TAKE ME OUT TO...

The library? Today is opening day in many ballparks around the country as America kicks off its favorite pastime. Baseball. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the many life lessons one can learn from the “game” of baseball. However today, baseball is going to be on deck while the library bats clean-up.

I set aside a designated amount of money each month for my food/grocery budget. Many years ago, one of Mother Little Helper’s wanted to go to the grocery store. I had to explain that there was no more money in the food budget and we’d go again the following week.

The next day, my little helper brought home cookbooks from the school library. The purpose was to find recipes to cook using food we had left in the house. I happily accepted the thoughtful offer.

The library has always been a home-run for our family. Besides books, there were videos and puzzles. Children’s programming to enjoy. Book fairs in the fall and reading programs in the summer. Holiday specials for young children. Each of Mother’s Little Helpers volunteered at least one summer at the library to give back for the free programming they received as a little reader. It’s never too early to pay it forward!

SOUND THE BUGLE: Today’s tip! Children’s cookbooks! I wish I’d thought of this as a young bride learning to cook! The recipes contain few ingredients. How frugal! The preparation of the recipe is easy because it’s geared for a child and the outcome is always delicious because otherwise children wouldn’t eat it! So stroll your way through the children’s section of your local library and pick up some cookbooks for kids

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