I can't change it now that I've submitted it. However, I'll make sure my son counts your ginger ale vote. Smiles! ~Holly

We decided not to add an "other" button...but, I think I can and will try. Smiles! ~Holly

Hi. I need at least 100 children to respond to my son's "Favorite Soda" poll. Thanks for your help! ~Holly

That's funny! Actually, I bought frozen tots at the grocery store after they saw the movie and they've had a lot of fun reinacting the "tots scenes." Smiles! ~Holly

Thanks! You're welcome. ~Holly

This is what I was implying with my question...have children around 9yo-15yo seen the movie? Smiles! ~Holly

My children saw the Napoleon Dynamite movie last week and my son is thinking of dressing up as ND for Halloween. My question...do you think any young people will know who he is...or, will just the adults recognize the costume? He doesn't want to do it if he will have to explain it 50 times. Thanks! ~Holly

Never mind...I found it.

I'm only seeing the teacher's text on Amazon. Did you reserve the student book? Thanks! ~Holly

I have been using Doughmaker's products for a number of years for all my bakeware...and, just love it. However, the bread/loaf pans do not have high sides. I always feel as though I could get a higher rise from my whole wheat bread if the sides were higher. True??...maybe. Anyhoo, I don't want to use anything that is nonstick. So, I've been looking at the stoneware products made by Hartstone. Does anyone use them for baking their bread? Any opinions? Thanks! ~Holly

Thanks so much for the response. I'll be looking forward to the sneak peak. Smiles! ~Holly

I was doing a search on the boards to find some info on IEW...just because I heard about the success of the program...when I found posts on "Writing with Skill." What is this? I currently use "Writing with Ease." Will it be the next step after WWE? Thanks! ~Holly

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I have been looking for "the best" homemade clay recipe to use with our VBS this year. I'm not sure if oven-dry recipes are any better than air-dry recipes. Does anyone have a no-fail recipe they will share with me? Thanks! ~Holly

I've scaled the recipe to serve 6 instead of 12. Grits Casserole 1.5 cups water 1/2 cup grits 1/4 cup butter 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 pound ground, breakfast sausage 1/2 pound bacon 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350*. Butter a 9x13 pan and set aside. In skillet, cook and brown sausage. Spoon onto paper towels to soak up a bit of the grease. Place in large mixing bowl. Cook bacon in skillet or in oven (whichever is your method). Place on paper towels to soak up grease. Put in Ziploc bag and crumble. Set a side. Bring water to a boil and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Add the butter and stir until melted. Scrape into the large mixing bowl and mix into the sausage. While grits and sausage mixture is cooling, grate the cheese. I usually use an 8oz. block of cheese which gives a bit more than 2 cups. Set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk until light and frothy. Now, pour the eggs into the large mixing bowl and mix well. Add the cheese and mix well. Add any salt and pepper you would like. I usually add only pepper (about 1/4 tsp) because the sausage, bacon, and cheese are salty enough. Pour mixture into the pan and sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top. Bake for approximately 30 minutes...until lightly browned and the middle of the casserole rises. I usually make this whole thing up the night before I'm going to serve it. Then, I take it out of the frig about 30 - 45 minutes before I'm going to bake it. It usually takes more than 30 minutes because it's still pretty cold from the frig.

I have a breakfast casserole recipe that uses grits, eggs, cheese, sausage, and/or bacon. I'm not sure if that's what you are looking for. I'll write out the recipe if you want it. ~Holly

Aw...shucks! Thanks so much! ~Holly

Thanks so much! ~Holly

I'm not sure I want to spend the money just to make swatched of each. I kind of want to make my choice and be happy with it. Smiles! Hopefully... Thanks! ~Holly

Thanks! Since I've only blocked small items...what is it that I'm "keeping in mind" about the stretching? What am I supposed to do with stretchy knits when blocking? Oh...and, will it stretch out any time I need to wash it? Will I need to reblock each time it's washed? Thanks! ~Holly

Now that I am venturing into slightly more difficult knitting projects...I want to make myself a sweater. However, most of the yarns in the pattern I've chosen are discountinued...so, I am searching for substitutes. For the main body or the sweater...I need a worsted, approx. 20 sts per 4 inches...calling for a size 8US needle. I know I will need to check my gauge. Now, the yarns I am interested in are Dream in Color Classy, Malabrigo, and Madelinetosh. I posted a question on Ravelry and some great responses. However, I've done more reading on Ravelry from previous posts and it seems as though some people like one yarn and hate the others...while some people absolutely love the yarn one person hates and despise the other yarns. Sigh... There will be one complaint about a yarn pilling...and, others talk about that same yarn barely pilling at all. Ugh! And, what's up with superwash stretching when you wash it...and, the blocking that has to be done SO carefully. I'm getting dizzy just thinking about all this! Smiles!! From what I've read, some people say Dream in Color feels like acrylic...but, it feels beautifully soft to others. Some people complain about Malibrigo and Madelinetosh splitting horribly...while other say you can get softer yarn with better definition. I had never heard of Dream in Color...but, it looks yummy! I found out about it on the Yarn Harlot's blog. She loves it!...and, she wouldn't lie! Smiles!! I'd really like to hear some more info on these yarns before I buy...or, your opinions about other yarns I haven't mentioned. I can't find yarn stores in town that carry these yarns...so, I want as much info before I buy on-line. Is your head spinning? Mine is! Thanks! ~Holly

I am a Continental knitter, also. That's why I was thinking I could help her out if she decides to knit using the Continental method instead of knitting as a lefty (putting the left needle into the stitch) and "throwing" with your left hand. I saw videos on YouTube...so, I'll suggest to the mom to look there. I first suggested knittinghelp.com since that's the site I used to learn. I think she'll figure out what is best for her. Thanks! ~Holly

Thanks, everyone. ~Holly

Did you learn to knit the "regular way" or did you learn to knit using a left-handed method? There is a young girl in church that wants to learn to knit, but it left-handed. I told her mother I could help her, but since I'm right-handed...it would be as a right-handed person. Does that really matter in knitting? Thanks for any advice. ~Holly

Thank you! Smiles! ~Holly