The Little Seed's Blog – January 2012 Archive (20)

Couscous is simply delicious.... not to mention nutritious! Did you know one cup of cooked couscous contains only 200 calories, 12% of which is accounted by protein? And that same one cup provides 35% of your recommended daily requirement of nutritious fibers and a range of different vitamins. So grab your apron and let's get started!…

If you're a dog lover, this will surly make your Monday! Watch this amazing pup give and deliver a receipt.... and don't forget if you have any home clips you feel are perfect for 'Monday Mania,' email us at littleseedblog@gmail.com. 

If you're a dog lover, this will surly make your Monday! Watch this amazing pup give and deliver a receipt.... and don't forget if you have any home clips you feel are perfect for 'Monday Mania,' email us at littleseedblog@gmail.com. 

While we always try to buy completely all-natural products, there are a few items that slip through the cracks. We read the ingredients in our foods, making sure they are made from organic ingredients, and that nothing synthetic or fake is going into our bodies. What about what is going ONTO our bodies? Many large skin and haircare manufacturers will put toxic…

What kid doesn't love crayons? In fact they love them so much, they wear them down to little nubs. Here is the question we pose for you today.... is there something you can do with all those left over pieces of crayon? We have found the answer to be yes and we are ready to show you with today's…

An episode of 'Giada at Home' was on and when we saw this halibut recipe we had to try it out! We always like to bring healthy options to the dinner table and what better than a light fish recipe?! Let's just say.... not only is it extremely simple, but incredibly delicious.

Here are a few facts to get you on the halibut…

Super inspirational video from 'a little dude.' So young and so full of insight. We loved it and hope you will too. Happy Monday!

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We are also featuring one of our fantastic members each Friday on the blog. If you would like to be featured send us a little about yourself and…

It has long been said and believed that fish is just about the healthiest thing you can eat. Its often been reported that salmon carries cancer fighting agents, that fish oil keeps you laughing like you did when you were a kid, and a diet of fish and salad will keep you trim and fit.

All of these things may be true, but in recent years we have also become…

So, employees at The Little Seed have to send out baby gifts to our friends and family too. Recently, we had to send a present to Washington state and wanted to spruce up our ever cute tags we use for gift notes. We thought this would be a fun and creative blog for our community! So grab your pencil, markers and let's get started......

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Why have mashed potatoes when you can have smashed potatoes? Take this new twist on potatoes straight to dinner table, the kids will love them! They are delicious, simple and extremely easy to make. So grab your apron and let's get started....

Here's what you'll need...

Small…

"I Have a Dream" is one of the best speeches ever voiced during a time when we needed it the most. Watch as fourth graders from Watkins Elementary School recite Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Many of us don't have the option of putting our kids into a private school that in some cases can cost as must annually as college, not to mention the application process! However, our options are limited when it come to a good and safe school for our children that is public. Thus, we are starting to see a bigger trend in home schooling.

Just twenty years…

Love is in the air and it is time to celebrate. Need some ideas to spruce up the house for Valentine's day? How about handmade sweet hearts? It's simple, easy and fun to do with the kids. Grab your paint, cardboard boxes and let's get started.  

Here's what you'll need...…

Spinach is delicious and versatile, not to mention it is low in calories and a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals, especially iron. You can make a salad with it or place it in a cooked recipe, which is why it's one the ingredients that is most abundant in our fridge. This also means sometimes there is a lot of spinach left over -…

We thought we would start your Monday with a little laugh. Check out this barking cat.... that is until it gets caught. Pretty funny stuff - definitely a must watch to jump start your Monday.

The New York Times recently posted an article online titled 'Fussy Baby or a Sleep Disorder?' It really got us at The Little Seed thinking..... what is the line drawn between our children being fussy and a chronic problem? Are we becoming too worrisome as…

Do you left over glass bottles that you are going to recycle? Do you have a package of candle sticks that have been sitting in the drawer? We have the perfect idea that adds a recycled feel to either the dining room table or outside patio set.....a glass bottle candle holder! It's a great way to repurpose your recyclables and kids can even have fun with…

Do you have left over spinach that you need to use up? Why not make some delicious spinach balls?! It's time to green up your kitchen and this is the perfect dish. They are not only delicious, but easy to eat and good for you. You can serve them hot or cold, as a snack or a meal. Let's get these spinach balls started....

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This video will really touch your heart. 18 year old Ben Breedlove uses index cards to explain "his story." In this brief 7 minute video, he inspires and teaches us to appreciate life...