Monthly Archives: October 2008

Dolls for Sale

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Gail

I had so much fun making clothespin dolls with the moms and kids at camp that I started making them myself. Everytime I walk past my new dolls they make me smile.  Now I have more than I can “play” with … Continue reading →

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Life Sized Scare Crow and Cracker/Cookies

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Gail

From st scarecrow It was chilly and damp this morning so we started class inside and sang some songs, made a scarecrow and decorated some “cookies” . We spread lightly sweetened cream cheese, colored orange, on Carr’s whole wheat crackers … Continue reading →

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Brussle Sprouts and Beets

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Gail

Last week I mentioned we tried out some Brussle sprouts with mixed reviews. Well, this week it was beets!  I cooked the beets then sliced them and used tiny cookie cutters to make beet teddy bears and cats!Somewhat unlikely food … Continue reading →

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Scarecrows and Pomegranates

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Gail

    From st scrarecrow brussle sprouts Another beautiful fall day.  I know we need rain, I know the weather will change but for right now, today, it’s perfect!  It’s warm, the leaves are changing and it smells good!  I … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek…Andy Gump and Two Little Dolls

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Gail

From andy gump These two little clothespin dolls were left unfinished at camp so I decided to have some fun myself.  I added some hair and clothes and little eucalyptus caps.  I put the two little dolls next to Andy Gump … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat!! “Cooking Spiders!!”

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Gail

 Try this simple “recipe” for a fun Halloween project/treat. This was a fun project, not really cooking but food related.  We did this sometime over the summer.  I was on a spider kick because there was a big garden spider … Continue reading →

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Apple Raisin Muffins

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Gail

More cooking……..we made Apple-Raisin muffins; funny how we all used the same recipe and they all turned out so differently. These recipes are so forgiving!   From st wheelbarrow leaf art Recipe for 2 Apple-Raisin Muffins Flour Mixture …I mix … Continue reading →

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Carefree Days

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Gail

There’s something so sweet about our little camp I can’t stand it at times.  Every kid and every parent has a different approach and style.  Cyrus and his mom  and dad come to camp and Cyrus gets to fly through … Continue reading →

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Winter Break Cooking Classes for “Big Kids”

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Gail

I’ve got some fun classes for “Big Kids” (5-9years) lined up for the holidays.  Our cooking classes will give the kids a chance to bake quick breads from scratch make a pumpkin pie or Apple Gallette for Thanksgiving and bake … Continue reading →

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Smiling Tree Farm ~ As Much Fun for Parents as for Kids!

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Gail

Updating………..please take a peek below…………….more information to come

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Bumpety Bump!

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Gail

Our book this week was Bumpety Bump by Pat Hutchins.  In this story a little boy gets a wheelbarrow ride from his grandpa as they dig potatoes, pick beans and tomatoes in the garden;  just like we do at camp.  … Continue reading →

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Pretzels & Puzzels

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Gail

It was a little chilly last Tuesday so we started camp inside with a cooking project.  We made yeasty, cheesy pretzels. This was another one of those projects that the parents enjoyed as much as the kids.  Everybody helped measure … Continue reading →

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The Sky is Falling

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Gail

From Acorns pumpkins cecil From Acorns pumpkins cecil  I feel a little like Henny Penny.  Acorns are falling like little bombs…..really, they hit the roof and deck with such a loud sharp thump I jump everytime.  This is a particularly heavy … Continue reading →

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Cookies at Camp

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Gail

We made chocolate chip cookies…..yummy, yum, yum!  Here’s Isaac and Michelle mixing ‘em up. From st cooking cookies pizza

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