Mommy’s Yummy Granola

by Jenny Irvine // March 28, 2011 // No Comments

So I decided to try my hand at some granola!!

Ingredients;

4 C. Rolled Oats

2 C. Flake like Cereal (I used Honey Bunches of Oats)

1/2 C Whey Protein

2 T Flax Seed

1/2 C. Walnuts Chopped

1/2C. Pecans Chopped

1/2 C. Peanut Butter

1/2 C. Maple Syrup

1/2C. Honey

2T. Coconut Oil

1/4 C. Vegetable Oil

1Tsp Cinnamon

Dash Salt

1) Preheat oven 325 degrees; line cookie sheet with parchment paper

2) Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl

3) Heat peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, vegetable oil, cinnamon until bubbly in sauce pan. Add to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Spread evenly on cookie sheet. Bake 20-30 minutes until golden brown!

4) Add chocolate chips, craisens, or raisens once cool

5) Enjoy!

Lion Lesson

by Jenny Irvine // March 28, 2011 // No Comments

“Wee” have been exploring weather patterns and what better time of year to do that? The month of March!! In like a “lion out like a lamb” boy…I can only hope the next couple days bring some “lamb like weather” it is darn chilly these days!

To go along with our “lion like weather” we made paper plate lions. Boo enjoyed squeezing the glue in her little cup and placing the tissue paper squares carefully around the outer edge of the plate.

While, Pumpkin started from the inner most part of the circle and worked her way to the edge. Pumpkin also was not a fan of using the yellow and the orange together…..she would have much preferred only using one color for the lions mane.

Some google eyes, a triangle shaped nose, a smile, and a “roarrrrr” these little lions were perfect for a quick and easy craft for my little guys!

We also took some time to learn about lions HERE

For a fun coloring page

Don’t forget to write a “letter to the lions” great writing assignment (wink, wink)

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Featuring My Little Boo!

by Jenny Irvine // March 25, 2011 // No Comments

I try very hard to “feature” one of the kids once in awhile and I’m sure it is past due for our little Boo!! She is our busy little bee, a lovable kid, with a comedian like personality. She is a tiny little peanut and full of spunk! She has been that way since birth. Undoubtedly that little personality she was born with will surely carry her onto many great things in her future.

Boo has been busy learning her ABC, counting, shapes, and colors! She has taken a real liking to coloring lately. Amazingly enough my busy little bee sits quite still for “school”. I love watching her learn!

“Wee” have also taken a liking to music. This girl will sing her heart out…it brings tears to my eyes everyday! So sweet and innocent!

For St. Patrick’s day our sensory bin was filled with green and white flower petals, tissue paper, shamrocks, and other small manipulative type toys. Both girls have enjoyed “making cole slaw” with this bin.

“Wee” have also been playing a lot with our “pom-pom magnets”

To make your own; you will need pom-poms in assorted colors, circle magnets, and hot glue! Voila!!

Simply hot glue the magnet on the bottom of the pom-pom and get ready for hours of enjoyment.

For fun Pom-pom printable sheets go HERE
Letters
Numbers
Mosaics

Place your printable on a metal cookie sheet and let your little one enjoy placing the colored pom pom magnets on the circles.

The weather was nice (WAS, being the key word here for a bit!) it has since gone back to the 30’s (brrrr…) during the great “warm up” we played bubbles, chalk, and went on MANY walks! There is nothing like when the weather breaks and getting outside with my kids. I love it!

Boo’s favorite place in is the kitchen. She is destine to be a chef! She loves to cook and eat!! During the winter months Wednesday is her favorite day when Door to Door Organics comes to our home. She ALWAYS helps unload the farm food. During the summer she loves when we pick up our CSA box to see what we got from the farm. This little girl would be one hard worker if we did in fact live on a farm. Sorry Boo, the raspberries behind the garage will have to do for now :)!!!

And lastly, most days you can catch this little wiggle worm dancing to most any beat! She is a country girl at heart…but “turn it up” and “I like it loud” are her two favorite phrases!! God love that girl…you bring a smile to mommy’s face everyday! Yes, even when you are having a fit….you are still darn cute “My Little Boo”!! Mommy Loves You!!