Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Quietest Show on Earth

I'd love to be present for this!

The Quietest Show on Earth

October 8th. The sun is shining, but it isn’t that typical desert hot – fortunate for me and the rest of a group, hiking for two hours to the site. The Santa Ana winds are sweeping the Mojave Desert Land Trust, outside of Joshua Tree National Park, and the Joshua trees are dancing along with... View Full Post


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Try A New Potato Soup Recipe, For Science (PHOTOS)

I love potato soup (especially loaded).

Try A New Potato Soup Recipe, For Science (PHOTOS)

We all have a favorite potato soup recipe , right? We find ourselves making the same three over and over again: loaded baked potato soup, potato leek soup and locro de papa. These three dishes are classics for a reason: they are incredibly satisfying and supremely delicious. But we are aware that no rut is a good rut, even if it is a delicious potato soup rut -- so we're vowing to mix it up this soup season. In case you're not familiar with the trifecta of excellence we mentioned above,...Read More


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Grands! Chicken-Bacon Quesadillas from Pillsbury

Yummy!

Grands! Chicken-Bacon Quesadillas from Pillsbury

Grands! Chicken-Bacon Quesadillas from Pillsbury -- Pillsbury Grands! refrigerated biscuits are used as a flaky, tasty replacement for tortillas in these chicken quesadilla appetizers that are cooked on a contact grill. INGREDIENTS: 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 4 green onions, thinly sliced (4 tablespoons) 1 package (1 oz) ranch dip mix 1 cup chunky-style salsa 1/4 cup Smucker's® Peach Preserves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 lb sliced roasted chicken (from deli), chopped 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or crumbled queso blanco cheese (3 oz) 8 slices precooked bacon, chopped 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 biscuits) ...Read More


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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Go do something impossible!

Go do something impossible!


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Top 10 Tech Resources for Tutors

Top 10 Tech Resources for Tutors

Technology and education are interconnected in this digital age. Nearly every teacher and tutor has at least a few tech tools that make it easier to do their jobs and connect with their students. As with any aspect of technology, there is a new slew of tools on the market every month, as well as new features and options for older tools. It can be difficult to keep up with the newest and most useful teacher and tutor resources for even the most tech-savvy individuals. However, this is no reason to despair. The following list includes ten of the most popular and widely-used tutor resources to get you started. Building Lesson Plans and Connecting with Students Social bookmarking websites.  Social bookmarking websites take the...Read More
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How to Buy a Guitar

How to Buy a Guitar

Student Counselor and professional guitarist Nick F. walks you through the basics of buying your first guitar!
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Go do something impossible!

Go do something impossible!


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Music Lessons Make You Smarter [Infographic]

Music Lessons Make You Smarter [Infographic]

Want to sharpen up your mind and have fun while you’re at it? Music lessons, such as singing or guitar lessons , are much more than just a creative pastime – they can help you relieve stress, develop self-confidence, and believe it or not, even make you smarter . Don’t believe us? Let these facts tune you in… Photo by Nina Matthew Photography
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