Stop and listen to the sound of the sun as it warmly caresses your face. Stop and listen to the clouds as they gently touch the blue yonder. Stop and listen to the trees as their branches yawn towards their slumber. Stop and listen to the wind as it flutes its sweet harmony. Stop and listen to your heart as it beats life…
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Wistful Wednesday
A November Masterpiece
Masterpiece: a work done with extraordinary skill; especially a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement. OR… The art work of your young children while skipping school on a Monday afternoon. Here is a very simple art project you can try with your little ones. Please remember that you can increase or decrease the level of difficulty depending on their…
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A gift for all occasions…..
Dear November, You have arrived. I would love to welcome you with open arms but your cold winds have bared my trees of their leaves and the flowers in my garden cannot endure your frosty nights. But alas, I say hello with a smile as I know your cold days will make me seek the refuge of our cozy home…
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Toad in the Hole…..
It’s Halloween morning and how about a toad in a hole for breakfast? Sounds appetizing doesn’t it? Don’t fret…..here is a twist on your classic bacon and egg breakfast. Ingredients: 8 slices of bread1 tbsp of butter or margarine4 eggs1 cup of grated cheddar cheese4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)(makes 4 servings) Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut a hole in the centre of…
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Halloween’d out!
In three more days, little ghosts, witches, princesses and pirates will be knocking at our door. We have seen mummies, bats, spiders and pumpkins galore and to be honest, I’m glad to see them go (sorry). But before I wrap up my Halloween decor, I wanted to give you a little treat! Enjoy! We made these out of oreo cookies, smarties…
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