STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree -- part 3

... Every day, after work, the little ant would walk up to the tree, enjoy its shade and sometimes the leaves it dropped. Every day, the tree was happy to help. One day, when the little ant finished her work and walked up to her tree, she found it crying. "What´s the matter my dear friend? ", asked the ant. "Oh, do you see that man over there? He´s going to cut me down to make some firewood," the tree sobbed. The little ant turned around and saw a mean faced man walking towards them with a huge ax. The little ant walked desperately in circles. Why was this happening? Men weren´t allowed to cut trees in this part of the forest. What could she do? What could she do?

(More tomorrow)

DAILY RECIPE: Beef and Noodles

1 lb. cubed beef
1 can onion soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 bag frozen peas
Cooked noodles

Mix both soups. Add cubed beef and place in a casserole dish, covered. Bake at 225°F for about 4 hours. Add peas for the last half hour of baking. Serve over noodles.

TIP OF THE DAY

Plant a seed with your child. Start by placing a seed in damp cotton. When you see the root, transfer to a small flowerpot with dirt. Water every day and watch your child´s amazement as it grows.

DAILY RECIPE: Lemon Meringue Pie

1 prepared pie crust
1 can condensed milk
4 eggs (separate yolks from whites)
1/4 cup lemon juice

Blend condensed milk, yolks and lemon juice. Pour into crust. Beat egg whites with a pinch of sugar and a few drops of lemon juice, until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie and place in oven until lightly browned.

STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree -- Part 2

... The little ant went back to her pile and continued her work. The next day, when she was tired from all her hard work, she went back to sit under her tree. She rested under its shade and sighed happily. Suddenly, a little green leaf fell from one of the branches and landed next to the little ant. The ant grabbed it and nibbled on it a bit. It was the most delicious little green leaf she had ever tasted. The ant could not help but say, "Oh, big tree, thank you for this delicious leaf. It has filled my stomach so well." The big tree shook its branches and said, "I´m glad I could help."

(More tomorrow)

TIP OF THE DAY

Start buying school supplies, little by little, a few weeks before school actually starts. You´ll avoid crowds, out of stock supplies, plus it will be easier on your wallet!

STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree -- Part 1

Once upon a time, there was a tiny little red ant. She worked hard, as all ants do, and carried food down to her pile. When her work was done, she loved to sit under a giant tree and enjoy its shade. One day, as she was resting her tired little feet the tree spoke to her: "Little ant, why do you always come to my tree and sit under my big branches?" The ant looked up and replied: "Oh, big tree, I simply want to rest my tired little feet at your shade." The tree shook its branches and said, "I´m glad I can help."

(more tomorrow)

Daily Recipe: Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham book by Dr. Seuss

5 eggs

1 cup chopped ham

vegetable oil or margarine

green food coloring

Read the book to your child. Break eggs placing them in a bowl. Beat well. Add green food coloring ( a few drops will do the trick ). Dab a hot skillet with oil or margarine so eggs will not stick. Add ham, then eggs and beat well until set. Serve and re-read the book. Enjoy!!!

TIP OF THE DAY

Play classic movies for your children on your DVD. With new movies constantly being released we sometimes forget about classics like Pinochio, Snow White or The Wizard of Oz. You´ll find you can enjoy them together all over again!

ARTICLE: Always re-ask your child´s questions

Children are full of questions. This is their way of exploring the world. However, always be careful of what you´re about to answer, you may be giving away too much information. When your child asks something, make sure you are answering what he is asking and not something else. To do this simply re-ask the question, encouraging him or her to give you more information. Famous example: "Mom, how are children born?" to which you would reply: "How are children born, how?" And your child could reply: "Yes, with clothes or without?" A simple answer! We can only wish all answers were that simple, but at least some questions are sure to be made easier if you are clear on what your child is inquiring. Good luck!