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Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls with Premix Flour (Bánh Cuốn)

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Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls or, Bánh Cuốn, are thin sheets of steamed rice batter, filled with ground pork, garlic, onions, and minced wood ear mushrooms. These rolls are served with julienned cucumbers, chopped lettuce, blanched bean sprouts, and thinly sliced Vietnamese sausage (Chả Lụa); topped with crispy fried shallots and served with Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce (Nước Mắm Chấm) on the side.Bánh Cuốn sold at restaurants are typically made with a steamer. The batter is spread thinly on a cloth that is set over a big pot of water, covered with a lid, then steamed. See video below on...

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Greenies Printable Coupon – High Value!

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Greenies Printable Coupon Print a RARE Greenies Printable Coupon High-Value coupon.  Print THIS COUPON for $5.00 off ONE (1) GREENIES Dental Treats for Dogs, 12oz or larger!  Greenies are made with natural ingredients that freshen your dog’s breath while cleaning their teeth and gums.  They are also easy on their digestive system.  My dog Max LOVES these, which is great because he doesn’t like me to brush his teeth. Their pill pockets are great for when your dogs need meds too.  But the part I love about Greenies the most is they are made in the USA! These aren’t just...

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Planning Nature Study for the Year

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There are many ways to go about planning a more formal schedule for nature study. Typically, families plan their nature study either by the month or by the school term (usually 4 terms per year). Either way is easy to do using the nature study planning pages available in the Member’s Library here on the Handbook of Nature Study. You can read how to use these printable planning pages by reading the entry in the archives: Planning Nature Study for the Year. Members also have access to the nature planner pages that I have created especially to go along with...

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Boost Alphabet Skills with Leroy the Letter Lynx!

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“Hi, I’m Leroy the Letter Lynx.           I’ll help you name letters quick as a wink! Alphabet letters are all around. My job is to teach you their names, shapes and sounds. I’ll teach you capital letters and lowercase too. I can’t wait to get started with you!” Leroy the Letter Lynx is one of our early childhood literacy animal helpers. Leroy helps students identify letters and sounds through the use of engaging, hands-on literacy centers. WHAT is letter naming? Instruction of letter naming and letter sounds are both essential skills for decoding and spelling. Letter names also provide a connection...

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Camp Mom July Activity Ideas for Bored Kids

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The long days of summer are here and you've got to keep the kids entertained, here are eight ideas to keep the kids busy and engaged.When was the last time you heard "I'm bored" in your house? While I do subscribe to the view that a little boredom never hurt anyone (and often can lead to creative play), I also know that this summer is extraordinary due to the COVID virus. Camps across the nation are closed and parents are having to play the part of camp counselor in addition to all the regular responsibilities of parenting. To help we...

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