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6 Of Our Favorite Sensory Items

July 21, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

I thought I would share some of the items we love around our house! Some were bought for our son, but we ended up finding them helpful for us too.

  1. An aromatherapy portable fan !

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Bringing Back Some Fun, Books, Games & Favorite Things

August 7, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

During the last few months, I found some pleasure in cooking ( recipes will come back soon, I never wrote anything down – so I cannot share) . I also read some great books  and played some games and got some new gadgets! Feel free to browse and gather some ideas. I wish I would have shared sooner, but I just wasn’t gathering my thoughts all together.

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Makin’ It With Marky- Blueberry Bread

April 1, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

Ingredients :

2 1/4 cups  all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup  unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed  brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream- we used low fat
1 teaspoons vanilla extract

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April – Book Of The Month For Kids

March 27, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

Books

First featured as a song on the widely popular Sesame Street, the beloved educational children’s television show, We All Sing with the Same Voice is a joyous read-aloud that embraces the notion that no matter where children live or what they look like, they’re all the same where it counts—at heart!

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Makin It With Marky!

March 22, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

We are going to be doing some cookin’ at home .. it will count as science, math and home skills .

First up we have my favorite Banana Bread

Enjoy. My assistant is the best helper!

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March Book Suggestions Of The Month For Kids

February 29, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

Books

Here are 2 great books focusing on inclusivity, acceptance and kindness.  I think they both will help so many!

 

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

 

 

 

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March Things I am Lovin’

February 28, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian


The book I am reading right now, is one that I am completely  drawn into, I do not want to put it down. It is not only so beautifully written but the story is teaching me so much about a topic I do not know much about. The Arab culture and the struggles of love, education and courage. I am not done with it yet, but I am certain you will also love it.

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Cookin’ With Carissa -Chicken Francese

February 20, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

cookinChicken Francese

I made this for my oldest’s birthday, her choice. It is a one pan dish and easy to make! We served it on a bed of fettucine, but you can easily use rice, noodles or even veggies.

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Cookin’ With Carissa – Chocolate Decadence Cake

February 7, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

cookinI have made this 4 times since the last week of December!  It has been LOVED by all that have had it and it is FLOUR free!

I do not consider myself a baker, and am happy to share this is EASY!

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February Kids Book Of The Month Suggestions

February 6, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

It’s OK To Be A Unicorn.

An inspiring picture book, Jason Tharp’s It’s Okay To Be A Unicorn features a unicorn pretending to be a horse―until he learns to embrace his true self.

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About Carissa

Carissa Garabedian is the publisher of Know Different and mother to a special needs child in Richmond, Virginia. Carissa also publishes the award-winning Macaroni Kid of Richmond.



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