Edible bird’s nests imitate nature

#Middlebury #Easter Make simple no-bake bird’s nest treats with your kids to celebrate spring. Drop peanut M&Ms or natural-looking candy eggs in each one. Or for Easter, substitute ... Continue Reading →

Fruit-juice gelatin is simple to make

#Middlebury #Gelatin When a snack attack hits, or you crave a sweet dessert after a meal, what do you reach for? Crunchy cookies, creamy pudding, silky chocolate pie? I’ve been ... Continue Reading →

Print shamrock shapes for St. Patrick’s Day

#Middlebury #StPatrick’sDay Fill your house with the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17. These creative and fun-to-do family activities will keep ... Continue Reading →

Make peanut brittle in your microwave

#Middlebury #PeanutBrittle Classic recipes sometimes scare me off. Too many steps, too many risks for failure and too many pans to clean. No wonder I was thrilled years ago when my ... Continue Reading →

Slow cooker granola tastes great

#Middlebury #Granola We’re a granola-eating family. When the tall jar in our pantry reads almost empty, it’s time to stir up and bake a new batch. It’s never a chore, ... Continue Reading →

Turn old crayons into Valentine art

#Middlebury #Valentine If broken and worn-down crayons are showing up in drawers, backpacks, art-supply tubs and even the car, don’t throw them out! Instead, collect them all ... Continue Reading →

Beat the winter blahs

#Middlebury Except for stray pine needles hiding between sofa cushions and underneath area rugs, our holiday decor with all its warm scents, glitter and glow is out of mind, now stored ... Continue Reading →

Sunny-side up snowflakes make fun breakfast

#Middlebury Put “Snowflakes Sunny-Side Up” on your breakfast menu and the nutritious surprise will brighten even the darkest of wintry mornings. Made with colorful slices of sweet ... Continue Reading →

Transform photo cards into game for toddlers

#Middlebury Turn holiday photo cards into a matching game for toddlers and preschoolers. They’ll enjoy playtime trying to pair up the faces and settings in your colorful pictures ... Continue Reading →

Build a strong family

#Middlebury #Family Building a strong family is like building a house: We do it brick by brick, one day at a time. Here are some “bricks” that I try to focus on annually in January. ... Continue Reading →