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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

April – Book Of The Month For Kids

March 27, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

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!

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!

March Book Suggestions Of The Month For Kids

February 29, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

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

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.

Read more on March Things I am Lovin’…

Cookin’ With Carissa -Chicken Francese

February 20, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

Chicken 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.

Cookin’ With Carissa – Chocolate Decadence Cake

February 7, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

I 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!

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.

February App Of The Month- Coding For Kids & Brainbop Movie

January 23, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

Best Beginner Coding App for Kids

Lightbot: Code Hour introduces kids of all ages to the basic concepts of coding and the logic that computer programmers use to write code — all without having to actually code! Instead, the app has kids get Lightbot through different pathways by using functions commonly found in code.

Things I’m Lovin’ – Some Affordable Ideas For Valentine’s Day! February 2020

January 22, 2020 By Carissa Garabedian

Guys, every so often a gadget comes my way that makes me giddy! I have one this month – it is my new fave! You know I am working on my reading goal this year and I tend to do more of my reading in bed, at night. I do not always read on my Kindle and I don’t like to have a light on when my hubby is sleeping, so.. now I have this.. a book light that wraps around my neck, is super light and works so well! I LOVE IT!