I remember way back when I was in second grade and my teacher used quiet critters in our classroom. I remember sitting there trying so hard to be quiet, just waiting for her to pass by and hoping she would gently place a quiet critter on my desk. It can be the smallest thing in […]
(edited June 2017) I did up this poster in 2015 when I was trying to find ways to cope with my child’s meltdowns. After working with my child for a few years, I have come to have a better und…
And we're back. Don't you hate it when you make an announcement to the world, and then you can't follow through because life gets in the way? Yup. It's been one of those weeks! My publisher sent me the printed pages of my craft book to edit, mark up, and send back... so I had to read through 192 pages of crafts and instructions to find any mistakes. But I am ridiculously relieved to say that that was the FINAL edit and I won't see those pages again until it goes to print this summer. Crazy and so exciting! I
A LeadChange "Best of Blogs" post, originally shared on KnowledgeBishop.com A woman and her small boy are walking down a cobblestone path in the sweltering summer sun. As they round the bend, they come upon three men on their knees, each with a brick in one hand and a trowel in the other. "Mama, what
Angel food cake has always been a favorite dessert of mine, so I decided to make a vegan angel food cake version! This cake is all you have dreamed about and even more. I prepare this on every occasion I get. Notes An angel food cake is challenging enough to prepare, however, a vegan one is an even larger challenge. To ensure that this version turns great for you, I suggest that you read the whole article. It’s best to spare 10 minutes extra than to waste every penny and second make something that fails. Is This Vegan Angel Food Cake Worth Your Time and Energy? If you are on the hunt for a plant-based alternative to this divine sweet cake, this recipe is totally worth it. Similar to its original counterpart it has: -A greatly fluffy texture and fine taste -Lower calories compared to the real thing -Lower fat-one 1g of fat/slice You also need only 20 minutes to prepare it, despite the several steps involved in making it. Ingredients for Making Vegan Angel Food Cake: This recipe requires only six ingredients and therefore it’s best to measure these with caution and do not use any replacements if possible. Follow the recipe to a T! Aquafaba: a liquid leftover from cooked chickpeas that is a great replacement for egg whites. If you whip it up, it will become the best vegan “meringue”. Cream of tartar: this an acid substance that helps set aquafaba when beaten. Ground sugar: beat the regular sugar granules in a food processor or blender until finely dissolved into fine powder. Vanilla extract: for extra aroma and flavor Chickpea flour: a typical vegan egg replacer that helps set the meringue. All-purpose flour: use just one cup and tbsp of all-purpose flour passed through a sifter. Pin Ingredients: -¾ cup aquafaba (the liquid leftover from a can of chickpeas) -1 tbsp vanilla extract -1 cup & 1 tbsp all-purpose flour -1 cup granulated sugar -1 tbsp chickpea flour 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar Instructions: Preheat your oven at 330F/165C. Beat the granulated sugar into fine sugar in a blender or food processor. Place ¾ cup of aquafaba liquid into a big mixing bowl with vanilla extract and cream of tartar. Whip for 6 minutes minimum with a hand mixer initially on low and then slowly at higher speed. Incorporate the powdered sugar gradually in several parts while beating up the meringue on high speed for a couple of minutes. Once you have beaten the aquafaba for 8 minutes at least, grab a tbsp of the chickpea flour and beat for an extra minute or so. In three increments, gradually sift the flour combo into the egg mix through a mesh strainer, while carefully folding in with a rubber spatula after every part. To prevent any shrinking and loss of cake volume, don’t add the flour mixture in one part. Add gradually in multiple increments. Place and spread the batter into an unprepared 9X10” cake tubular pan. Shake the pan on a flat surface to even out the bottom. Bake your vegan angel cake until you add a toothpick and it turns out clean, for approx. 45-50 minutes. Take off the oven and let cool (while it’s still in the pan) for 2-3 hours. Once it’s cooled down, pass a small knife around the edges to gently detach the cake from the pan. If you wish, sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Serve with fresh berries on top and a small part of vegan whipping cream. See Also: Vegan Jamaican Ginger Cake Conclusion Hope you liked my vegan angel food cake recipe and enjoyed the cake as much as I have and my family & friends. Please let me know in the comments how this cake turned out for you, I will be happy to answer it!
Shirley Temple and I go way back. All the way back to the good ship lollipop …. She was my all time favorite. I just loved watching her old movies on a Saturday morning with my dad (he, too, was a sucker for old movies). When we went out to an actual restaurant for […]
Back in the day when I was a kid, I felt like I lived on pepto bismol. I drank that stuff about once a week for a tummy ache. I'm not even sure that stuff did anything besides leave a funny aftertaste in my mouth. Anyone feelin' me here? Now that I'm all grown up with Google and Pinterest a tap away, I've got some way better tools in my medicine cabinet.
My family and I didn’t do a whole lot of traveling when I was a kid, other than mini car trips to visit my grandparents and other family members a…
Sensory bottles from the dollar store - made with infants in mind!
I posted a picture today on Instagram and received a lot of questions about it, so I thought I would do a quick blog post tonight! The original inspiration comes from A 2nd Grade Adventure. It was one of the first pins I had on Pinterest way back when I first opened an account! I […]
A guide to making a beautiful friendship bracelet.
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Practice writing cursive letters by tracing them on this free printable worksheet. Learn the cursive alphabet!
Back when I was a kid and I was first starting with hand stitching I did a lot of cross-stitch projects. Can you say, Precious Moments? I was all about the kits. :) But as I got older I kind of got out of the habit and just moved onto other things. Lately though I ... Read More about 21 Creative Cross Stitch Projects
Are you a mom with social anxiety like me? Chances are that you're having a hard time around your kids. Here are 5 ways you can manage it.
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Wish your children could experience the art of writing letters? They can. Here's how.
Way back when when my oldest was in preschool, I was reading Cindy Rollins’ blog, where she continually told us that Morning Time was the best thing
*Affiliate Links included* Life has been crazy busy for our family lately. Some of the commitments are choices we’ve made and some are out of our control – but one thing is for sure, the days are short and the to-do lists are long! A while back I noticed that I was slipping in my…
A guide to making a beautiful friendship bracelet.
I'm happy to have partnered with Enfamil to help bring awareness to a common problem most parents face. One of the problems I experienced with my infant was frequent spit-up or uncomplicated reflux (GER). No one tells you all of the problems that you may encounter when you bring your newborn home It was not something that I was prepared
Title: God’s Forgave David’s Sin Scripture: 2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm 51 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Opening Ask: Does anyone know what the word Bible Lesson Plans for Kids Lesson: God Forgave David's Sin (2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm 51)
All About Me Cube (and data collection papers) Many moons ago when I was teaching first grade (before children), we would make an All About Me cube in the first week of school. It was a great way to get to know the kids, for them to get to know one another and to get
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This little tip on how to quickly fill a hole in your wall is perfect for renters or people dorming. I remember quickly filling in holes at 3 in the morning wit…
"Your Baby Can Read" is a fantastic learning tool and one of the best early educational programs and activities. Your baby CAN learn to read at 2-3 years old or younger!
From the blogger: "You won’t believe how easy it is to make DIY Slap Bracelets. Remember slap bracelets from way back when? Everybody had one! I was so excited to share this with my daughter! She wears hers all the time. Now you can make your own (and get kids to help) with just a few supplies."
We’ve used Five in a Row from the beginning of our homeschooling journey. We started with Before Five in a Row when Elijah was 2 (almost 3). We’ve been through most of Volumes I-III and part of Volume IV. This is our fifth year with our FIAR based homeschooling co-op, and we are back …
I had used a goal tracking bulletin board for many years to keep track of our fluency goals. When I redid my room, I unfortunately didn’t have the space for it anymore. For the last couple of years I wasn’t able to keep track of our goals in a visible way. I noticed that my ... Read More about Fluency Tracker {Progress Monitoring Goal Setting}
When I decided to quit drinking over 3 years ago, it didn’t feel like a monumental decision. It was a time out. It was a ‘ back to the drawing board’ moment. A ‘I need 30 days off from this rollercoaster lifestyle I am living’ . A rollercoaster of running a business by day, before entertaining cli
Kids dress up play is so important. The value of pretend play time for children is seen in their increased vocabulary, creativity, and...
Looking for a saint activity to do with children? This free printable saints coloring book for August is a perfect Catholic coloring book for kids!
My favorite art project (#16 on our summer fun list), was making faux stained glass. When I worked at a daycare (way, way back in high school & college) we did these with the summer school-age kids. They loved them, so I decided to try them with my own kids. All you need is Gallery Glass window color. They come in lots of different colors & you can get them at Michael's. You also need liquid leading. You can find it next to the window color. Since I am not an artist, I let the kids find coloring pages on the Internet & I printed them off. If you are good at drawing, you can draw your own pictures with the liquid leading. You need to use something slick to draw the pictures on. I like to use gallon size ziplock bags (since they are cheap). All you have to do is outline your picture, making sure that you don't have any open sides, because you will fill in the spaces with the window color when the leading is dry. These are the kids' outlines. I did the outlines for them, but maybe someday I won't be so anal & let them do it themselves.....maybe... ;0) After the black was all dry, they filled in the color by themselves. (Lily did get a little help from me.) Each section can be a different color. It is pretty easy & doesn't use up that much of the bottle. (I realized when I posted these pictures that they are all using purple in each picture. I thought that was funny.) This is what they look like when they were done filling them in: Here is what they look like after they start to dry: When they are completely dry, you can peal them off of the ziplock bag: Then you can stick them up on a window! You can peal them off & put them back up again! A small note of precaution though. When I used to do this at the daycare, we left one up for a really, really long time & it was really, really hard to get off. So, if you don't want them up permanently, you may only leave them up for awhile. (not a several months...) This was a really fun project & the kids like looking at their "stained glass".
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