by Corinne Ritz | May 2, 2023 | Creation Station, Easter, Family, Fun, Granny's Corner, Make It!, Party Time, Uncategorized
Scroll down to the bottom for printable instructions! We are from the Pacific Northwest. I think my older kids consider themselves to be Oregonians more than they do Coloradans. My oldest 3 feel that their childhoods were spent in the PNW rambling through forests,...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 5, 2022 | Christmas, Cindy, Family, Fun, Party Time
Dancing can make you smarter and happier. So if you have been looking for a reason to dance, here it is. There have been some pretty amazing studies come out in recent years about this. Here is a pretty comprehensive one from Harvard: Dancing and the Brain | Harvard...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 10, 2022 | Family, Fun, Heritage, Holidays, Meal Planning, Thanksgiving, Traditions, Uncategorized
Every year since I was little my mom has put together a Thanksgiving menu and sign up. All of us kids would help. I agree with my mom that it is NOT fun, nor does it feel like a holiday, to slave away in the kitchen by yourself for 2 days to prepare for a 20-minute...
by Cindy Alldredge | May 24, 2022 | 4th of July, Colleen Mott Approved, Family, Grilling, Heritage
This dish takes me straight back to childhood summertime. It was a staple at our house for any picnic or BBQ. IT IS JUST SO GOOD. Our family has lived in 9 different states in this great country and everywhere, everyone wants this recipe. Come springtime I start...
by Cindy Alldredge | Apr 19, 2022 | 4th of July, Christmas, Family, Granny's Corner, Holidays, Party Time, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
I am always keen for something fun to do with the kids in the kitchen. Making chocolates is so fun! It seems to only happen during the Christmas holidays, but this is wonderful to make at anytime! Decorate according to the time of year. These are surprisingly...
by Cindy Alldredge | Apr 5, 2022 | Creation Station, Easter, Family, Holidays, Uncategorized
When winter lingers and you are dreaming of Spring it’s time to take matters into your own hands. Planting seeds and watching them grow is restorative to the soul. It’s the promise of new life. And something every kid should experience. Here in Colorado...