John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774 and is believed to have died on March 11, 1845 – so there are actually two dates each year that commemorate John Chapman.

While most people probably celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day in the Fall in conjunction with the Fall apple harvest, we like the idea of celebrating today instead, with delicious apples as a way to welcome Spring and the Spring planting season!

Here is a link for more information about Johnny Appleseed – share this link and information with your kids while you enjoy the yummy recipe below!

Apple Pizza

What You Will Need:

• 2 cans of regular sized Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits


• 4 finely chopped Granny Smith Apples


• 2 cups Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese, or your favorite cheese


• 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour


• 1 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar


• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon


• Small Mixing Bowl


• 10×13 Greased Baking Dish

What You Do:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


• Place biscuits into a lightly greased baking dish and flatten biscuits to form a dough.


• Spread a layer of chopped apples on top of the dough.


• Sprinkle cheese over the apples.


• Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the top of the apples and cheese.


• Bake apple pizza for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.


• Allow pizza to cool slightly, cut into pieces, and serve! (Thanks, Johnny!)

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• American Tall Tales by Jim Weiss – These uproarious American folk stories will have you laughing out loud and pondering. You’ll meet Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny Appleseed, whose gentle generosity make him a beloved legend; and Pecos Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits make him the greatest of all cowboys. There’s even one of Jim’s own tales, a tongue-twisting, hilarious tale of the Old West.

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Rock Candy Sticks – Rock candy is fun to make, and a great way to grow sugar crystals; a science experiment you can eat! You will need about 6 to 7 days to allow the crystals to grow, so get started now! Click this link for our recipe and complete instructions.

Old-Fashioned Taffy – Making taffy is a fun activity for an entire family, and it tastes so good! Wrap several pieces of taffy and add a gift tag that says “I’m stuck on you!”, or “You’re so sweet!” Click this link for our recipe and for fun ideas.

Valentine Game Scrolls – Instead of giving candy for Valentine’s Day, use sheets from our Best of Mad Libs book as Valentine Day cards and a gift! Just roll the puzzle page into a scroll, wrap a band of decorative paper around the scroll and secure with a ribbon. Tie a gift tag made of cardstock to the ribbon with a clever phrase such as “I’m Mad about you!”, “You have Mad skillz”, “I Lib for you” – you get the idea!

We have lots more great ideas for Valentine’s Day! Make sure to check our blog regularly – or click the By Email icon in the upper-right corner of this window to subscribe to our blog posts via email!

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• Heart Cookie Cutter Set – Sure, it’s a cookie cutter set, but click this link to see all the OTHER ideas we have for this set!

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When it’s too cold to go outside and play in the snow, gather your family and have fun with these cool indoor snow projects!

Fizzy Snowball Surprise – These snowballs aren’t for throwing – they FIZZ! This cool cocoction idea is fun for kids to make, and even more fun to watch fizz and reveal a hidden surprise! Click this link for complete instructions.

Snowball Soap Surprise – This snowball melts in the bathtub, not in the sun! Click this link for complete instructions and ideas.

Snow Muffins – Kids absolutely love to help whip up a tasty batch of muffins that use REAL snow as an ingredient! Talk about winter cooking fun! Click this link for our recipe.

Snowball Surprise Cookies – Celebrate SNOW with these delicious cookies hiding a surprise in the middle! The cookies are easy and fun for kids to make, and they taste great!

Marshmallow Snow Sculptures – If you don’t have snow to play with in your area, or if it is too cold to play outside, here is a fun indoor activity that tastes good, too! Click this link for a recipe, instructions, and creative ideas.

Frozen Face Treats – Here is a fun idea that lets kids express themselves with art that results in a tasty frozen treat! Click this link for complete instructions and ideas.

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Tonight’s the night for tricks and treats! Take a break from all the candy, and create these fun and tasty treats with your kids!

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream

What You Will Need:

• 1/2 gallon Vanilla Ice Cream, softened


• 1 can 100% Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)


• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed


• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger


• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon


• 1/4 teapsoon Nutmeg


• 1 tablespoon Orange Juice


• 1 Large Bowl


• 1 Medium Bowl


• Mixer

What You Do:

• Place ice cream in a large bowl and set aside.


• Mix canned pumpkin, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice with a mixer on low speed.


• Blend pumpkin mixture into ice cream, stirring well. Kids love to do this step – just give them a large spoon (and let them lick it when you’re done)!


• Cover mixture and freeze for several hours until firm.


• When you are ready to serve, let the ice cream soften slightly before scooping and serving. Enjoy!


• Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Variations:

• Serve your ice cream in a Pumpkin Glass! Click this link for a quick and simple way to convert a regular glass into a pumpkin!


• Serve your sweet pumpkin ice cream with a slice of pumpkin bread!


• If desired, sprinkle a small amount of nutmeg or colorful Halloween sprinkles over the ice cream before serving.


• TIP: If you use pumpkin pie filling (which usually already has spices added), make sure to adjust the spices in this recipe to taste.

Candy Corn Trifles

What You Will Need:

• Angel Food Cake (store-bought or homemade)


• Prepared Vanilla Pudding (plus milk needed to prepare)


• Orange Food Coloring (mix red and yellow food coloring if needed)


• Prepared Lemon Jell-O


• Clear Trifle Bowl

What You Do:

• Crumble the angel food cake into the bottom of a clear glass serving bowl. This forms the white layer found on a piece of candy corn.


• Layer prepared vanilla pudding, tinted orange with food coloring, on top of the cake layer. This forms the orange portion of a piece of candy corn.


• Top the orange pudding layer with a layer of prepared lemon gelatin. This forms the yellow layer of the candy corn.


• Serve and enjoy!

Variations:

• There are many ways you can easily vary this cute and delicious recipe. For example, use a yellow cake recipe to form the cake layer – this will be the yellow layer of candy corn. Top the cake layer with orange-tinted vanilla pudding – the orange layer. Then top the treat off with a layer of whipped cream – the white layer. Embellish with a piece of real candy corn!

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Make sure to serve your drinks in a unique decorated glass! Check out our Spirit Raising Pumpkin Glasses to find out how to make them!

Orange Hot Chocolate

What You Will Need:

• 12 ounces White Chocolate


• 8 cups Milk


• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract


• 2 drops Orange Food Coloring


• Whipped Cream and Chocolate Nonpareils for garnish, optional


• Medium-sized Glass Bowl


• Medium-sized Saucepan


• 10 Spirit Raising Pumpkin Glasses

What You Do:

• Coarsely chop the white chocolate and place it in a medium-sized glass bowl – set aside.


• In a medium-sized saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles begin to form at the edge of the surface (about 4 minutes).


• Pour milk over chocolate, and stir until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.


• Whisk in vanilla and food color, then continue to whisk until a light foam forms on the surface.


• Pour into 10 clear glass mugs and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate nonpareils.


• Serve immediately.

Orange Halloween Punch

What You Will Need:

• 1 can (46 ounces) Pineapple Juice, divided


• 1 package (3 ounces) Orange Gelatin


• 1 carton (64 ounces) Orange Juice


• 1 liter Ginger Ale, chilled


• 1 quart Orange Sherbet


• Large Saucepan


• Large Pitcher or similar container


• Clear Glass Punch Bowl


• Spirit Raising Pumpkin Glasses, 1 for each guest
  

What You Do:

• In a large saucepan, boil 1 cup of pineapple juice, then remove from heat.
  
• Stir gelatin into the hot pineapple juice until it is dissolved. Allow mixture to cool slightly, then transfer it to a large pitcher or container.


• Add orange juice and remaining pineapple juice, then chill the mixture.


• Just before serving, pour the mixture into a punch bowl and add ginger ale and mix well.


• Top punch with scoops of orange sherbet.


• Serve and enjoy!


• Makes about 20 servings.

Make sure to see all our Halloween posts for party ideas, crafts, projects, and activities!

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Disgustingly Delicious Cookbook – Where gross never tasted so good!

This cookbook is perfect for Halloween parties, birthday parties, or any time you want to surprise your kids!

There are 28 unique recipes in this cookbook, along with activities, party ideas, and more. The recipes are easy to make, taste great, and look completely disgusting!

Your friends will really dig the Litter Box treat and wiggle and squirm as they suck down an earthworm! Somebody left their dirty Q-tips lying around – serve them as a tasty snack! For a casual dessert, simply sweep the floor, plop the dust pan down on the table and serve… or maybe you should follow the Dust Bunnies recipe in this book!

Click Disgustingly Delicious for more information and to see and try the Monster Q-Tips recipe (just click the insert picture to enlarge)!

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Did you know that Washington is first in the nation for growing apples? Each year, 10 to 12 billion apples are harvested. The Red Delicious is the most popular variety, contributing to over half of the state’s production.

This recipe takes advantage of sweet and juicy, newly harvested apples! It’s an easy recipe that is fun to make, and one that kids really enjoy!

WASHINGTON Baked Apples

What You Will Need:

• 2 Red Delicious or Golden Delicious Apples


• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice


• 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam, Jelly, or Preserves


• 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour


• 3 tablespoons Butter, cold and diced


• 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar


• 1/2 cup uncooked Oats


• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon


• Pinch of Salt

What You Do:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


• Cut each apple in half along the middle of the apple.


• Use a melon baller to remove the apple core from both halves of the apple and to create a small rounded hole in the apple half.


• Rub lemon juice on the exposed apple flesh (this helps prevent the apple from turning brown).


• Place 1 tablespoon of jam into the hole of each apple half.


• To make a cripsy topping, mix flour, butter, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl.


• Press the topping mixture on the top of each apple, covering the jam.


• Place apple halves into a baking dish filled with about 1/4 inch of water and bake the apples until the top is golden brown and the apple is tender (about 35 minutes).


• Remove apples from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve!

Washington State Information – Click this link to learn more about Washington attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Washington Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is not included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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Did you know that Virginia is famous for its ham? Virginia ham gets its special flavor from peanuts that are fed to the hogs as well as from how the hams are prepared. The hams are first allowed to absorb salt (this is called “curing”), and then placed over fires of hickory or oak wood to absorb the woodsmoke flavor (this is called “smoking”). Finally, the hams are rubbed with pepper and hung to age for at least six months (this is called “aging”).

Kids love this recipe!

VIRGINIA Ham with Cherry Sauce

What You Will Need:

• 3/4 pound boneless, cooked Virginia Ham


• 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar


• 4 teaspoons Cornstarch


• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon


• 1 cup Apple Juice


• 1 tablespoon Vinegar (we use Apple Cider Vinegar)


• 1 16-ounce can pitted tart Red Cherries, packed in water, drained


• Medium Saucepan

What You Do:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


• Wrap the ham in foil, then place it in the oven to heat it up (about 30 minutes).


• When there are about 10 minutes before the ham is done, make the Cherry Sauce. In the saucepan, mix together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon – then stir in the apple juice and vinegar. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the sauce is thick and bubbly.


• Cook the sauce for 2 more minutes, then stir in the cherries.


• Cook sauce for another 4 minutes, or until the cherries are heated through.


• Remove the foil-wrapped ham from the oven and place it on a plate.


• Ladle Cherry Sauce over the ham and serve. Yum!

Virginia State Information – Click this link to learn more about Virginia attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Virginia Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is not included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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Did you know that in 2001, Green Jell-O was declared the “Official State Snack” of Utah? Utah farmers mostly raise livestock such as beef cattle, dairy cattle, and turkeys. Because of the dry climate, irrigation has to be used to grow wheat, potatoes, apples, and peaches.

Here is a quick and simple recipe for Utah’s official snack!

UTAH Green Jell-O

What You Will Need:

• 1 cup Water


• 1 6-ounce package Lime Gelatin


• 1/2 cup Sugar


• 2 tablespooons fresh Lemon Juice (optional)


• 1 cup Crushed Pineapple, un-drained


• 2 cups Whipping Cream


• Small Saucepan


• Medium Sized Bowl


• 9″ x 13″ Glass Pan

What You Do:

• Bring water to boil in a small saucepan.


• Put gelatin and sugar in a medium sized bowl, then add boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.


• Add lemon juice and stir in crushed pineapple.


• Refrigerate mixture until it is slightly syrupy.


• Remove mixture from refrigerator and fold whip cream into gelatin mixture.


• Transfer mixture to a 9″ x 13″ glass pan, then refrigerate several hours until firm.


• Serve and enjoy!

Utah State Information – Click this link to learn more about Utah attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Utah Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is not included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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Did you know that Texas is the top state in the US for raising beef cattle? The Texas state food is chili – a spicy stew with beef and tomatoes!

This recipe is for an easy Texas-style chili that isn’t too spicy for kids. You can change it to make it more spicy, if you’d like.

TEXAS Chili

What You Will Need:

• 2-1/2 pounds lean Chuck Beef, ground or cubed


• 1 pound lean Pork, ground


• 4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped


• 1 cup Onion, finely chopped


• 8 ounces Tomato Sauce


• 1 cup Water


• 1 can Dark Beer


• 3 tablespoons Chili Powder


• 2 tablespoons Instant Beef Bouillon (6 cubes)


• 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin


• 2 teaspoons Paprika


• 2 teaspoons Oregano Leaves


• 2 teaspoons Sugar


• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander


• 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa


• 1/2 teaspoon Hot Sauce


• 1 teaspoon Cornmeal


• 1 teaspoon Flour


• 1 teaspoon Warm Water


• Large Saucepan

What You Do:

• In a large saucepan, brown half of the beef and pork, then drain the fat.


• Remove meat from saucepan and set aside.


• Brown the remaining half of meat, then drain all but about 2 tablespoons of the fat.


• Add garlic and onion to the saucepan, and cook until tender.


• Add the first half of the meat back to the saucepan, then add tomato sauce, water, beer, chili powder, bouillon, cumin, paprika, oregano, sugar, coriander, cocoa, and hot sauce. Stir well.


• Bring the chili mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2 hours.


• In a small bowl, stir together the cornmeal and flour, then add the warm water and mix well.


• Stir the cornmeal mixture into the chili and cook for an additional 20 minutes, covered.


• Sprinkle chili with shredded cheese, if desired, and serve!

Texas State Information – Click this link to learn more about Texas attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Texas Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is not included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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