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NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY
Some people may refer to April 19th as National Oatmeal Cookie Day (which is celebrated on April 30th). The difference between the two is that Lacy Oatmeal cookies are wafer-thin and typically accompany a scoop of ice cream or sorbet. Oatmeal cookies are an excellent source of iron and fiber. I would like to let you know home bakers bake with a variety of oats including old fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, oat bran or oat flour. If you would like a healthier cookie, add finely chopped or ground fruits (such as raisins) or nuts and use a sugar substitute. If you want to treat the kids let them decorate your…
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AMERICAN COMPANIES DOING THEIR BEST FOR FAMILIES
AMERICAN COMPANIES DOING THEIR BEST FOR FAMILIES The Clarke Family Nathan Wallis. March 2020 – Several studies conducted over the last two decades all conclude the more time parents spend with their child in the formative years, the better. Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis says next to food, water and oxygen, quality time at home is the single most important thing for a baby, particularly in the first 12 months. “There’s nothing in the research that indicates more benefits than this. The more time a baby has with both parents in the early stages, the better the outcomes.” Mr. Wallis says in an ideal world, one parent would remain at home for…
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Social Sciences
It’s Thursday, and time for Social Sciences I would like to check out the Recommended Website: CareerShip, A History of Ireland in 100 Objects, and National Women’s History Museum Online Exhibits. CareerShipAge Range: 11-18 (Grades 6-12, with parental supervision) This website offers a free online career exploration tool for middle and high school students developed by a non-profit organization called Mapping Your Future. Students answer a questionnaire about their interests and find out what careers match them. When you get to the site, choose your “flight plan”: Visit the Featured Career – Find out more about a career that is highlighted at the website. Match My Career Interests – Fill out a questionnaire to help match…
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