Purple Kale Chips Kale chips are really easy to make, super delicious, and crunchy ( not to mention, really good for you!) Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 bunches of purple kale 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Pro tip: Oven temperatures vary, so watch your baked purple kale chips carefully. They will actually […]
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How do they say that in …
English miracle French miracle Spanish milagro Italian miracolo German wunder Arabic muejiza معجزة
Word of the week
Miracle 1. an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the power of God. 2. something (as an event or accomplishment) that is very outstanding, unusual, or wonderful. People often pray for miracles, especially when someone is sick or injured.
Current Events/ Hannukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Syrian army. It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just one day’s supply of oil kept the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight whole days! That is why Jewish people […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Makes 2 dozen cookies Try some healthy COOKIES for breakfast the next time you are in a hurry to get out the door! In addition to beta carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate — all of which strengthen your immune system. Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 […]
Book Review: Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By Jeff Gottesfeld Illustrated by Matt Tavares Twenty-One Steps is a beautifully written and beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book for all ages of readers. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Three interned soldiers, one each from World War I, World War II and the Korean War […]
How do they say that in …
English thanksgiving French action de grâces Spanish acción de gracias Italian ringraziamento German das Erntedankfest Chinese Gǎn’ēn 感恩
Word of the week
thanksgiving 1. capitalized : Thanksgiving Day 2. a prayer or an expression of gratitude
Current Events/Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, at the end of the harvest season, is a holiday to express thanks for our material and spiritual possessions. While the holiday’s origins can be traced to harvest festivals which have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times, the American holiday has beginnings […]
Book Review: ‘I Will Always Write Back’
I Will Always Write Back By Caitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, Liz Welch The book that I am reviewing is, “I Will Always Write Back” by Caitlin Alifrenka and Martin Ganda with Liz Welch. This is a true story about two middle school-aged children who start a life-long friendship by becoming pen pals. Martin is from […]