by Cindy Alldredge | Apr 1, 2022 | Casserole, Family, Uncategorized
Polenta originated in Northern Italy where it was used in place of pasta. And it is just as delicious. If you haven’t tried it yet, this recipe will convert you. Polenta is basically a cornmeal mush, which I know does not sound very appetizing but it is really...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 22, 2022 | Creation Station, Family, Granny's Corner, Make It!
Here’s the deal. You can go and buy kinetic sand everywhere. And it’s great! BUT, this is different. The MAKING of it is WONDERFUL. Let the kids feel the sand. Now feel the corn starch, and how does that feel different? They LOVE the feel of mixing...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 16, 2022 | Family, Heritage
It’s really such a simple thing to do….but something so easy to neglect. Collecting and gathering photos of ancestors is such an important family project. **Find the family photos *Who has them? Do you know how often these end up at thrift...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 2, 2022 | Christmas, Cookies, Easter, Family, Food, Granny's Corner, Holidays, Make It!, Traditions
This is cookie-making and an art project all in one! Print off coloring pages from your computer. Make your cookie dough…..recipe BELOW. I like to cut out parchment paper squares and roll out dough on top…..you don’t have to worry about transferring...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 29, 2022 | Family, Heritage, Traditions, Uncategorized
How much do your children know about you? Their aunts and uncles? Their grandparents? And beyond? This knowledge (or lack of) may have more impact on their emotional well being than any other factor. Josef and Maria Schopf grew up in neighboring towns in Austria,...
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 18, 2021 | Christmas, Creation Station, Family, Uncategorized
This became a family tradition when Corinne one at school when we lived in Florida. She was in second grade and it has hung on our wall every year since. I was visiting another daughter in Vegas a couple of years ago and we gathered a couple bags full. We felt like we...
