Retha’s Minestrone Soup Recipe Makes 9 Servings This soup is scrumptious and extremely filling. I recommend using fresh garden veggies and herbs if possible. INGREDIENTS 4 cups vegetable stock 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 1 large potato, cubed 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 large head cabbage, finely […]
Have you been mulling over the idea of writing your story? I’m sharing these “Writing Tips” that cover three basic steps for an aspiring author from part of my writing journey: 1) Write down a laundry list for every reason you want to write a book. No matter how big or small the idea, write […]
I want to encourage moms and dads (i.e. also aunties, grandmas, older siblings, etc.) to continue reading together, even when the child is able to read on their own. Children are never too young/old to enjoy reading with you. When they are learning to read by themselves, you can still read stories to them that […]
Have you been thinking about writing your story? I’m sharing these “Writing Tips” that cover three basic steps for an aspiring author from part of my writing journey: 1) You can start a blog. Use it to talk about your own writing process by sharing your ideas, tips, and experiences. You can also publish your […]
October is Bullying Prevention Month and I have a question for you. Has there been a time when you’ve seen bullying and wanted to stop it but wasn’t sure what you could do? Lots of kids have felt that way, too. Catch this: if you see bullying happen, there are so many ways you can […]
Let’s Stop the Bullying! Learn how to recognize and take action against bullying behavior. Committee for Children Committee for Children is dedicated to promoting the safety, well-being, and success of children in school and in life. The goal of this page is to empower kids and the adults around them with information and resources to […]
IT’S FINALLY HERE! I’m so excited to finally see these characters starting to come to life!! And I wanted to give you a sneak peek. Looking at this pic what do you think? Is this rude, is it mean, or is it bullying? Author Trudy Ludwig shares how to distinguish the differences: “Rude is a […]
A delicious mouth-watering pot of Retha’s Turkey Chili can be prepared in under an hour. Then top this dish with cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips. INGREDIENTS: Recipe Makes 4 Servings 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Minced Garlic 1 pound ground […]
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We know there is so much going on in our nation and news as we view a lot of negative chatter and sad events. And although we have so much to be grateful for 365 days of the year—November is the month where the focus is on having gratitude (thanks and appreciation for every area […]