Amish cinnamon rolls are made with powdered milk and mashed potatoes for a soft texture and frosted with caramel frosting.

Dreaming of visiting one of those beautiful small towns in Europe filled with old-world charm, delicious food, and incredible scenic beauty? Here are 15 of the most magical fairytale small towns that you need to visit!

Help students reminisce about the past school year and look forward to summer break with this fun End of the Year Bingo game.

So, did you survive Halloween? I personally really enjoyed the fact that it was on a Friday this year. 🙂 Now that Halloween is over, I’ve started thinking ahead to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holidays in general. It’s always such an exciting time of year for the kiddos! Unfortunately, I think it’s all too easy […]

This is a guide to making DIY Swedish advent stars. Learn how to make a fun and festive craft using old books, by following this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

A fun list of non-holiday songs for jingle bells.

The photo, which has never before been seen, has been kept hidden in a bureau for seven decades by Joanna Chorley, of Buckinghamshire.

I’ve been using Charmaine Solomon Sri Lankan Christmas cake recipe for at least 25 years.

Buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and a simple layer of chocolate!

These Christmas Holiday Minute to Win It Games are guaranteed to be a hit at your holiday party. Be prepared for lots of laughs.

We saw a hilarious video from Gridley FFA where several of their finest chapter members played Mallow drop. Two students sit on the floor, leaned back, with noses pointed to the ceiling, and an ice cream cone in their mouth. Their partner standing on a table nearby has to drop as many mini marshmallows as possible in t

Christmas Singing Time Idea for Children

The unsung heroes of the holiday movie season.

Disclosure: Any post may contain links to my shop or affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission from any purchase you make. All opinions about products I use are my own. Read the full disclosure and Privacy Policy HERE. Last month I started a Tween & Parent Book Club. This is our second […]

Newfoundland Date Squares or Date Crumbles is a recipe every local family knows and loves. The secret is having the right proportion of butter in the crumble and this recipe gets it just right.

Looking for a sweet way to celebrate German culture with your gang? Bake up a batch of our Cherry Kuchen Bars! These German-inspired dessert bars will have everyone going back for more, and wondering what other German treats you'll cook up for them next time!

These Old Fashioned Mennonite Cinnamon rolls are fluffy, delicious, and the best you'll ever have! Here's a tried and true recipe you'll love.

Kiffles (kiflis) are traditional Hungarian cream cheese pastry cookies with assorted fruit and nut fillings like apricot, almond, and poppy.

A letter to yesterday's Indianapolis Star had an interesting response to the annual "keep Christ in Christmas" hubbub. What if Christians kept just

German Easter food often features a blend of sweet and savory flavors that cater to different tastes. From satisfying main courses to delightful desserts, German cuisine offers a rich and diverse assortment of recipes that have been passed down through generations.

After 20 years in Carmel, I am still enchanted by the architecture. Hugh Comstock, inspired by the Fairytale Illustrations of Arthur Rackham, is credited with starting the Fairytale Cottage style i…

35 Fun Winter Date Ideas You Can Do On a Budget, Find Over 100 Fun and Creative Dating ideas for Teens to Married Couples, Keep the love alive by spending time together. Grab your Free Printable full of Cute Date Ideas

Kennebunkport in southern Maine has been a popular seaside destination for a long time. The sandy beaches are a major draw in the summer, but this town is seawo

Students absolutely love this activity!! It can be used as a: · Brain break · Fast finisher · Part of a rotation · Reward It will be such a treat to see what your students come up with each week. This is a quick and easy activity to put together. Included are 32 different this is not a PLUS the option to have it with a sentence starter. These include this is not a: heart sad face pineapple rainbow tree donut jellyfish balloon crown arrow hand letter A snake sun robot flower door boat car butterfly umbrella envelope burger eye bunny button flag egg surfboard cupcake Christmas tree candy cane

Forget spring, summer or fall, here's why I absolutely love Copenhagen in winter - it's Denmark's capital of cool!

5 easy 'minute to win it' games for kids

This traditional German beef rouladen recipe served with potato dumplings and red cabbage is my most cherished German food from my childhood and still our very favorite.

I recently had a chance to explore the Christmas markets of the Stuttgart region . The markets were amazing, but there are so many more things to do in Stuttgart, that I think it would be a fun travel destination at any time of year. These are my recommendations for the best things to do in Stuttga

One of our favorite ways to increase student engagement during the craziness of the holidays is with STEM. To make it easy for teachers to implement STEM during this busy time in the classroom, we have compiled a list of 12 Days of Christmas STEM activities . Our Day 12 activity is a snowball fig

The house is perfect when everything is set up in the right place. The interior design matters the most for spending years with peace and comfort. Getting

Teaching Children the Difference Between Wants and Needs doesn't have to be complicated...try out this simple method with materials in your mailbox.

I have created a list of 15 questions to help you reflect on this past year. You can use these questions for personal reflection. I like to write down my answers, so I can look back at them for years to come! These questions can also be a fun game to play at your New Year’s…Continue reading New Year: 15 Questions Year End Review

Fall is finally here! It is by far my favorite season, so I complied a list of 101 things to do in the fall. Bonus, many of them are free!

Crispy and buttery puff pastry cannoncini filled with velvety and rich custard cream

These 15 end of the year activities are sure to kick off summer break in style. The roundup of our favorite games, gifts and activities.

Today is the Winter Solstice, and I'm sharing some 8 winter solstice traditions to help you celebrate this time of year.

A classic recipe for Baklava, the traditional Greek pastry made with ground walnuts and layers of phyllo dough, drizzled with a spiced honey syrup.

UPDATE DECEMBER 2021 - Simplified Version: I've spent quite a bit of time in K-5 world the last several years. This year I introduced this game to my Elem math Ed students. They loved it. Since they are not yet regularly working with students they played it with their familiesand a few turned it into

7 Low-Prep Minute to Win It games for the middle school classroom! Perfect for the end of the year!

This wonderful Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial is non-alcoholic, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion. Readers young and old will love it.