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The Origins of Grandparent’s Day

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Sunday, September 12th, 2010 is Grandparent’s Day.  It’s a time to celebrate family and honor those grandparents who play such an important role in our children’s lives.
In 1970, Grandparent’s Day was founded by Marian McQuade who thought of the idea as not only a way to honor grandparents but to also bring attention to the [...]

Back To School Organization

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Get organized for back to school with these great tips!

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PB & J Pizza for One

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Try this great after school snack!
1 English muffin, toasted
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
2 tablespoons of jelly
1 banana, sliced
Sweetened flaked coconut
Chocolate syrup
Spread peanut butter on the English muffin.  Spread jelly on the peanut butter.  Top with bananas.  Sprinkle with cocount.  Drizzle with chocolate syrup.  Enjoy!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

At this time of year in Santa Claus, Indiana, we are all about football!  While cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, we are also rooting for our local favorite, the Heritage Hills Patriots!  Patriot football is a serious business and the coaches begin grooming future Patriots starting in the 5th grade.  Now that I have a [...]

Bling My Bus!

Friday, August 20th, 2010

A whole new twist on riding the bus to school!

It’s Back to School Time!

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Summer vacation is coming to a close and now it’s time for the kids to go back to school.  Getting back into the swing of things can be somewhat difficult especially after a few months of sleeping in, late nights, and goofing around.  With the first day of school looming, children may often begin to [...]

Christmas is almost here!

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Kyleigh P. of McDonough, Georgia is already wondering if her special Elf will be here this Christmas!

Having a Great Summer!

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Elisabeth G. of Norwich, Connecticut wanted Santa to know that she is having a great summer and is already planning to leave some treats for him and the reindeer this Christmas Eve!

One Small Step for Man…

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Tomorrow is the 41st anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.  Neil Armstrong’s legendary words when he first stepped out onto the dramatic landscape will be forever embedded in our minds…

Yummy Creek Fries

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

A local favorite here in Spencer County, Indiana!
CREEK FRIES
11 sm. potatoes, unpeeled
2 med. onions, sliced
9 slices bacon
In a 9 x 13 inch pan, layer 3 slices of bacon on bottom. Thinly slice unpeeled potatoes and lay over bacon. Lay sliced onions on potatoes. Salt and pepper as desired. Repeat layers 2 more times. Cover with [...]