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Here’s what you need: Eggshells Egg Carton Soil Seeds Instructions: Wash out the eggshells with warm soapy water. Poke a drainage hole at the bottom with a sewing needle. Place the eggshells in the egg carton. Fill eggshells with potting soil. Place seeds in eggshells, making sure they are covered with soil. Using a spray bottle, dampen the soil. Place ...

Now that it’s starting to warm up a little outside, you may want to incorporate some gardening into your homeschool and family life this spring and summer. It is a skill well worth learning and is one your child will carry with them for the rest of their life! The educational opportunities within the realm of gardening are wide and ...

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Medieval Apple Tart Recipe What would have Sir Francis Drake enjoyed for dessert?  Most likely something similar to this apple tart recipe.  Simple, but delicious, make this old-time recipe become a new favorite of your family’s! Ingredients 4 – 5 apples 6 figs, chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1 1/2 tsp.  powder douce 1/4 tsp. salt pinch saffron What is Powder Douce?  Many medieval recipes call ...

Supplies Needed: 1 quart-sized glass jar 1 square cheesecloth or sprout jar (to over lid) 1 rubber band (if using cheesecloth) 1 teaspoon 1-4 oz. of sprout seeds (alfalfa, green lentils, mung beans, black-eyed peas, radish) 1 roll paper tolls Instructions: Pour 2 teaspoons of sprout seeds into the jar and add enough water to cover the seeds. Cover the ...

INGREDIENTS: 4 quarts cold water 2-3 cups granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) 3 tablespoons root beer extract (see note) 1-2 pounds food-grade dry ice, broken into pieces (use the smaller amount if you want it to dissolve quickly and the greater amount if you want it to foam and bubble while serving) DIRECTIONS: In a large ...

Christmas time is here… Need a quick, fun, and easy craft for the kids? A gift idea for grandma? Look no further – a gorgeous 3D paper star craft to the rescue! Stars are a beautiful symbol of the Christmas season. The Bible tells the story of the famous star that guided the Magi to the infant Christ child. And ...

Cinnamon Ornament Recipe 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of salt 1/2 cup of cinnamon 3/4 cup of very warm water   Other Materials Cooking cutters Wax paper Acrylic paints Ribbon or string   Method Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Once combined knead the dough with clean, dry hands.  If the dough is a little sticky dust your ...

Materials Needed: Construction paper (red, green and gold) Ruler Pen or pencil Scissors Stapler/Glue/Tape Markers or crayons   Instructions: Mark and draw lines 1-2 inches apart on construction paper. Count down the number of days until Christmas (that’s how many links you will want to make). Cut the links. On each link, write one thing you are thankful for on ...