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Rice sensory is great. It’s easy, quick to put together, and it’s almost always certain you’ll have all the supplies ready, right in your kitchen! Dying the rice adds that extra fun, and allows you to change it up for the season, or occasion. Then of course, by adding a few drops of essential oil is a great add-in. to spruce up your sensory bin with that familiar smell of that season! This is also a great way to add in calming oils into your children(s) play area. For Valentine …

This is one of my favorite turkey recipes to serve with my Herb Stuffing.  We eat this every Thanksgiving holiday. 15 lb turkey 10 tablespoons butter softened 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 Tbs poultry seasoning salt and pepper to taste 1 onion peeled and quartered 1 lemon quartered 3 C warmed chicken or turkey broth Preheat oven to 450 degrees while letting turkey stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Blend together butter, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth. Sea …

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa is a delicious fall treat for children and adults alike. We served this at a children’s fall tea party and it was a big hit for children and adults alike. Serves 6 3 c. milk (preferably whole) 3/4 c. pumpkin puree 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. white chocolate chips Whipped cream, for serving extra pumkin pie spice, for sprinkling In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and vanilla. Heat, whis …

This stuffing is one of our family favorites, and our number one requested recipe by those who have tried it. 1 pound crusty bread cut to bite-size cubes, or store bought dried bread cubes (about 10 cups) 2 medium onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, chopped 1 Tbs Poultry Seasoning 1 stick unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper, to taste If using fresh bread, toast bread in large baking pan or cookie sheet, turning once, until dry (25-30 minutes). If us …

Cold weather can do a job on your skin, making it dry, itchy, dull, chaffed, and make wrinkles more noticable. The Herbal Toad’s new Herbal Steam Cleanse is a great way to rejuvenate and cleanse your skin, while adding nutrients, rather than stripping them away. Steaming helps soften the surface of the skin, and helps detox and dilate pores to make it easier to remove blackheads, left behind makeup, and dirt when daily cleansers cannot. This is because steaming softens the surface of your …