On a cold Sunday afternoon, my favorite things to cook are a big pot of soup or a roast in the oven. Here’s my favorite vegetable soup recipe: Deb’s Christmas Vegetable Soup 3 cans each: peas, green beans, corn Add 1 bag baby carrots & chopped cabbage (1/2 head) Put it 1 lb. ground beef [...]
Archive for December, 2011
Debbie’s Christmas Vegetable Soup
Posted in Great stuff, Inspirations on December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Favorite gift ideas
Posted in Inspirations on December 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
With the holidays approaching, I always am looking for interesting gift giving ideas. Here are some of my favorite sensory gifts: For smell… Aveda Soothing Aqua Therapy Bath Salts, discovered at a hotel- These smell like the ocean and are addictive! Votivo Travel Candles (love Deep Clover) a bouquet of fresh flowers from a [...]
My favorite things: children’s books
Posted in Inspirations, What I'm reading, tagged children's books on December 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Being the mom of two grown children, many of my favorite children’s books come from long ago. One of the best times of day was when we’d cuddle together at night and read books together. Here are some I loved and shared with Jon and Jessica: Pat the Bunny Goodnight Moon The Owl and [...]
Poetry Friday: December 26
Posted in Peace Partners on December 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here is a great children’s poem by Kenn Nesbitt — so simple and funny. Enjoy reading this as you get into the holiday spirit! December 26 By Kenn Nesbitt A BB gun. A model plane. A basketball. A ’lectric train. A bicycle. A cowboy hat. A comic book. A baseball bat. A deck of [...]
Math work stations video shoot
Posted in Books and videos, math, tagged Math Work Stations, video shoot on December 14, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I had a blast shooting my new math work stations DVD at Askew Elementary School in Houston recently. The students, teachers, and crew were amazing and I think you will all love the end product — due out in mid-2012. Here are some snapshots of what went on behind the scenes. Also check out this [...]
My favorite things: movies
Posted in Inspirations on December 12, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Watching movies is something I enjoy doing to relax! Recently, I set up a special room in my home where I can watch movies using my laptop and an LCD projector. I don’t own a TV, so I just show the movies on a blank wall. Such fun! Here are some of my favorites: Something’s [...]
Poetry Friday: Altruism
Posted in Poetry Friday on December 9, 2011 | 5 Comments »
If you receive my Peace Partners messages you know that I call December a Month of Giving. I selected this poem in the same spirit for Poetry Friday. I hope you take the time to give of yourself during this month. If you would like to receive Peace Partners messages, send your e-mail address to [...]
Behind the scenes
Posted in Books and videos on December 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I am so excited to share this photo with you! I am shooting a new math work stations video this week for Stenhouse Publishers. It’s a lot of work, but we are having so much fun during the shoot! More details coming soon!
What I am reading now
Posted in What I'm reading on December 5, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Being a teacher of reading, I love books… all kinds of books. Lately, I’ve been reading ebooks on my iPad, “real book” paperbacks, and even a large hardback atlas! Here are some of the books I’m currently reading: Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook is the paperback I’m toting on planes right now. I [...]
Poetry Friday: The Peace of Wild Things
Posted in Poetry Friday on December 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you received my weekly Peace Partner messages, you already know that I seek peace every day in my life. I came across this poem and just loved its simplicity. Enjoy! Send your e-mail address to d.diller@live.com if you would like to receive Peace Partner messages. The Peace of Wild Things By Wendell Berry When [...]
