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Kids in the Kitchen

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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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]