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Comment on Linden’s Hierarchy of Needs by Megan

Megan — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:40 +0000

Want Number 11 is a prime example of why I am obsessed with your family! Classic!

Comment on From Tim: All of the debris. The firemen were great. Effective and as minimally invasive as possible. by Megan

Megan — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:36:40 +0000

Wow!!! So glad everyone is okay!!

Comment on St. John: An Inauspicious Beginning by Megan

Megan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:51:19 +0000

Let Oak know Mr. George also drives a Wrangler…roll up windows and all!

Comment on Chocolate Wafers (Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies) by Tommy Loo

Tommy Loo — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:46:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing as I needed to know how to make the cookie wafers for ice cream sandwiches; I make my own vanilla by cranking the old fashioned way and the neighbors love it; but I wanted to get into ice cream sandwiches that I can modify because I can’t take cane sugar so i opt for xylitol; Cheers!

Comment on Chocolate Wafers (Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies) by Tyler Crews

Tyler Crews — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:05:30 +0000

These are fantastic. I really like that they come out crispy and stay that way. I can’t figure out how they can be crispy and yet not break when pushing into the ice cream. Thanks very much.

Comment on Pizza Americana Dough by Jenn Martin

Jenn Martin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:41:50 +0000

James, it’s fine to use either table salt or kosher (coarse) salt in this recipe, which is why Peter gives specific quantities for both. I have used both with equal success in his pizza dough. Usually in baking, table salt is used because it’s finer grained and dissolves quicker. The crystals of coarse salt are larger (which is why it’s great for sprinkling on food as you can easily grab it with your fingertips) and so it takes up more space/volume. As a general rule, the volumetric quantity of table salt is usually about half that of coarse salt. But by weight they would be equal.

Comment on Pizza Americana Dough by James

James — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:46:53 +0000

I don’t understand Peter’s salt directions. How much, and of which type of salt did you use? What’s the difference between the two types?

Comment on They call this a temporary splint. #flbr by Grandpa

Grandpa — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:07:14 +0000

Wish Aspen a speedy recovery! BTW, Sullivan South’s girls volleyball team will travel to Nashville this Friday to compete in the Brentwood Invitational.

Comment on 100% Sucks by Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:07:16 +0000

How cute! I’m enjoying catching up after my “vacation respite”.

Comment on Our Favorite Children’s Books, So Far by Angie @ Just Like The Number

Angie @ Just Like The Number — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:40:30 +0000

Love this list, and I know I’ll be referring to it many times in the future! Many of them are our favorites as well. I would add the Inkheart trilogy by Catherine Funke to the list. Elena and I are on the last book, and it’s such a rich, detailed story.

Comment on Our Favorite Children’s Books, So Far by Jenn Martin

Jenn Martin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:12:27 +0000

Amanda - Bookitis, I love that diagnosis! Hopefully there's no cure. Please don't overestimate my girls - they're not above potty humor, see Exhibit A. While Captain Underpants may not be their cup (or toilet mug for Oakley) of tea, I don't think they're the target audience. And, really, isn't any book a great book if it gets kids to read? To make an easy transition to chapter books, I'd recommend trying some longer picture books, such as Bill Peet's, and then some shorter chapter books, such as The Magic Tree House series. Our first full-length chapter books were Charlotte's Web followed by Stuart Little. Let me know how it goes and happy reading!

Comment on Our Favorite Children’s Books, So Far by Becky

Becky — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:45:00 +0000

Great list! We love many of these already and will enjoy giving the others a try. I also love Lucy Maud Montgomery’s books on Anne Shirley – the ones the movie “Anne of Green Gables” came from – of course – the books are the best!

Comment on Our Favorite Children’s Books, So Far by Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:41:15 +0000

Jenn- thanks for sharing. We also have a severe case of bookitis at our house. It was almost shameful when we moved how many boxes were labelled “children’s books”. You’ve named some of our favorites and some that I’m putting in cue for us to check out. Admittedly, I’m a little interested in reading “captain underpants” but mostly because that’s what we call our boys when they run around in their skivvies. I attempted to read a chapter book to Pax in the late last summer, but he lost interest without pictures quickly- I’m wondering which chapter books you started with for your girls. I feel like he might be ready to try again. I love to read aloud, so I hope so!!

Comment on A Letter:: Aspen, Do You Know? by Angie @ Just Like The Number

Angie @ Just Like The Number — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:16:30 +0000

I just love your family so much, and we all adore you, Aspen. I know Elena looks up to you just as your sisters do, and she always lights up when we mention you. Lovely words, Jenn, for a very lovely young woman.

Comment on A Letter:: Aspen, Do You Know? by Rebecca T.

Rebecca T. — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:16:23 +0000

I couldn’t imagine a better gift from mom to daughter! Jenn…I wanna be like you when I grow up-LOL! Aspen-what an amazing example you are for your sisters & friends! I pray that my daughter will be brave, independent, and smart like you when she’s a fifth grader…you are a special girl! So glad I know the Martin family;)