to go down smoothly. In any case, these are cupcakes to impress guests with. I found the recipe in the (gasp) garbage at my mother in law’s house. Apparently someone had pulled it out of a Better Homes and Gardens magazine and was through with it. Let me assure … Continue reading →

Cakes and Cookies, Oh My!

This cake is very popular at birthday parties. It is bright and festive and the taste is beyond words. I love the orange flavor but I don’t like it too strong. This cake gives you a little bit of both. This cake is rich in flavor so it’s not one to serve everyday, but it is nice to bake for special occasions. What you will need: 1 box of orange cake mix 1 box of orange gelatin 1/3 cup of Crisco oil 1 and 1/4 cup of water 3 eggs 2 Tablespoons of orange extract For the icing, you will … Continue reading →

Party Crafts: Make Your Own Cat Favor

As we head into the holiday season both at home and at school, it’s time for putting our collective heads together to come up with crafts and the like that can be done at school or at home. If you’re like me, you enjoy doing things with your kids – even when you aren’t art oriented. The following idea is good for making a party favor or a bookmark or just a decoration, it really is only limited by the imagination. So whether you are looking for some fun to be had with your little one at home or you … Continue reading →

Celebrate Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day is July 24th. Whether or not you had any ancestors who crossed the plains in search of religious freedom, better farmland, or even gold, this month is a great time to remember the many men, women, and children, who made the long trek across the plains to settle the west. So take some time this month to celebrate the pioneers. Share Pioneer Stories Pioneer stories are a great way to share the pioneering spirit with your children. Many stories are faith promoting; others express the dangers of pioneer life, while some are humorous. If you had ancestors who … Continue reading →