There are two things that make me desperately wish I was a better photographer: My children, and… these muffins. I have yet to take a photo of these muffins that does them any justice, so I hope you try them at least once because this is one of my most treasured recipes. These muffins are tasty, fast, and relatively healthy. In Great-British-Baking-Show parlance they “check all the boxes.” And best of all? You only have to dirty one bowl to make them. 1 Bowl + 1 Fork + 15 Minutes = 12 Muffins To make these using one bowl, I begin by mixing flaxseed and water, then squish the mixture…
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Brainy or Breezy? Four Books to Enjoy this Summer
Summer is the best time to get in some reading, but the question remains–should I focus my reading around professional development, or let my mind wander off campus? Here are four books to satisfy either inclination: Fiction Gilead by Marilynne Robinson will make you feel bright and whole. It’s narrated by the elderly Reverend Ames. Initially, Ames decides to write down his “begats” for his young son, but he is increasingly distracted by current events. His godson Jack has returned to the town of Gilead and his unsettling presence leads the Reverend to reflect on the town’s history and its very personal consequences. Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is a…
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How to Keep Your Toddler Occupied While Staying At Home
Have you ever felt such longing for a public playground? Something about seeing the above play structure wrapped up in CAUTION tape makes me feel nostalgic for those halcyon days when we could simply…walk to the park! Fortunately there are plenty of things to do while practicing social distancing, here are some of our favorites: Sink or Float? Rice Play Sink or Float? This one is simple: Fill a container full of water, gather up water-resistant toys, let your toddler throw the toys in the water and determine whether they sink or float. This quickly turns into water play (the sink/float aspect is less interesting than splashing), but that’s okay.…
