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Where to Find Online Pancake Recipes for All Occasions

April 1, 2014 by

Pancakes are a breakfast favorite for weekend mornings and other special occasions. The classic buttermilk pancake with butter and maple syrup is always a delicious treat, but there are a wide variety of other ways to make pancakes as well. Find some inspiration for your next pancake breakfast from these recipe websites.

All Recipes
The popular online recipe resource All Recipes offers a variety of unique, creative pancake recipes. Sunday Morning Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes are a delicious dish for a formal brunch with the family, while Chunky Monkey Pancakes with chocolate and bananas make a special treat for kids’ birthday breakfasts. If you want to improve your regular pancake recipe, All Recipes has a few tips and tricks for that as well.

Food Network
Learn to make fluffy, buttery pancakes from your favorite cooking show hosts! The Food Network’s website teaches you to make classics like potato pancakes, homemade “instant” pancake mix, and blueberry buttermilk pancakes, as well as more unique styles like the Tri-Berry Oven Pancakes or Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes. No matter your tastes, you can even search the Food Network website by ingredient to find the perfect pancakes for your family.

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Children’s Toys for Budding Engineers

March 4, 2014 by

Is your little one an engineer in the making? Does he or she love to build with blocks, draw houses, or explore how things work? If you want to instill a love for engineering in your child from a young age, these fun toys will help you do so.

Goldie Blox
Goldie Blox is a company whose goal is to get young girls interested in engineering. The brand’s building games feature strong female characters and help to build spatial reasoning abilities, allowing girls to create structures and machines, learn engineering principles, and build problem-solving skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Girls ranging from ages four to nine can all participate in Goldie Blox games, though the brand also makes empowering clothing and tees for babies and toddler girls.

Lego Mindstorms
Legos have been around for generations, but the Lego Mindstorms line is a whole new idea. With a variety of products designed to help kids build and operate their own robots, Mindstorms uses 3D building instructions that prepare children for careers in engineering. Kids will learn logic and reasoning skills, and they’ll also become familiar with operating computers and mobile devices by controlling their robots through the Mindstorms app.

 

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Happy Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2014 by

Remembering the courage and vision of past and present leaders, we honor and share the spirit of Presidents' Day together as a nation.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2014 by

Wishing everyone a day filled with fun and happy memories!

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Two Online Financial Literacy Resources for Parents

February 4, 2014 by

Parents want to teach their children real world tools for managing their money, making smart investments and becoming financially literate. But there are so many topics to cover that it may seem overwhelming. Luckily these great websites provide accessible financial resources that children of all ages will understand:

Bank It
Bank It is a website created for parents to help teach children in grades 3 to 12 about real world money topics. It uses a number of financial literacy topics, workshop modules, and online tools to help kids become more knowledgeable about savings, investments, and more.

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
This website, developed by the American Institute of CPAs, aims to help people of all ages become more familiar with personal finance. It covers life stages from teens to college students to homeowners, highlighting commonplace financial situations like buying a car or paying for a college education. Users can also browse the website by topics such as credit and debt, insurance and retirement planning to learn more about specific subjects.

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5 Tips for Choosing an eBook Reader

January 7, 2014 by

You’re a bookworm and love being able to travel with several books at a time with an eBook, but trying to decide which one is the best for you is a challenge. We’ve put together some tips to help you select the reader that best suits your needs. Whether you read newspapers, magazines, or books, you’ll easily be able to find the reader that’s right for you.

1. Look at the readability of the screen.
Many tablets offer eBook reading abilities, but exclusive eBook Readers typically have a much better screen for reading text. Try out the screen to see if you can stand looking at it for long periods of time.

2. Decide if you want internet access.
If you are a reader of books and internet articles, you might want a tablet that has access to both. If you prefer not to be distracted by the lure of the internet, stick with a eBook Reader only.

3. Visit your library.
Both your at home library and public library will tell you about what eBook reader to buy. Not all books are available on each device, so check with your local branch to see which device they support and compare it to the books you’ve been wanting to read to see who has them available.

4. Read reviews.
Check out product reviews by trusted sources on devices you’re interested in. Find out what is included on them and how they compare to other similar devices.

5. Set a budget.
Figure out how much you are willing to invest in a device and stick to it. You can get eBook readers for as low at $39 and as high as $500.

eBook Reader Review [Top Ten Reviews]
Find the Perfect eReader [Tech Hive]
How to Buy an eBook Reader [PC Mag]
eReader Comparisons [Digital Trends]
Buying Guide to eBook Reader [Wired]

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Follow Football All Week Long with These Great Sites

December 3, 2013 by

Sure, you can watch the big games on Saturdays and Sundays. But devoted football fans also have a growing number of ways to keep up with their favorite sport online throughout the rest of the week. Here are three websites where you can read in-depth articles, watch videos, and see stats as a lead up to the next big game!

NFLNation
Hosted by the beloved television sports network, ESPN’s NFLNation is a great online source for following pro football. This site is jam packed with articles and discussions written by football experts, the latest league news, a constantly updated scoreboard and weekly player stats that you won’t find anywhere else. Fans can even search NFLNation to see stuff about their favorite team.

Football Outsiders
Written by thinking fans for thinking fans Football Outsiders is an in-depth website that takes an entirely new approach to analyzing the sport of football. The site’s statistics-centric writers provide brand new stats that attempt to make a more effective analysis of each game, as well as long-form articles that might change your perspective on the game.

Dr. Saturday
Yahoo! Sports’ Dr. Saturday is a college football blog that discusses the players, teams and coaches within the world of college football. With a laid-back, conversational voice and expert analysis, this is the ideal follow-up reading after watching your alma mater’s latest game.

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How to Find a Farmers’ Market Near You

November 5, 2013 by

Shopping at farmers' markets is a great way to pick up seasonal, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Often times, this produce costs less than what you'd find in grocery stores. The USDA has created a great search engine to help you find local markets in your area. The website allows you to search based on zip code, produce available, and payment accepted. If you're the owner of a farmers' market, you can sign up to be a part of the USDA National Farmers Market Directory. Next time you're looking for local produce, check out the website! 

· USDA National Farmers' Market Directory [U.S. Department of Agriculture]

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Cozy Up to the Fire With These 5 Hot Cocoa Recipes

October 8, 2013 by

Simple to prepare and more economical than storebought, homemade hot cocoa takes the chill out of cold winter's day. For an adults-only treat that'll really put the pink back in your cheeks, add a splash of Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlúa to your mug. 

Homemade Hot Chocolate [Martha Stewart]

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate [Allrecipes]

Plain, Orange, Raspberry, and Mexican Hot Cocoa Recipes [The Pioneer Woman]

White Hot Chocolate [Food Network]

Peppermint Hot Chocolate [Bon Appetit]

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Trip Idea: Yellowstone Park, Wyoming

September 24, 2013 by

Yellowstone National Park is a great spot to bring the whole family. Where else can you see bison, elk, wolves, and even bears in the wild? Just remember not to get too close! To get the most out of your trip make sure you check out these great attractions. 

Yellowstone National Park Tours
The best way to get acquainted with the area is to take a guided tour. Learn all about the landscape, wildlife, and the geothermal activity. In the summer months tours are by bus and in the winter months you have the option of snowmobiles or snow coaches. Private tours are available for larger groups.

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
See breathtaking views at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. From the canyon you can view two astounding waterfalls, the Lower Falls and Upper Falls. The 20 mile long canyon is the perfect spot to take panoramic pictures. 

Old Faithful Geyser
Prepare yourself for one of the most famous geysers in the world. It doesn't take long to see the water erupt from the ground. About every 90 minutes the geyser erupts shooting water over 100 feet into the area. It is truly a site to see.

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