Original Toll House Cookie

Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

By Amanda Roland | May 16, 2022 | Blog
There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can make Mrs. Wakefield's Original Toll House Cookie Recipe with ingredients you already have! MRS. WAKEFIELD’S

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Hanukkah History and Traditions

By Chris Wilson | December 1, 2021 | Holidays
The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of

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DIY Menorahs

Handmade Hanukkah: DIY Menorahs!

By Colleen McTiernan | November 26, 2021 | DIY
Hanukkah is from Sunday, November 28th - Monday, December 6th, 2021. Get prepared for the holiday with these fun family crafts! Get crafty this holiday season with DIY menorahs! Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly version or something more understated, these menorahs are sure to please this Hanukkah!   Wood Block Menorah Supplies Ten 2-inch wood

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Seafood Dishes

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2021 | Forks & Spoons
Seafood is a superfood! It is packed with nutrients and healthy fats, like the omega-3 you can find in salmon, that keep you full all day long, and it is a great source of energy for your little rascals. However, sometimes it seems impossible to serve seafood to your children without them turning up their

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Parents vs. Grandparents: When Parenting Practices Collide

By Kelly Goede | August 2, 2021 | Home Life , Life
You’ve done it. You’ve become an adult, had kids of your own and are now attempting to parent them. Undoubtedly you’ve cherry picked parenting methods from a variety of sources and are now settled on how you will navigate your babes from infancy through college. All is well until you find yourself at odds with

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Homeschooler Struggles

What to Do When Your Homeschooler Struggles With a Subject

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | August 2, 2021 | Homeschool
I vividly remember my junior year of high school. I was taking physics. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t seem to get it. I studied. I met with my teacher. I did everything right, but I still struggled with that class. I know I’m not alone. You probably have a subject like

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Child's Constipation

Smooth Sailing: Treating Your Child’s Constipation

By Tracy Wright | July 18, 2021 | Health
Constipation is a common health condition, and children are not immune. According to the BMJ journal, it is one of the top 10 common problems that pediatricians see in their office, and up to 8 percent of American children are chronically constipated. We have some tips to help with your child's constipation. Common signs of

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