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My kids had a 3 week winter break back in December. My 7 year old daughter wanted to do a craft one day, and we made her this art coloring case. After my older boys saw it they even wanted one! Kind of funny.

I got the idea from here, and followed her directions. It is really easy. I didn’t have to purchase one thing for this project, and my kids loved how they turned out! Since making them we have discovered these are perfect for church, car rides, and even at bedtime.

This Valentine’s Day, send your Valentines out for a special postmark. There are several cities that will stamp your Valentines with a specially designed postmark. To do this, simply put your (stamped) Valentines in a larger envelope and mail to one of the following:

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January is National Soup Month! Each week I have been posted new soup recipes that are either my favorite, or new ones that I want to try. This week’s recipe is fabulous! Delicious and healthy for you. It is very kid-friendly, too. This recipe comes from one of my favorite food blogs.

If you enjoy the blog Our Best Bites, you should know they have published 2 fantastic cookbooks. You can buy them on Amazon for a great price. Our Best Bites: Mormon Moms in the Kitchen and Savoring the Seasons.

Black Bean Soup
Recipe by Our Best Bites

1 T olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3/4 C diced carrots (about 2 med carrots)
3/4 C diced celery (about 2 ribs)
1 C diced onion (about 1 sm-med onion)
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 3.5oz can green chilies
2 cans low-sodium beef broth
1 t kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t cumin
1/2 t dry oregano leaves
1 bay leaf
Optional Toppings: sour cream, tortilla chips, grated cheese, chopped cilantro, etc.

Place a large stock pot on the stove-top and set to medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add olive oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and saute 4-5 minutes.

Add in the black beans, chilies, and beef broth. Stir to combine and then add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.

Simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf from soup.

Place soup in a blender. (You could use an immersion blender in place of this step) Place lid on blender, but remove the stopper in the lid to let heat escape. Place a paper towel over the hole to avoid splatters.

Puree soup until completely smooth. Optionally you could pulse until a semi-chunky soup is achieved. Squeeze in the juice from one lime and pulse to combine.

Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings. Serve with extra lime wedges. Makes about 8 C soup.

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