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Current Events/ Israeli Palestinian conflict

This month the worst violence in years erupted between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Currently a cease-fire is in effect which has temporarily stopped the violence. According to news reports, the violence – which included bombing – happened because Israeli police officers entered a Muslim mosque and cut the cables to the loudspeakers which were […]

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Book Review

The Sound of Stars By Alechia Dow The Ilori invade Earth, killing one third of the population in this debut novel by Alechia Dow. We meet Ellie Baker, one of the survivors who keeps a secret library, an offense punishable by execution as the Ilori have made music, art and books illegal to have or […]

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Kids in the kitchen

Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. Limit the child to tasks that are safe and age-appropriate. Most kids 8 and up can make this independently Teriyaki Meatballs Serve with steamed brown rice and broccoli for a complete meal! Ingredients Serves 4 •  1 pound Ground Turkey for meatballs •  ¼ cup Panko Bread […]

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The House at 1,343 Halloween Avenue

Chapter #1 It was a normal day on Halloween Avenue. The birds were chirping, the old ladies were gardening, the kids were playing, and a young family was moving into 1,343 Halloween Avenue. There were five kids. One 11-year-old (almost 12), 2 8-year-olds (almost 9) and 2 5-year-olds. 1,343 Halloween Avenue had 7 floors with […]

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Current Events/ Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States.  The holiday honors troops who have died in past wars like World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and all those who have died in the Middle East. The national holiday got started on May 30, 1868. Union general John […]

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Kids’ Kitchen

Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. Limit the child to tasks that are safe and age-appropriate. Most kids 8 and up can make this independently. Banana Raspberry Breakfast Tacos This clever hand held breakfast turns fluffy whole wheat pancakes into tacos! Ingredients for 4 servings ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup whole wheat […]

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Book Review

Daughter of Smoke & Bone  By Laini Taylor Daughter of Smoke and Bone is one of my favorite novels ever written by one of the authors that I have read everything by. It is a young adult fantasy novel set in Prague. The main character is a young artist named Karou who knows nothing about […]