kids advent readings / ideas

readings for kids here via this blog

snowflake/christmas crafts

snowflake cut-out how-to here

simple sequin (or button) popsicle stick snowflake

coffee filter snowflake here

snowflake watercolour how-to here

paint dipped pinecones

how to cut snowflakes guide here

jewellery

cathyterepocki.com

(photo taken at Spruce Collective)

kids craft ideas

balloon ping pong

pretzel log house (made around a milk carton)

handprint fall tree with cotton swabs

torn paper shape collage

wooden block prints

(put paint on folded paper towel then press the block into it)

sticker paint creation

(foam stickers & finger paint)

paper picture frame

tin can windsocks here

RAINSTICKS (how-to Here)

pom pom rainbow

(match the pom balls to the colour of the rainbow)

coffee filter suncatcher Here

fall tree craft

apple TP roll

coffee filter leaf suncatchers

amish friendship bread starter recipes

amish friendship bread starter recipe ideas // here //

r u g s

dis one / west elm

// play room //

5x8 / $94 / wool

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5x8 / $75 / microfiber

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5x7.5 / $105 / polypropylene

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5x8 / $140 / wool & cotton (above & below)

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5x8 $132 / polypropylene

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5x8 $120 / polypropylene

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5x8 / $147 / wool

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Crockpot Chana Masala

(serves 4-6)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, finely diced

salt

1 2-inch piece of ginger, minced

4 large garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoon garam masala

2 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 cup water

2 19oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 28oz can crushed tomatoes

5 ounces baby spinach, cleaned and roughly chopped (optional)

cooked brown rice or quinoa, to serve (optional)

yogurt, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime wedges, for serving (optional)

1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.

2. Add onion and a large pinch of salt and sauté for 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent and softened.

3. Add ginger, garlic, chili, and spices and sauté for 2 more minutes.

4. Add 1 cup of water to the pan to deglaze, using your spoon to scrape up any nice bits that may have stuck to the pan.

5. Transfer everything to the crockpot and add chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and a large pinch of salt.

6. Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6 hours. If using, add the spinach for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

7. Serve with brown rice or quinoa and top with yogurt, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.

recipe found here.