Yogurt Berry Smoothie

Fruits and veggies are essential, but a good imagination might be the most important component of a good smoothie. From mangoes and bananas to berries and spinach, almost any fruit or veggie can become an ingredient. One great thing about smoothies is they can actually disguise the tastes you don’t like. You may turn up your nose at a plate of spinach, but if you mix a few leaves into a fruit smoothie, you won’t even taste the good-for-you leafy greens. Yogurt and berry smoothies are a favorite at our house this summer. They taste so good that it’s hard to believe they’re nutritious. Try one for breakfast, with a meal, or as an afternoon snack. And don’t be afraid to be creative and mix in some ingredients of your choice.   Ingredient list 2/3...

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Lunch Time

What did you have for lunch today? In America, a lot of children eat peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches for their noon meal. In Europe, families may eat a big meal for lunch. Other children in very hot countries may just have some fruit, bread and cheese. Whatever you have, whether you’re in South Carolina or the South of France, always remember to say Grace and thank God for your food.

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Self Portrait

Have you ever drawn a picture of yourself? It’s a hard thing to do. The next time you look in a mirror, look at the shape of your eyes, your nose and your mouth. Do your eyes tilt up or down on the ends? Is your nose round or is it more long than wide? Are your lips thin or full? Is your hair curly, straight or somewhere in between?

There are some people who say that if you don’t look a certain way, then you’re not beautiful. But do you know what the Bible says about that? It says that you were created by God and that you are “wonderfully made.”

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Summer Butterflies

here are huge yellow and black Tiger Swallowtails, tiny pale blue Spring Azures and just about everything in between. When I see all those beautiful colors fluttering around that huge bush, I’m reminded of how amazing God is to have made so many beautiful creatures. How about you? How many different kinds of butterflies have you seen this summer?

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Happy Father’s Day

Who do you run to when you’re hurt? If you can, you probably run to your daddy or mother. We always run to the ones who love us when we’re in trouble. Be sure to give your dad a big hug and thank him for all that he’s done for you.

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Spinning Fiber into Yarn

The first time I saw an angora rabbit I fell in love. I had no idea that such a creature existed and the possibilities that came with it. Angora fiber can be combed or plucked off rabbits on a regular basis to be used for all kinds of fiber arts. Our rabbits are NEVER harmed in the harvesting of the fiber.  They are well cared for and quite spoiled. Angora can be felted and spun into yarn. It is considered a “luxury” fiber and is very warm and soft. It is 7 times warmer that wool and the second warmest fiber in the world (musk ox is first!) The fiber can be spun  on a drop spindle or a spinning wheel. Angora comes in many natural colors like black, grey, chocolate, and caramel, just to name a few. It can also be dyed very easily to get colors that...

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