Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day

What is the National Moment of Remembrance? It is a time to say, “thanks!” It is an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have died or sacrificed in military service to the United […]

Memorial Day History

Memorial Day History

Want to know more about Memorial Day? Here’s a great YouTube clip that will explain a brief history on why we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May each year. Homeschoolers: sketch/color an illustration. Write at least five facts about Memorial Day. Theme: protecting others. Read the story called The Happy Prince and describe […]

Recipes for Mom

Recipes for Mom

How about sharing a new recipe with your Mom for Mother’s Day? We decided to try this old-fashioned and tasty sauerkraut recipe. It’s not going to taste overly vinegary, but with just a little pep to it. Here’s ours and we hope you like it!!! Ingredients: 3 ½ tablespoons Real Salt (Redmond ancient fine sea […]

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s independence. Let’s party! Eat at a Mexican taqueria today. Other important fun facts: It’s the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War The day, which falls on Wednesday, […]