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Enjoy meals from around the world without ever leaving home by choosing one of these ideas for international slow cooker dinners. With enough ideas for almost a month you can explore different ethnic cuisines each night. We have an ongoing commitment as a family to explore different cultures. So, I like to make lots of…
Learn about the history, symbolism and popular traditions of Chinese New Year, including the symbolism of numbers and color, the focus on family ties, and the importance of food. The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, but the Chinese New Year celebrations are perhaps the most widely recognized. Traditions focus on family and…
Come and take a virtual tour of Chinese New Year for kids! Learn about the history and symbolism on this virtual field trip and be inspired with ways your family can celebrate the Lunar New Year– perfect for global education at home or for a homeschooling unit. Note for parents: Before you share with your children, listen to the podcast episode Celebrating Chinese New…
Bring a little bit of Disney home with this delicious knock off recipe for “The Grey Stuff” from Beauty and the Beast. It’s a delicious cookies and cream mousse served on a sugar cookie! It is a wonderful treat for Valentine’s Day and a super easy no bake dessert which kids can make. Ingredients You…
You’ll love the flavors of this Lime Teriyaki Oven Baked Salmon. It is an easy healthy weeknight dinner and one of our family’s favorite sheet pan dinners! With pineapple and baby bok choy it is a simple one dish dinner that leaves you more time to spend with the family. This is very much a…
Learn how to make red velvet cookies with cake mix with this easy recipe that kids can make on their own! A perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or just because, these cake mix cookies are a cinch to bake and a simple way to bake with kids. Cakes and cookies have many of the…
Learn what life is like as a Brazilian expat in the Netherlands, what the challenges of expat life can be like, and how moving abroad can be a time of great personal growth. Leaving your home to live elsewhere is always a challenge as I discussed with another Brazilian expat, Roberta D’Angelo Mellis. Fernanda and…
This easy homemade granola recipe for tropical granola is loaded with coconut, mango, mandarin oranges, and pineapple! It is delicious by itself for breakfast or you can add it to smoothie bowls or parfaits for an extra special treat! I love researching the origins of ingredients. Although macadamia nuts are usually associated with Hawai’i I…
Go with easy gifts for Valentine’s Day with these free gift tag printables. With two options, “You Make My Heart Pop” and pair with soda or popcorn or “You Spice Up My Life” and add hot sauce or a spice mix. It’s a great gift idea for men or kids. Okay, I will admit it freely,…
These Sweet Potato Honey Cornbread Muffins are delicious paired with your favorite soup or chili! With honey and a whole sweet potato mashed into the mix, these easy cornbread muffins are delightfully sweet and a sneaky way to add some veggies for kids. Kids love bread but are often very wary of all vegetables. Sneaking…
Learn about the rich cultural traditions for Christmas in Ukraine. Kateryna shares about what kinds of foods you will find at Sviata Vecheria (Christmas Eve) dinner, the beautiful tradition of Schedryi Vechir (Caroling), and some of the religious symbolism of their traditions. Ukraine has been separated from Russia for over 20 years but Kateryna expressed…
Come and learn about the symbolism of Ukrainian Christmas traditions on this virtual field trip for kids– perfect for a homeschool unit or as part of a fun global education at home. Ukraine has many wonderful holiday traditions centered around food, family, and religion. The gathering of family together to celebrate and visit is an integral part of the celebrations. Note…