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264. Simple Ideas for Incorporating Art with Children and Teens with Courtney Sanford   Colossians 3:23 NLT "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people."   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Discuss: Can you give us an overview of the seven major forms of art and give an example of ways our children can engage with each? What are the best art supplies to have on hand? As our children grow, why is this helpful in the teen years to have a healthy way to express ourselves and our ideas?   Courtney Sanford is a dedicated wife, and mother who triumphantly homeschooled her three children. With one pursuing a career in orthodontics, another just finishing a master's degree while working in higher education, and the youngest studying computer science at Regent University, Courtney's commitment to their education has yielded remarkable success.   Passionate about nurturing creativity and self-expression, she guides students through captivating art classes, exploring the intersection of imagination and skill. With her background as a graphic designer and experience in studio art, Courtney embarked on a new adventure as an art teacher.    As a multitasking mom, author, artist, teacher, and adventurer, Courtney embodies the spirit of embracing life's opportunities and fostering a love for learning and artistic expression.   Beyond her love for education, Courtney has an insatiable wanderlust. She finds joy in traversing the globe, hosting art retreats, and volunteering at Spiritual Twist Productions: both painting sets, and serving on the board of directors. When time permits, Courtney indulges in spring snow skiing, hiking in exotic locations, and leisurely walks with her dog, Zoey.   Delightful Art Co. was born out of a time when life gave Courtney a handful of lemons, and she creatively transformed those lemons into refreshing lemonade. The Covid shutdown rather forcefully prompted a major shift from in-person art classes to online classes.    Courtney's Website   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Other Episodes Mentioned: 202 Simple Ways to Connect with Our Kids And Enjoy Breaks with Beth Rosenbleeth (Days with Grey) 223 Journey and Learnings as Former Second Lady of the United States with Karen Pence   Continue the conversation with us on Facebook, Instagram or our website.   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*    Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:10 - 1:36) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.   I am thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage.   Their weekend retreats will strengthen your marriage, and you will enjoy this gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse. To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org. That's W-I-N-S-H-A-P-E marriage.org. Thanks for your sponsorship.   Courtney Sanford is my guest today, and she's an amazing artist and teacher and author, and I'm just so excited to share this conversation. If you're like me and you're ready for summer and your rhythm changes with your kids, she's going to share some super practical tips for incorporating art and beauty into our homes.   And I think that you're going to conclude this conversation by knowing where to begin and understanding why it matters. Here's our chat.    Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Courtney.   Courtney Sanford: Thanks for having me.    Laura Dugger: I'm so excited to hear more about your story, so will you share what has led you into the work that you get to do today?   Courtney Sanford: (1:37 - 4:20) I sure do like to share that story. I didn't start off as a homeschooler. I didn't imagine that that would be where my life went, but I was always a creative person.   I was a graphic designer, and I worked in the Performing Arts Center, and I got to do lots of fun design for shows. Then along came kids. I actually enjoyed dropping them off at school and going to Target, and I was okay with that.   We didn't do public school because the school near me didn't look safe, and we had lived near Columbine High School and thought it was just a beautiful, beautiful school. And when we left Colorado, we thought, oh, isn't it sad that our kids won't go to school there? And then just about a month later, the whole Columbine shooting happened, and so we were kind of traumatized by all of that.   And then when I saw the school that my precious five-year-old would go to, it didn't look safe, and so we sent them to a private school. So here we are spending a lot of money, having high expectations, and the kids were doing all worksheets all the time, and they started to dread going to school, and they didn't love learning, and the excitement of learning just kind of drained out of them. And so we looked into other options and decided that homeschooling would be the way to go, and I found the classical model and just loved the way that sounded, and we tried it, and it worked, and the little lights just came back on in their eyes, and they started to love learning again.   And I just found my people, and I just learned everything I could about homeschooling, and I just poured myself into it wholeheartedly as unto the Lord. And had a great time, and I just loved my time with my kids, and I felt like it was successful, and I encouraged other people to do it, but I wasn't really sure that it worked until they got into college and they turned out to be successful, thriving humans, and we're really proud of them. One will be a doctor in about a month.   He's about to graduate. He has a wife and a little girl, and then my second one has her MBA, and she works for a Christian college where she leads trips, and she's getting ready to take a group to Paris and London, and so she kind of ministers to students through that, and then my youngest is still in school staying to be a software developer. So now I can confidently say it was worth all the energy that I put into it.   It was hard work, probably the hardest thing I've ever done, but so worth it.   Laura Dugger: (4:21 - 4:40) That's incredible, and I love hearing the success story where your children are now, but you really also inspired them with beauty and art in their learning and growing up time, and I'm curious, are there any personal lessons that the Lord has taught you through art?   Courtney Sanford: (4:41 - 6:32) Oh, goodness. Yeah, I think my desire was to make learning interactive because I saw what they were doing in the private school, which was sit in a chair all day and do your worksheets, and it was just worksheet after worksheet after worksheet and then a quiz, and then you get graded, and so I was thinking if I'm going to pull them out, I've got to do better than that, and so that was my standard, and I was going to beat that standard every day, and so I pulled in art because that's what I knew, so if we were learning about an animal, we would draw the animal. If we were learning about a continent, we would draw the continent until we could draw it from memory, and I really learned with them. I did not have a great elementary education or even high school education, so I would learn this stuff, and then I would think of creative ways to get them involved with it, so a lot of times it was drawing.   It could be painting. It could be making things out of clay. We used to make things out of Rice Krispie Treats, and then they could take it to their co-op group.   Well, it was a classical conversations group, but they do presentations, and so we made a Mayan temple out of Rice Krispie Treats, and we would make volcanoes, and then they could take it to their friends and share it with them and tell them about it, so anything I could do that would get us out of the chair using our hands and using our senses and think, you know, how can I incorporate all five senses, and that just made learning so much more fun for them and for me, and so a lot of it was art. Some of it was science.   Anytime I could incorporate a sense of play into what they were learning, I could see that they would learn so much more.   Laura Dugger: (6:32 - 6:55) I love that, trying to incorporate all five senses, especially. That gets some ideas coming, but can you even back it up, and because you're an artist, will you give us an overview of the seven major forms of art, and can you give us examples as parents for ways that we can engage our children with each of those?   Courtney Sanford: (6:56 - 10:58) Oh, sure. Let me think. All right, so drawing, of course, you can draw what you see, so when I teach students to draw, I do a progression, so we'll draw from line art, and you can find line art anywhere.   It might be in a children's book, so using the library was key for me, so I'd get a laundry basket, and I would go to the library with an index card of what we'd be studying, and I would grab all kinds of books related to that, so when you come home, you get out a kid's book. If you see a good line drawing, say you're studying a lizard, if you see a good line drawing, draw from that. They could even trace it to start with, so you draw from the line drawing, then once they get really confident with that, you go to drawing from photos, and then you go to drawing from real life, so maybe you have a fish tank.   Maybe there's a fish in the fish tank, and you could draw from that or draw things in your yard, so that is how I break down drawing for them, and it could be years. You could draw from line art for years before you go to drawing from photos, and then to drawing from real life, and drawing's great for learning to memorize things. For painting, painting's just fun, and so I like to go to the kitchen table every afternoon and paint what you see, so you start off with the younger kids.   You could start with color and markers and fill in the areas, and then you can teach them how to shade using painting. Sculpture is also fun with kids. I like air-dry clay, and I like Sculpey clay.   I like to get a one-pound block of Sculpey clay and teach them the basic forms, like roll out a snake, do your hands together. Those of you who are listening, you can't see my hands, but I am making a sphere with imaginary clay. These are really good for developing their fine motor skills, too.   We also make the letters out of roll-out snakes and form your letters. That will really help if they're reversing letters. It takes a while to build the whole alphabet, so maybe you do three or four letters a day.   You work on it a couple times a week. It might take a month to make the whole alphabet, but that can be one goal, to get them working in three dimensions. We usually do additive sculpture, like adding on, and you can use found objects to make sculptures.   One time, my son took apart a pen. I rearranged the pieces into a human shape, and it was lovely. Getting them thinking in three dimensions is related to sculpture.   Carving, I don't like to do until they're old enough to be safe with a knife, but once they are, especially the boys love to go outside in the yard and get a log. They spend a lot of time carving spoons. Just a simple shape they can hold in their mind and then carve it is a good activity.   It keeps their little hands busy, too, if you want to read aloud to them and you don't mind a little mess in the house, they can carve. You can also carve out of a bar of soap as well. For that, that's a subtractive sculpture technique.   Let's see. That's the three main ones, drawing, painting, sculpture. I know film is one.   Film, I don't really incorporate much into my homeschool, except we will occasionally watch a movie about history. That has gotten me into trouble a few times because some of those movies that I think are going to be historic turn out to have racy scenes in them, and I'll have to jump up and get in front of the TV or cough really loud. But there are some good films that you can watch together as a family.   That's about as far as I went with film.   Laura Dugger: (10:59 - 11:19) I would, if you don't mind me interrupting there, too. I feel like that's one that our girls have actually begun to develop on their own, where our eldest daughter once wanted a video camera, so she got the old-school video camera. They're making their own movies, and I've seen that as a form of creative, artistic play.   Courtney Sanford: (11:20 - 11:49) Oh, that's fabulous. Yes, so when my kids were little, we didn't even have phones or video cameras on the phones, so that wasn't an option. When we first started homeschooling, our TV died, and so we did not even have a TV for years.   We just decided not to replace it, which forced us into audiobooks and reading aloud and then just playing outside instead and reading books. So that was a blessing.   Laura Dugger: (11:49 - 12:03) I love that because that's one of the other forms. That was new to me, that literature is an art form. Sorry, I sidetracked you because we still have literature, architecture, theater, and music.   Courtney Sanford: (12:04 - 14:20) Yeah, I think the best thing that we did for our kids, of course, I love teaching them to write using Andrew Pudewa's method with IEW. It's kind of imitative writing, so you learn to imitate good writers. But also, my husband read aloud to the kids every single night.   That was his time with him. He gave me a break, and he would read for hours. He loved it.   The kids loved it. And he would choose classics or funny things, you know, science fiction. Probably not the books that I would choose.   I would choose classics and things related to what we were studying, but he chose what he wanted to read. So I would read aloud in the afternoons, and we would do audiobooks like Story of the World and all the Jim Weiss readings. And then he would read aloud at night.   And just whatever he wanted to choose, he would read aloud. And I think hearing good language produces good speakers and good writers. So he gets about 50 percent of the credit for the success of the kids, I think, for just reading aloud every night.   It was such a great thing to do for the kids. And then the last one, architecture. I do incorporate architecture when I'm teaching about a culture.   So, if we're doing art history or history, we'll look at the buildings. So, of course, you do that with ancient Egypt. You look at the pyramids.   When you're talking Old Testament times, you look at the tents. And then as I go through art history with the high schoolers, I'll point out more and more like neoclassical, of course, comes from the ancient Greeks, but it's come to symbolize power and authority. And that's why we see it in government buildings.   So, my degree is graphic design, but it was in the School of Architecture. So, I had a lot of history of architecture and I appreciate it. And so I'm always pointing that out to my kids.   And I do that in my class, in my art history class. I always incorporate the architecture just as a part of understanding a culture.   Laura Dugger: (14:21 - 14:29) I love that. And was there anything specific that you did with your kids for encouraging music or also theater?   Courtney Sanford: (14:30 - 15:29) Oh, yeah. One thing I wish I had done more of was kinder music. I don't know why we didn't do that much kinder music, but now I'm learning more about it.   I wish I had done more of that. And I did put them in piano lessons. One wanted to do violin.   So, they had a few years of learning the basics of music, and then they really got into theater. We have a great Christian youth theater nearby. And so that was a really good experience.   In their Christian youth theater, they would sing praise and worship songs before and during and after a play. They would be praying for the audience and singing worship songs in addition to the singing on the stage. And that whole experience was really good for them.   Even my quietest kid got a big role in a play one time, and he had to memorize a lot of lines and sing in front of people. It's just such a great experience for them.   Laura Dugger: (15:30 - 15:57) I would think so. Even if they don't choose something that we would consider a very artistic career, I can see why all of this is still beneficial. That leads me to another question for you.   Regardless of the way that all of us parents listening are choosing to educate our children, why is it still beneficial for all of us to incorporate art into our homes and into our parenting?   Courtney Sanford: (15:58 - 21:59) That's a great question. So, the first line of the Bible says God created. So, the first thing we learn about God is that he was creative.   He created everything. And then just a few lines later, it says then he created man in his own image. So that tells me that we were created to be creative, to create.   Now, he doesn't let us create stuff out of nothing like him, which is probably for our own good. That would be a mess. But we can create things out of what he created.   And there is a study done by George Land. And there's a video on YouTube of George Land giving a talk about this creativity study that he did. And he created a test for NASA to help them find creative engineers when they were trying to get to the moon.   And they used it to study creativity in children. And they tested five-year-olds. So, they found a group of 1,600 five-year-olds who were in school.   And when they tested them at five years old, 98% of them tested as creative geniuses. So, their plan was to go every five years and test them again just to see what was going on. So, they went back after five years.   The kids are now 10. And it dropped down to like 27%. They went back another five years when the kids were 15, and it was down to about 17%.   And then they were so depressed, they stopped testing them because they could see they began as very creative. So, we're created creative. And a lot of moms will say, yes, I can see that in my children.   But something happens. And this was all in school. Something happened during school that taught them to not be creative.   So, the school teaches the kids to be obedient, to sit still, and to get the same outcome from every kid. Right? There's an expected answer on every test.   And you're to try to get the answer that the teacher wants. That's not creative. So, the first thing to do to preserve their creativity is don't send them to school.   That's the safest bet. And then when you do homeschool them, which I think is the best environment for them, don't do what they do in school. To bring them home and to go to all this trouble just to do the same thing that they're doing in school is not worth the trouble.   So, you've got to not do what they're doing in school. And so, for me, that meant don't do worksheets, make the content interactive. So, I did rely on curriculum, but I didn't rely on the curriculum to be the teacher.   So, I get the content from the curriculum, and then I make it interactive using artistic, creative skills so that they can be creative. And I don't teach it out of them. So, if you have young kids, that's good news.   They're already creative. You just have to don't teach it out of them. If your kids are older and maybe they've been in school, then you might have to like undo some of that training and set up some experiences where you ask them or even like in my classes, I'll set up a challenge.   And I expect everyone's to be different because everybody's going to do it a little bit more creatively in their way. And so, at the end of class, instead of like calling out the answers to see if everybody got the same thing, they're holding up what they did and telling me what they were thinking. And everybody's is different.   And then I really praise the ones who did something different. Maybe they changed the colors. Maybe they put glasses on Mona Lisa.   You know, maybe they gave her a cat to hold. So, I reward thinking outside the box. Now to to pour in beauty, and I think I might have heard this from Charlotte Mason, beauty in, beauty out.   So, you've got to load them with beauty. Now, I think that we were naturally drawn to beauty and people will argue with me about this. They'll say, well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.   But I betcha I could find something that's beautiful and do a survey. And I betcha I could get 100% of people to say, yes, that's beautiful. And I could find something else, maybe a Hindu goddess sculpture.   And I could find something that 100% people would say that is not beautiful. And so, I think that ingrained in some of us because we're created by God, I think we have a sense of appreciating beauty. I do think that it gets taught out of a lot of people.   So, with my kids, I show them a lot of beauty. And this can be as simple as get a coffee table book from the secondhand bookstore on art and put it on your coffee table. Get books from the library and have lots of beautiful things to look at.   And so, when I now when I was teaching my own kids, this is kind of a fly by the seat of my pants. Make it up as I go. Now that they've left home and I can think about it, I'm putting together books that are a little bit more thoughtful.   So, in my books, you will see I've chosen a piece of art that is beautiful and I will pair it with the lesson. And then I'll give you an art activity. So, for example, in Into the Woods, you'll see I've chosen a beautiful piece of art and I paired it with a poem, which is another piece of beauty.   Yes. And then I'll give you an art lesson so that they can get creative with it as well. So, it is this hard to pull it together.   So that's why I'm making books to help parents. So, you have something beautiful and something to do with it. And so, that's how I pour in beauty to give a beauty in beauty out.   Laura Dugger: (21:59 - 22:36) I love that so much. And just even holding this resource, it is so beautiful. There's so much to it.   When it arrived, our daughters were delighted to go through it and to dive in and get to learn. But I'm just thinking many listeners are fellow homeschool parents and also many are not. But I don't want them to be discouraged because I'm even thinking of your courses or if they do intentional art in the evenings or on weekends or summer break and winter break.   There are still ways for all of us to incorporate this.   Courtney Sanford: (22:36 - 24:28) Yes, for sure. Yeah. Even so, my mom, I was public school.   And of course, the word hadn't been invented back then, but my mom appreciates art and poetry and she would always have art books on the coffee table. And I would just stop and, you know, in my free time, flip through the pages. And those images stuck with me my whole life.   She had one that had a Monet on the cover of the Field of Red Poppies. And that was just ingrained in my mind as a piece of beauty. So just something as simple as putting it out on your coffee table.   She also took us to museums whenever we traveled. And she didn't make a big lesson out of it, but I was exposed to beautiful buildings. You know, most museums are in beautiful buildings.   You see the beautiful architecture. And I was exposed to a lot of art that way. So, that was that totally goes with which with summer vacations and your vacations to, you know, make an effort to see a gallery or an art museum when you're traveling.   That makes a big difference. It'll make an impression on them. And of course, the books you could do in the summer.   We have summer classes and we have an art retreat that might not line up with school because it's in May. But the books you could for sure add on. Hopefully someday we'll have evening classes so that you could go to school.   We've got some this coming year that will start at four o'clock. So, hopefully some kids can go to school and come home and join an art class. So, we're working on getting it out as we as I get teachers willing to.   Most of my teachers are homeschool moms, too. And by the end of the day, they're tired. So, I've got a few.   I've got a young lady who's just graduating and she's going to do some late afternoon ones for us next year. So pretty excited about that.   Laura Dugger: (24:28 - 25:04) I love that. And then even thinking of the beauty and beauty out stepping outdoors. There's so much beauty in God's creation and so much change depending on where you live throughout the seasons.   But I love how you also brought up the library, because anytime I'm trying to learn something new, that's my first go to is put books on hold at the library. And so, if we're wanting to know what to add to our library cart just to get us started into this, can you share books that you recommend, both yours and others that you think would be good additions?   Courtney Sanford: (25:05 - 26:19) Oh, that's a good question. Yes, there are. I love to think about the biographies of artists.   And if so, if you're studying ancient history, you could look up a biography on Giotto. And they're still tell the stories in such a nice, kid friendly way. Like there's the story of Giotto.   He was actually watching the sheep. And while he was out in the fields, he would draw on the sides of rocks like big rocks. But you get another rock and you would draw on the sides of rocks.   And another artist was walking through one day and he saw these drawings on the rocks. He was like, wow, you're really talented. Come with me.   I'll make you an apprentice. And those stories are just they're fun to read together and hear those kinds of stories. And of course, the Usborne books of art are beautiful and they often have projects for the kids to do.   I can't think of any specific ones, but I do love a short paperback on the particular artists. And so, I kind of line those up along with the period in history that we're studying.   Laura Dugger: (26:20 - 26:32) That's great. And even you're making me think of picture book biographies on artists. We've always enjoyed those as well.   Obviously, the illustrations are fantastic, too, but the storylines are so interesting.   Courtney Sanford: (26:33 - 27:23) Yes. So, I just grab whatever they have. I had a big laundry basket.   And and I know card and I just grab whatever I could find and sometimes let the kids choose. And sometimes I would choose. If you're going with geography, you can find beautiful photos of the different areas.   See the landscapes or the sunsets. And that can through photography. And you can really get to know a place through beautiful photographs.   I like that part, too. And then that might inspire a pastel drawing of a landscape. Maybe it's a beautiful sunset you could recreate with pastels.   So, photography books are really inspirational, too.   Laura Dugger: (27:23 - 28:10) It's a great idea. And circling back, you had mentioned Andrew Pudewa earlier in our conversation. And I remember learning from him that with writing, the worst way we can teach our children is to say just free write, just write something down or here's a prompt to finish this sentence because better writing comes through imitating.   And so, you've even mentioned tracing is a great way to start. That's not cheating in art if you're not stealing credit from them. But if you're just practicing and tracing, this is a way to imitate.   And so, I'm wondering, do you have any other cautions for ways that may be the wrong way to introduce our kids to art?   Courtney Sanford: (28:11 - 30:50) I agree that. Yeah, you can get writer's block. What I find funny is that some people are so afraid to imitate artists.   But if I were teaching piano, I would teach your kid how to play something by Bach in which he would learn what Bach did. And nobody would say I'm stealing from Bach. You know, and you learn to play Beethoven by playing Beethoven and you you learn to reproduce those pieces of music.   I do the same thing in art. We look at what the masters did and we'll copy it in order to learn what they knew. And that way we build.   We're like standing on the shoulders of giants. So, we don't want every kid to have to start with inventing the wheel themselves. We'd never get very far.   We want to learn what the masters knew and then build on that. So, I do a lot of imitation. And then as the students ready, I let them know you are free to change this or to experiment with it.   So just last week we were drawing and painting red poppies and learning about Georgia O'Keeffe. And so, I said we can do an imitation of her poppy. And I'll show you step by step how to reproduce her poppy.   And in doing that, we're going to cause us to look more closely at it and study her blends. Like she would blend from yellow to orange to red in every petal. And we can study that technique.   And then as we do it and we practice it, we look more closely at hers and it kind of becomes a part of us. And then we'll find another flower and we'll use that same technique on a flower that we choose. Or maybe it's a flower we make up and we take that technique and we can apply it.   And it's a much better way to learn than trying to learn it yourself without looking at what the masters did. So, I think that I think I pulled a lot of that from Andrew Pudewa. The idea of I'm going to assist you until you say I got this.   I can do it from here. So, I do assist until they get it. And then I always say whenever you're ready, as soon as you're ready, change it and make it your own or do your own thing.   And because turning them loose too soon can break their confidence. So, you want to build them up until they can confidently experiment on their own.   Laura Dugger: (30:51 - 32:34) Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor. I'm so excited to share today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage, with you. WinShape Marriage is a fantastic ministry that helps couples prepare, strengthen, and if needed, even save their marriage.   WinShape Marriage is grounded on the belief that the strongest marriages are the ones that are nurtured, even if it seems like things are going smoothly. That way they'll be stronger if they do hit a bump along their marital journey. 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Thanks for your sponsorship.    Well, and as parents, once we're past the resistance to maybe invest some of our time or our money or allow the mess into our home, but if we push past through that and we're ready to get started, I'd love to go over some practical tips.   So, Courtney, first, just what are some great art supplies to have on hand?   Courtney Sanford: (32:36 - 37:13) A number two pencil and some Crayola markers you probably already have. Those are great tools. I like to have my kids work in an art journal, and you can get these real inexpensive at Michael's.   It'll say on the cover, mixed media art Journal, and they come in different sizes. I kind of like the big ones, and that will allow you to use paint, pencil, and marker or anything you want. If it says sketchbook, it's not going to hold up to paint very well.   So that's why I get the mixed media paper. So, I start with the art journal, and then I like to make that journal be their book on a subject. So right now, I'm doing ancient history with some kids, and so they are making their own book about ancient history.   So, every week we'll do a drawing or a painting or watercolor on a lesson in ancient history. And so, each piece is not a masterpiece to hang on the wall. Each piece is a part of the story in their book.   That takes all the pressure off. So, they don't see this as, I don't know if this is going to be good enough to hang on the wall. That's not even a question.   It's a part of the story in your book. They can also take some notes. They can show their grandparents and review the topic by presenting it to their grandparents and showing off their book.   And then you can collect their books and put them on a shelf. It's not all over the house making you crazy. And then you can see from year to year how their skills have improved.   So, I kind of like every year I like pick a topic to be the subject of our art journal. So, I call it arts integrated learning. So, I'm pairing an academic subject with art for that year.   So, it could be poetry. It could be history. It could be science.   Whatever you pick. That's what you'll add to your art journal with.   Pencils. I like blending tools too. There are some people call them stompies.   For those of you who are watching. Here's one. It's just rolled up newspaper, but you can buy these at Michael's.   They're really cheap. But it takes a drawing to the next level. You can just blend things out and shade things really lovely.   Mark Kistler does some videos and teaches you how to. He'll go shade, shade, shade. And so that's a good way to start.   And it really elevates a drawing and it gives them a lot of confidence. And then of course the good eraser. The book drawing with children is a really good one for our parents to read and then teach from in that book.   They suggest you have them draw with markers so that they don't spend an hour erasing. If you have someone who's a perfectionist, they will make one mark and spend 20 minutes erasing it. And so, if you go right to drawing with markers, that's gonna teach them to make a good mark first and then keep going and not spend half an hour erasing.   When I get to age nine or 10, I like to use acrylic paints, but I only buy four colors of paint and then I make them mix all the other colors. So, we use yellow, magenta, blue, and white. Those are like the colors in your printer.   Cyan, magenta, and yellow are the ones in your printer. And those colors can make all the other colors. Now your printer has black, but I don't give kids black.   Instead of black, they could make purple or brown or dark color. So, you know, you teach them how to mix the colors that they want. They'll learn to mix it because they want green or they want purple, or they want brown.   And then they develop a sense of color theory, and you don't even have to teach it. They'll figure it out because they want those colors. If they find, if, if you don't feel confident in that, you can buy craft colors of the specific colors, especially brown.   That's a hard one to mix. But I do like the coverage of acrylic paints. I like watercolors too.   That's a little bit easier to get into. You just take it slow and practice a lot. So that's really all you need.   It's pretty simple.   Laura Dugger: (37:14 - 37:27) Well, and I'm wondering too, even with the acrylic paint at that age, once they're older, that one, I'm assuming can stain. So are there any tips that you have for containing the mess?   Courtney Sanford: (37:28 - 38:32) Yes, I get, and they're a little bit hard to find. So go to Amazon and find a, a tablecloth that is plastic on one side and felt on the other side. I forget what you call it, but there'll be like picnic tables, tablecloths.   And the plastic ones are going to drive you crazy because they're too thin. So, if it's flannel backed, it's a little bit thicker. So I get a white one at the beginning of the year.   And that comes out anytime we do clay or paint, and it goes over the kitchen table and I don't worry about cleaning it. You just let it dry, fold it up. And I put mine in the China cabinet right there by the table.   And then anytime we do something messy, that tablecloth comes out and, and then just fold the mess back up in it. And it works, it works really great to, and then you might, if you're, if you're a neat freak, maybe plan on buying one at the beginning of every school year so that you get clean slates. And then the paint that gets onto the tablecloth is actually lovely and it'll be pretty next time you get it out.   Laura Dugger: (38:33 - 39:11) Oh, I love that. That's a genius tip. I appreciate that for coming indoors because in the summer, I guess we could take it outside depending on where we live.   But then what about any hacks for finding the time to do this? And I guess I'm thinking back to a previous episode with Beth Rosenbleeth. She's the one who started Days with Grey and she would talk about different art prompts that she would set out for her children in the morning for a variety of ages.   But were there any things that kind of required minimal time from you, but had maximum return for your kids?   Courtney Sanford: (39:11 - 41:06) Yeah, that's a good point. I had, I wouldn't say I had a strict schedule, but I had a pattern to my days. And the time after lunch was a good time to do messy things in the kitchen because we were in the kitchen anyway.   And as I could clean up lunch and start dinner, I could be in the kitchen with them and they could be creative at the kitchen table with minimum involvement from me. One of my best afternoons was we had the microscopes out to do something specific and I left it out as I was cooking chili. And as I cut up each ingredient, I would cut a thin slice for them to look at under the microscope.   And so they were looking at a bell pepper and a red pepper and celery and tomato. And they were so, they so enjoyed that and I was able to cook dinner at the same time, which was fabulous. And that turned, it was probably like a 15-minute science lesson into like four hours of discovering things under the microscope.   So that element of play and you can do that with your art supplies too. Like I'll demonstrate a technique and then leave it out. I'll turn my attention to cooking dinner while they see what else they can do with it.   And, um, you know, I'll give them a few tips. Like, um, if you mix these three colors together, you're going to make brown and then turn your back and let them discover it for themselves. So, um, I'm a big crock pot person.   And so after lunch would be the time I need to clean up lunch and put something in the crock pot. So that would be a good time for me to get them started on art or science and, um, and then turn my back and let them have that, um, that discovery time without me hovering or telling them what to do or something.   Laura Dugger: (41:06 - 41:22) Oh, that's a great rhythm. I love these ideas. And then I kind of want to go in chunks of age.   So, thinking of little kids, how would you define the difference between a piece of art and a craft?   Courtney Sanford: (41:23 - 43:41) Yeah, a craft is going to be something where the focus is on following directions and that's important. They need to learn how to follow directions. And so we would do, especially around the holidays, I might do a craft and we all follow directions.   Um, a piece of art is going to be where they're, they all come out different. They're allowed to play and express themselves. Um, for me personally, if I'm doing a craft when I'm done, I think, oh, I could make 50 of these and sell them.   If it's an art, when I'm done with a piece of art, like one of these paintings behind me, when I'm done with that, I'm thinking I could never do that again. That took so much out of me. I'm exhausted.   A little piece of my soul is in that that's art. That's the difference. Um, so I don't sell my paintings because there's a little piece of my soul in, um, my husband makes fun of me for that.   He's like, you could just sell your paintings. They're like, what? They're, they're like my babies.   I can't, I can't part with them. It took so much out of me to create them. Um, but a craft, yeah, I'll just give away things that are, that I just followed directions for, um, in terms of kids, younger kids will enjoy crafts, but getting to high school, they recognize it as slave labor and they don't want to do that.   They are in what the classical education people call the, the, um, poetic stage, you know, they want to express themselves and they want to be unique. I think this is why they get tattoos. The tattoo is a way of saying this is who I am.   This is what it means to me. I'm unique. Um, so I think if we don't teach them to express themselves in art, they're going to get tattoos.   So that might encourage moms to, to give them the skills so that they can express themselves. You know, they need to be able to write poetry or write songs or paint a painting or do a drawing. There's that need inside of us to do that that God put in us.   And if they don't have an outlet, then they're going to find something like tattoos or something that we don't want them to be doing. Yeah. I mean, some of my kids are tattooed.   It's not bad.   Laura Dugger: (43:42 - 44:25) Well, and you've kind of answered a follow-up question I had because we talked about little kids, but I'm thinking of teens. So going back, my background is in marriage and family therapy, and we would encourage everyone that journaling is a free form of therapy. But I think of art as the same way.   And there's even studies that show when you're engaged in something artistic, the critical side of your brain goes offline. So you can't think negative thoughts while you're creating something new, but with teens, there's that added benefit of getting to express themselves. So is there anything else with art that you see as basically free therapy for adolescents?   Courtney Sanford: (44:26 - 46:54) Oh, sure. I do see it a lot. I experienced it because I started my business because of the shutdown and because I was teaching in person and then I had to switch to online teaching.   And so, the group that I had moved online and I figured out how to do it and got a little bit better at it. And then that summer I offered a class for adults. These were directors and I was in classical conversations at the time.   And so a whole bunch of teachers are expected to teach Western cultural history without a lot of background. And so some of the moms asked me if I would do my art class for them. And so I had about a group of like 50 adults and we would get on for an hour and a half every day.   And this was at the height of the shutdown when turning on the news, just stresses you out. Going to the grocery store was stressful because people were in masks or they weren't in masks or, you know, we didn't know anything. It was such a stressful time, but that hour and a half that we had together, we, our focus was on discovering a piece of art.   So, we were looking at beautiful things and then we were creating something and that changed our focus from what was going on in the world. And we would just relax, and we'd enjoy it. Having the live class kept our focus on it.   And when I don't have a live class in front of me, I'll be like, oh, I should put the laundry in or I should start dinner and I get distracted. But with that, you know, with other people on zoom, it keeps me focused. And so, we'd have this wonderful hour and a half vacation from the world.   And after it was over, I would just have this sense of peace. And then I'd come down and be like, oh yeah, that's still going on. And it was, it was so good for our mental health.   And, and I get, I hear moms tell me that the hour and a half once a week they spend with me doing art has been such a blessing. Like one student lost her father a year ago and this is helping her. She said she's finally coming out of her depression and she's finding a way to express herself and find beauty again.   And it's, it's been transformative for some students. So, it is a blessing. And I didn't, I didn't read that somewhere.   That's just from my experience. So, I'm a big believer in that.   Laura Dugger: (46:54 - 47:51) I can see why I think you're bringing up two points. I don't want to miss both with art therapy and then also art in community. So art and community first, I think for all of us at any age, what can we do as this is airing probably when everybody's getting out for summertime, how can we gather others alongside of us for whether it's our kids or us as peers to get to engage in these activities together.   And so, I want to follow up with you on that, but also before I lose my thought, I also want to link back to Karen Pence's episode. She had started art therapy for veterans, I believe, and just incredible. The healing that is possible through this.   So, do you have any thoughts Courtney on ways that we can this summer gather together community at different ages and do something artistic?   Courtney Sanford: (47:51 - 52:15) That is a good question. So, we have, I have found the online classes are the easiest for people to get to. And it's I get people ask if we can do it in person, but honestly it's hard to get people out or they're busy.   They're doing things in summer. So, we do offer a class online in the summer that's live. We have recorded classes that you could do alone or get a few people together and, do them together.   I have some sampler packs too. So, some of them are just three lessons. You could get some friends together and find, maybe you could find three, three times during the summer to do.   I have like a Vango sampler pack and a couple of short ones that you could just pay for the video and do with your friends or maybe a mother daughter event. Maybe you do the self-paced class with your daughter. And I've had some seniors, like seniors in high school, do a mother daughter class together and just say, this is such a good time for us to spend a little bit of time together, a little bonus time before they go off to college.   During the school year, we have, I have a watercolor artist friends. She lives near me and she's a professional watercolor artist and she does the class called Bible journaling. And that is a beautiful combination of a devotion and a watercolor time together.   Those are hour and a half classes too. And they meet once a week. And we sometimes we'll have grandmas, we'll have high school students, we'll have mother daughter pairs do it together.   And they actually have a little prayer time, a little study of scripture. And then then Kate teaches them step-by-step how to do a beautiful watercolor and incorporate some hand lettering in it. So that's just a beautiful fun time together.   So I highly recommend her class during the school year. If, if a mom could get away, or if you have a high school daughter to do it together, that is a great experience. And then I have a short version of art history that you could do with friends or your high school daughter.   It's called paint your way through marvelous to behold, which is just 12 lessons that goes through. And that's a variety of drawing and painting. If you wanted to do something like that.   So, lots of things, or you can check out the books. And if you feel confident following step-by-step instructions in a book, you could use the book or a combination of videos and books. If you're feeling kind of like you could lead a art group, you could get the cell page video, watch the video and then do, you know, exactly what I said, do that live with a group.   And if you have any art experience doing that, you could get, probably get, I would like invite all the homeschool moms in your co-op group to get together. And I do some, sometimes I'll go to do a mom's group, do a watercolor or I love to do the milkmaid with moms because the milkmaid is this beautiful painting from the Dutch masters of a woman cooking. She's just pouring milk.   I think she's making bread pudding and it's just so beautiful. It's like, what I think I look like homeschooling. I'm wearing like a long gold gown and those suns coming in and everything's perfect.   I'm like, this is the ideal. This is what I think homeschooling is going to look like. And then I kind of use that painting as a launch pad for painting Delft tiles from the period.   And so sometimes I'll, I'll do that with some homeschool moms because I like to encourage homeschool moms. I know it's hard. And I had some mentors when I was homeschooling that I really appreciated.   So, I'm always happy to, to be the support and be able to say it's worth it. Keep going. I know you're driving a crappy car, but it will be worth it.   And so, the sacrifices you make now totally pay off. And you know, before I know it, my son is going to be homeschooling his daughter. She's seven months now, but it's going to fly by, you know, she'll be four before you know it.   And I'll be teaching her how to paint. I suppose.   Laura Dugger: (52:16 - 53:13) When was the first time you listened to an episode of The Savvy Sauce? How did you hear about our podcast? Did a friend share it with you?   Will you be willing to be that friend now and text five other friends or post on your socials, anything about The Savvy Sauce that you love? If you share your favorite episodes, that is how we continue to expand our reach and get the good news of Jesus Christ in more ears across the world. So, we need your help.   Another way to help us grow is to leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts. Each of these suggestions will cost you less than a minute, but it will be a great benefit to us. Thank you so much for being willing to be generous with your time and share. We appreciate you.    I don't want to miss what website to direct everyone to. If they want to sign up for one of these classes, where's the best place to follow up?   Courtney Sanford: (53:14 - 54:27) Go to delightfulartco.com and on that page, you'll see live classes, self-paced classes, summer retreats. I've done adult retreats before. I'd be open to doing it again if people want to.   So, I have, I would call it private retreats. So, if you want to get a group of women together, maybe somebody has a beach house, I'll come and do the art. It could be a one day, two day, or three-day event.   So that's an option. And we have self-paced classes. So, lots of things to look at.   I have a lot of sample classes on the website too. If you want to drop in and see what they're like. I think there's a how to paint Monet's water lilies is on the site.   You can watch that and see what it's like. Some people are afraid to try an online art class, but we all loved Bob Ross, and we watched him. So, if you can imagine saying, Bob, stop, could you do that again?   That's what my classes are like, and I'll be happy to stop and show you again. And then you can hold up your work at the end and I can give you some feedback. So, I'm like the new Bob Ross.   Laura Dugger: (54:27 - 54:46) There you go. That's wonderful. Thank you for sharing that.   And Courtney, I just have a couple more questions for you. If let's turn it back to parenting. If we want to get started today and we just want next step to get started.   What is an art prompt that we can still try today?   Courtney Sanford: (54:47 - 57:26) I would look at what you're, what, what are you teaching your kids? So, if you're teaching them, maybe you have a library book on the coffee table that you're studying biology. Pull out one thing from that and draw what you see and reproduce that.   Just one drawing a week. And before you know it, you'll have a whole biology book. So, I like to instead of saying parents, you have to add on another course.   You have to add art to everything else you're doing. Slide it into what you're already doing and it will enhance what they remember about that. And it's not like a whole other subject.   So just use art as a tool to help them remember what you want them to learn anyway. So, anything you want them to teach, if you have a photo or a drawing, have them trace it or draw it. I actually another good way to start is if you have little kids and Bible story time, let them draw what you're reading about.   My son loved to do stick figures. So, I have the whole Bible told in stick figures from when I'm from my youngest kid. And it is fabulous, especially like Sodom and Gomorrah.   And, you know, there's a lot of violent stuff. Boys love that stuff. So, he illustrated a lot of the Old Testament because I read it every morning, and he would just draw what he heard me.   I think I was using the Children's Illustrated Bible. So, he had some things to look at. That's another great way to get started.   Just let them look at the story and draw in their own art journal. So, there's so many fun ways you can use it in every subject. I had a mom tell me she read me an email.   She said, my daughter is just blooming in your classes. I wish every subject could be taught with an art journal and a paint palette. And I replied, we're working on it.   We're we've got we've got Latin and art, science and art, literature and art. There's just so many ways to find inspiration and what you're already studying and find the beauty in that subject. So, in our site, our art and biology course, students do a beautiful watercolor of the DNA strand.   And they draw the cell in watercolor. And it's just beautiful. And it helps them remember it and practices their art skills.   So, it's like a two for one. Think of it as a two for one. Take art and put it in another subject.   Laura Dugger: (57:26 - 57:46) I love win wins. That sounds amazing. And Courtney, I just have one final question for you today.   We are called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so is my final question for you today. What is your savvy sauce?   Courtney Sanford: (57:47 - 58:15) The beauty, in beauty out, has been kind of my savvy sauce and also as unto the Lord. So, whatever I do, I do as unto the Lord. If I'm homeschooling, I'm teaching biology.   I'm going to do as unto the Lord. I'm not going to hand out a worksheet. I'm going to make it.   I'm going to make it a great experience. So, I would have to say whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly as unto the Lord and not for men.   Laura Dugger: (58:16 - 58:36) What a great place to end. Courtney, you are so inspiring. You've given us great ideas and kind of confidence to get to put this into practice.   Even if we're not artists like you, we're all created in God's image and therefore can be creative. So, thank you for your time and wisdom today. Thank you so much for being my guest.   Courtney Sanford: (58:37 - 58:40) You are sure welcome. I had a great time. It's good to talk to you.   Laura Dugger: (58:41 - 1:02:25) You as well. One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.   We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now?   Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life?   We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.   If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason.   We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone.   Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible.   I selected the Quest NIV Bible, and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ.   I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

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Mars Inc., known for its chocolate products like Mars bars and M&Ms, is making a major move into the savory snack market. With a $35.9 billion deal to acquire Kellanova, Mars is positioning itself to compete with industry giants like PepsiCo. This acquisition could reshape the savory snack landscape and help Mars diversify beyond its traditional chocolate-based portfolio. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova, a major player in the global savory snack market.  Formerly part of Kellogg's, Kellanova produces well-known brands like Pringles and Rice Krispie Treats. Skip and Dez explore why Mars, typically focused on chocolate, is investing heavily in snacks like crisps and pretzels. They also look at how the rise in cocoa prices has pushed Mars to diversify its portfolio and enter the savory snack market. Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Dez's discussion offers valuable insights Mars Inc.'s strategic move into the savory snack market. Key points include: Mars Inc. is acquiring Kellanova for $35.9 billion, giving it a major stake in the global snack food industry. Kellanova is a new snack food company, formerly a division of Kellogg's, featuring brands like Pringles. Rising cocoa prices are driving Mars to diversify into savory snacks, which are less affected by cocoa market fluctuations. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to our -- NEW!!!-- interactive audio scripts, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information. Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

Today, I want to dive into a topic that I think so many of us can relate to—the struggle of balancing everything as a modern mom. You know, those moments when you're juggling work, family, and personal aspirations, and you feel like you're constantly dropping the ball? Yep, we're going there. Let's start with a fun little story about my recent experience with Rice Krispie Treats and then move into some key takeaways.AFTER YOU LISTEN:Grab my 10 Favorite Time-Management Hacks and take control back!Join Growth Getters for all your work/life balance systemsLike what you heard? Leave a 5 Star Review! Get your Free Gift by leaving a review hereOTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE:Episode 87: Five Biggest Mistakes I've Made As An Entrepreneur Episode 98: Five Things No One Tells You About Keeping An Organized HomeEpisode 11: Why You Need Boundaries in Your Business

Have you ever watched a movie so perplexing that you just had to talk about it? That's exactly what happened with Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted," and we're serving up a full breakdown with a side of sarcasm. Join us, Dan and Tony, as we dissect the film's underbaked humor and the curious case of historical mascots in shoddy costumes. It's a wild ride through comedic miscues and a script that needed more time in the oven, but we promise you'll come away with more than a half-toasted understanding of where this pastry-themed film went awry.Ever wondered how a ravioli could survive in an aquarium or why a kid might pack a toaster during a runaway attempt? We tackle these surreal moments with a blend of amusement and critique. Our conversation snacks on the oddities of the narrative, the clunky integration of historical references, and a cereal award show that was more cringe than crunch. With guest appearances by Amy Schumer and Jim Gaffigan, we chew through performances and ponder the comedic potential of space race products that somehow didn't translate into out-of-this-world laughter.To top off our episode, we sink our teeth into the satirical layers of "Unfrosted," measuring the sprinkle of humor against the dough of historical context. We debate whether Rice Krispie Treats demand a chocolate topping while reflecting on how a seemingly straightforward story of Pop-Tarts got so crumbly. From McCarthy's comedic flickers to Marsden's solid turn, we're unpacking it all—no toasting necessary. So, grab a snack and tune in for our frosted analysis; it's a conversation that's sure to pop.This description written proudly by AI.Be our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

SummaryJulie Eaton, creator of the popular food blog Julie's Eats and Treats, discusses her new cookbook and the importance of easy, family-friendly recipes. She emphasizes the value of no-fuss cooking that uses pantry staples and is bursting with flavor. Julie also talks about the pressure to live a perfect life and how she embraces being a 'sweatpants friend' who values comfort and togetherness. She shares how growing up on a farm in Minnesota shaped her view on family and cooking. The importance of family time and conversation Meal planning is a time-saving and stress-reducing strategy that can also save money and prevent mealtime ruts. It is important to teach children how to use meal planning and involve them in the kitchen. Shopping for each meal can be time-consuming, so embracing meal planning can free up time each day. It is helpful to pick out recipes in advance and make meal planning a habit. Cooking together as a family can be a bonding experience and a way to teach important skills. It reduces stress and allows for quality family time. Kids can learn a variety of skills through cooking, from fractions to reading. Cooking also helps build comprehension and can be used as a teaching tool in school. It's important to create a safe environment for kids to help in the kitchen and feel important. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss the importance of having the right kitchen tools and being organized when it comes to cooking and grocery shopping. They mention various tools such as knives, mixers, stools, nonstick skillets, and aprons. They also talk about the benefits of using a grocery list and note-taking apps to stay organized. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss the convenience of using an app or voice assistant to manage grocery lists. They talk about how it saves time and prevents the need to go back and forth in the store. They also mention the use of canned chicken as a pantry staple, which Julie finds surprising as she considers herself a picky chicken eater. In this part of the conversation, Julie discusses the convenience of using frozen chopped onions and other pantry staples. She mentions that she often uses frozen chopped onions because she doesn't like chopping fresh onions and crying. She also mentions that frozen chopped onions are handy and can be easily added to various dishes without the need for thawing. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss a recipe for creamy soup using evaporated milk as a substitute for heavy cream. They also talk about other dairy substitutes like oat milk and avocado oil. Julie mentions that the recipe is easy to meal prep and is a filling breakfast option for kids. Lisa expresses her love for Mexican food and mentions that the breakfast enchiladas and hash brown breakfast casserole from Julie's book look amazing. Julie appreciates the compliment and mentions that she is a visual eater. They conclude by saying that there are no specific breakfast items they wanted to bring up. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss breakfast options, including pumpkin bread and muffins. They also talk about their love for pumpkin-flavored foods. They then move on to discuss salads and sides, including roasted sweet potatoes and oven-roasted vegetables. Julie mentions that she tried to provide a wide range of options, including dairy-free and grain-free choices. They end the conversation by mentioning cheesy garlic butter pasta as a decadent side dish. This part of the conversation discusses easy and convenient meals that can be made with pantry staples. The hosts talk about dishes like pasta packets and Spanish rice that are simple to make and require only a few ingredients. They also mention recipes for soups, stews, and slow cooker meals that can be divided into different proteins like chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. The conversation concludes with a discussion about chicken tetrazzini, a dish that one of the hosts remembers from their childhood. In this part of the conversation, Julie discusses homemade meals using pantry staples. She mentions making a creamy pasta dish with chicken, and how it can be customized with leftover ham or turkey. She also talks about her homemade hamburger helper, which is made with ground beef and various seasonings. Julie emphasizes the convenience and deliciousness of these homemade meals. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss different ways to use zucchini and seafood in meals. Julie shares her zucchini boat idea and how she turned her excess zucchini into a dinner. They also talk about the importance of finding a balance between indulgent and healthier foods. Lisa mentions her love for shrimp and shares some shrimp recipes, as well as tilapia. They discuss the challenge of cooking fish for beginners and busy individuals. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss two dessert recipes: Rice Krispie Treats and Knock You Naked Bars. Julie shares her easy and delicious recipe for Rice Krispie Treats, which only requires five ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Lisa expresses her love for Rice Krispie Treats and Julie mentions that her recipe includes extra butter. They then move on to discuss Julie's recipe for Knock You Naked Bars, which are chocolate chip cookie bars with a gooey caramel filling. Julie mentions that these bars have been passed down in her family for years and are a crowd-pleaser. Julie discusses her experience with creating the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe that satisfies different preferences for texture and consistency. She explains that chocolate chip cookies are a personal preference and everyone has their own ideal version. Julie experimented with different ingredients and techniques to achieve the desired chewiness, crispiness, thickness, and texture. She emphasizes the trial and error process of finding the right balance and adjusting the recipe to suit individual tastes. Julie, the founder of Julie's Eats and Treats, discusses her popular food blog and cookbook. She shares that her focus is on easy, family-friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Julie emphasizes the importance of providing resources that help families enjoy delicious meals together. She also mentions that her book is available on Amazon and that people can find her on social media.KeywordsJulie Eaton, Julie's Eats and Treats, cookbook, easy recipes, family-friendly, pantry staples, flavor, pressure, perfect life, sweatpants friend, comfort, togetherness, growing up on a farm, Minnesota, family time, conversation, building a business, meal planning, time-saving, stress-reducing, money-saving, involving children in the kitchen, cooking, family, bonding, skills, stress reduction, quality time, teaching tool, safe environment, kitchen tools, cooking, grocery shopping, knives, mixers, stools, nonstick skillets, aprons, grocery list, note-taking apps, grocery lists, app, voice assistant, convenience, time-saving, canned chicken, pantry staple, frozen chopped onions, pantry staples, convenience, cooking tips, creamy soup, evaporated milk, dairy substitutes, oat milk, avocado oil, meal prep, filling breakfast, Mexican food, breakfast enchiladas, hash brown breakfast casserole, breakfast, pumpkin bread, muffins, salads, sides, roasted sweet potatoes, oven-roasted vegetables, dairy-free, grain-free, cheesy garlic butter pasta, easy meals, convenient meals, pantry staples, pasta packets, Spanish rice, soups, stews, slow cooker meals, chicken tetrazzini, homemade meals, pantry staples, creamy pasta, chicken, ham, turkey, hamburger helper, ground beef, seasonings, convenience, deliciousness, zucchini, seafood, balance, shrimp, tilapia, beginner cook, busy individuals, dessert recipes, Rice Krispie Treats, Knock You Naked Bars, easy recipes, family recipes, chocolate chip cookies, recipe, texture, consistency, preferences, chewy, crispy, thick, thin, flat, experimentation, trial and error, food blog, cookbook, easy recipes, family-friendly, pantry staples, TakeawaysEasy, family-friendly recipes can be made with pantry staples and still be bursting with flavor.There is pressure to live a perfect life, but it's important to embrace comfort and togetherness.Growing up on a farm in Minnesota shaped Julie's view on family and cooking.Julie's cookbook, Julie's Eats and Treats, offers a collection of her favorite recipes that are easy to make and delicious. Family time and conversation are importantBuilding a business requires dedication and hard workTechnology can be a distraction from family timeMaking time for meals together is valuable Meal planning can save time, reduce stress, and prevent mealtime ruts.Involving children in meal planning and cooking can teach them valuable skills.Picking out recipes in advance and making meal planning a habit can make the process easier.Meal planning can also save money by reducing food waste and preventing unnecessary trips to the grocery store. Cooking together as a family can strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.Kids can learn important skills like fractions and reading through cooking.Cooking reduces stress and provides an opportunity for quality family time.Creating a safe environment for kids to help in the kitchen is important. Having the right kitchen tools can make cooking more enjoyable and efficient.Using an apron can help protect your clothes from spills and stains.Creating a grocery list and using note-taking apps can help you stay organized while shopping.Teaching kids to cook and giving them their own tools can empower them and make cooking more fun. Using an app or voice assistant for grocery lists can save time and prevent back-and-forth in the store.Canned chicken 

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the Rice Krispie Treat. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes S’mores. Check out Dan's podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

Top Pumpkin Spice Food Each State Is Googling - Highlights include pumpkin spice Red Vines in California . . . Oreos in Oregon, Nevada, Kentucky, and Rhode Island . . . and pumpkin spice Rice Krispie Treats in Idaho. Pumpkin spice Spam in Arizona . . . cream cheese in North Dakota and Indiana. But who is googling "pumpkin spice butt wipes" LOL!

Two years after failing big in his attempt to run across Georgia solo, he succeeded this time at running and walking 277.2 miles from Jekyll island to Columbus GA. Make sure to subscribe to "Run The Race" to hear inspiring stories like his, people talking about fitness and faith. (2:13) Runner Kevin Schied talks first about how and why he started running 13 years ago, in his early 40s while working a desk job and wanting to lose weight - graduating from 5Ks to ultramarathons on trials. He says it's never too late to get started, and has advice and how to do that smartly. We also talk about knowing the difference between injury and aches or pains, for newer or experienced runners. (11:30) One month ago, he was one of the 3 people that finished the solo Run Across Georgia event, finishing 1st place! It ended up being more than 280 miles in less than 5 days, about 8 times the distance he made it in 2021. We talk about his daily mileage strategy...training for this...sleeping a few hours at a time in the back of a truck...mind games when running so much by himself in the dark...how vital his CREW was...and how a runner behind him was a good push. As for equipment, (26:36) good running shoes are crucial, but they had to be doctored or cut. In a parking lot in the middle of Georgia, he also talks about the surgery done on his foot, blisters. What was the emotions for him and his team as they crossed the finish line? For one, he just wanted to sit down...and eat too, Along the way, distractions helped. And he had more fun (and foot pain) than he expected! Will he do it again? (35:10) Mental toughness is important for a lot of things in life. Kevin talks about pushing through in running and life, even when it hurts. Nutrition is crucial too, as he took in too much sodium at the start of RAG that led to major ankle swelling. Adversely, lots of rice krispie treats were key to his success! (41:29) Finding other people to motivate you is also very helpful, people like Jennifer and Lisa that crewed Kevin in his journey across GA. He likes group running with others better. Now, Kevin has some new speed and distance goals. After the chat, I share some reflections from a young soldier who made it more than halfway in the Run Across Georgia, but learned a lot about himself and Christ along the way. And I close the episode in prayer. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast! Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and all past episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.

One of the many sweet treats I enjoyed when I was young was Rice Krispie Treats. On the back of the box, you could always find the recipe. Or was it on the side? They were easy to make and fun to eat. They're still popular today with my nieces and nephews. But sometimes, people feel the need to mess with a good thing... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-64f25dac5fa87').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-64f25dac5fa87.modal.secondline-modal-64f25dac5fa87").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

I try to get cute with a birthday treat and end up making a major discovery about Rice Krispie Treats. PLUS, when I’m faced with seeing my best friend Maari’s play and getting my take-out order on time, things get really real. Get Tickets to Hogs For The Cause: Rock The Block: GET TICKETS HERE

Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon! We are coming to you LIVE from Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar in Nashville, TN! That's right -- we recorded on location, in the wild, on set to talk all things cereal and what better place to do that than a whole restaurant dedicated to serving you bowls of cereal with toppings? Who would have thought that a snack that started as a healthy digestive and now become a sugary snack for your morning? From 1863 to 2022, we've made quite a stride folks! And Jami and Fallon are here to review it all! Also, in case you're one of the two people in the world who hasn't made homemade Rice Krispie Treats, Jami is here to give us a 5 second recipe. Lastly, Fallon tries to claim Post as based in Michigan but in fact it's headquarters are in Lakeville, Minnesota. MIDWEST IS THE BEST! Special thanks to our friends at Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar for letting us record on the patio with bowls of cereal in our hands! (This was not a paid partnership, we were happy to buy, enjoy, and support.) Go check them out @wannaspooncerealbar and if you're in Nashville, stop by the restaurant in 12 South! *Do you have a cereal restaurant in your town? Tell us about it! Visit @thesnackshowpod on Instagram & leave a comment! Honorable Mentions: Captain Crunch Berries + Lucky Charms with 2% milk Cinnamon Toast Crunch + cookie dough bites with almond milk Reese's Puffs with cookie dough bites with 2% milk Grape-Nuts Cookie Crisp Reese's Puffs Oh's Honeycomb Milk Bar Cereal Milk Kix Blueberry Morning Special K Strawberry + Yogurt Quaker Oats Puffed Rice Kellogg Corn Flakes Post Toasties Rice Krispies Frosted Flakes Captain Crunch Honey Nut Cheerios Raisin Bran Apple Jacks Froot Loops Cocoa Puffs Wheaties LIFE Cereal Lucky Charms Trix Rice Krispie Treats General Mills Cereal Bars Cereal Treats (Golden Graham, Cinnamon Toast Crunch) Post Big Bites Kellogg Jumbo Snax Snack of the Week: Jami: sweet potato fries from Burger Up (runner up: Colin the Catepillar) Fallon: Flight of Snacks: Percy Pigs Party Time, Stella Jean's Strawberry Oat Crumble Ice Cream, Salt and Straw Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Ice Cream ... Follow us on Instagram & join the conversation! @thesnackshowpod Intro music + jingle by Jordy Searcy! Go check out his new album "Daylight" on Spotify now! ... Anchor: It's everything you need to make a podcast all in one place. Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. ... #cereal #breakfastofchampions #wannaspooncerealbar #snacks #snackattack #thesnackdown #snacktime #snacking #snackideas # snackfaves #snackdebate #junkfood #food #snacksonsnacks #foodpics #foodstagram #foodlove #mofome #eatmoresnacks #teamjami #teamfallon

It's our 50th episode and coincidentally, the 4th of July, so we're getting patriotic with Hamilton! We're also discussing the latest episode of Ms. Marvel and eating Rice Krispie Treats, and one thing in all of this makes at least one person CRY! Intrigue! Thank you to Julius H. from Pixabay for our theme song. 

Today we'll be reading a story called That Time I Didn't Listen. Do you ever have those moments where someone warns you about something, but you kind of want to find out for yourself? Or maybe you don't quite believe them? This is a story about moments like those, and what our storyteller learned from them.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comMusic and Stories brought to you by Things with Wings Productions and Phaeton Starling Publishing.FULL TRANSCRIPT:Pssst! Over here!Take my hand, I'll take you to a Pretend Land!Are you ready?1 -2 -3, Wheeeeeeeeee!Welcome to A Carefully Built Pretend. My name is Melissa, and I'm so glad you're here!Today we'll be reading a story called That Time I Didn't Listen. Do you ever have those moments where someone warns you about something, but you kind of want to find out for yourself? Or maybe you don't quite believe them? This is a story about moments like those, and what our storyteller learned from them.Are you ready? Here we go!The first time I didn't listen I was making Rice Krispie Squares with my mom. We put a pot on the stove and melted some butter, then added some marshmallows to it and melted those too, then we mixed in the cereal, and it was a big gooey, sticky, sweet mess. My mom took the pot off the stove. I turned to look at the burner, it was a pretty, bright orange colour. “Don't touch the hot stove, you'll get hurt,” said my mom. “It's so pretty,” I thought “I'll only touch it a little bit,” I thought. I reached out my forefinger and placed it down on the bright orange burner. “Owwie owwie!” I shouted, popping my finger into my mouth as the burning pain shot up my arm. I took my finger out of my mouth and looked down at it. My skin was bright red and a big ol' blister was forming. Even the Rice Krispie Treats didn't make me feel better. I told myself next time my mother warned me about something I would listen.The next time I didn't listen I was chewing bubble gum. I love bubble gum. Well, I used to love bubble gum. I would chew it and chew it, then I would pull some of it out of my mouth and twirl it around my finger and my father would say “One of these days you're going to get bubble gum in your hair!” and I would roll my eyes and twirl my gum around my finger some more then pop it back in my mouth and keep chewing. One day I was at school chewing my gum and twirling it around my finger when the boy sitting behind me let out a loud sneeze - ATCHOO! I was startled and quickly turned my head around to look at him. Before I knew it, I had bubble gum in my hair. I pulled and pulled on it but no matter what I did it was stuck. I ran to the restrooms and tried to clean it off with water and a paper towel, but it was stuck. I put a hat on to hide the gum in my hair for the rest of the day. When I got home my father took one look at me and said “I told you so!”. He then got the scissors and cut the gum out of my hair. I looked very silly for a few weeks until my hair grew back. I told myself that next time my father warned me about something I would listen.The next time I didn't listen I was pushing the shopping cart around the store while Grandpa and I were doing groceries. I was only a little bit taller than the shopping cart; my eyes were just above the handle. After a while I got a bit bored, and hungry, so I licked the handle of the shopping cart. “Oh dear,” said my grandpa, “shopping carts are covered in germs, you really shouldn't do that.” I rolled my eyes and thought “What does he know? I don't see any germs!” and kept licking the shopping cart handle with defiance. A few days later I woke up feeling very icky. “I think you caught a bug!” said my mom as she was looking at the thermometer. I missed my best friend's birthday party because I was stuck in bed with a fever and a sore throat. I told myself, next time Grandpa warned me about something I would listen.The next time I didn't listen we were on family vacation and staying at a hotel. The hotel had big, long, straight hallways with gray and beige carpeting. The hallways looked like racetracks, and I went racing down them every time we left our room. “You really shouldn't run down the hallways, it's disruptive for the other guests and you could fall and get hurt,” said my older sister. “She's just jealous because I'm faster than her,” I thought as I flew down the hallways at top speed. I zoomed past the elevators, the vending machine, the door to the pool... the room numbers were all a blur as I raced by. Out of the blue, I tripped on my own feet and fell to the ground, my face rubbing against the carpet as I crash-landed in the hallway. I sat up and placed a hand on my cheek, red and raw from the rug burn. A door opened and a lady looked out at me. Once she saw I wasn't terribly hurt she shook her head in disapproval and closed her door. I was SO embarrassed. I told myself, next time my sister warned me about something, I would listen.The next time I didn't listen it cost me. I was in my room when my grandma came to grab the dirty clothes. “You should check your pockets before putting your clothes in the laundry bin,” she said. I was in the middle of a really hard level on my video game, so I said “Mhmm” and handed her my laundry bin. What's the big deal if I check my pockets or not? A few hours later I was going to meet my friend at the convenience store to buy some sticker packs. I checked my desk for my allowance money. I could have sworn I left it there! I looked everywhere but couldn't find it. “Grandma, have you seen my allowance money?” I asked. “I sure have,” she said, “I saw it fall out of the dryer when I was gathering the clean clothes, you must have left it in your pocket, and it got washed. Unfortunately, it got ripped in the process, so you won't be able to use it to buy your stickers,” she added. I had to call my friend and tell him I couldn't meet up at the convenience store today. Then I told myself the next time Grandma warns me about something I will listen.That wasn't the last time I didn't listen. But as time went on, I learned that the people who love me weren't trying to be bossy or annoying or jealous, they were just trying to help and keep me safe. I also discovered that mistakes are how we learn. All those times I didn't listen, and had something bad happen because of it, I never did those things again. I never got gum in my hair again, or touched a hot stove again, or left money or other things in my pockets again or ran down a hallway again. I made other mistakes, but I learned from those too. Mistakes turned out to be precious gifts, and so is the wisdom of others, and I learned to treasure both.Thank you for being here my friend, it's so nice to spend a little bit of time with you!I hope you enjoyed this story. Remember, people who love you are only trying to help, and even if you listen to them, you will still make mistakes, but that is how we learn!Until next time, keep imagining, dreaming, pretending – and being a good listener – and I'll be back very soon.This podcast features original music by Cannelle and is brought to you by Things with Wings productions and Phaeton Starling Publishing. I'm Melissa Oliveri. Thank you for listening.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thoughts-right-now/donations

On the February 15, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about what they've been up to at the virtual water cooler.   Opening Banter:    What we've been Doing:Brad went to Utah to visit his girlfriend and wants to plug her parents' restaurant, Pogo's Great Pizza & Chicken, bought a new TV, interviewed Penelope Spheeris for the 30th anniversary of Wayne's World. What we've been Reading:  What we've been Watching:Ben watched KIMI, No Exit, and the first few episodes of Murderville. Brad watched Scream, Cinderella (2021), Cold Mountain, The Tinder Swindler, Marry Me, and the first seasons of Mr. Mayor and Chad. What we've been Eating:Brad had Pogo's Great Pizza & Chicken! Also, Darigold Old Fashioned Chocolate, New Coffee Creamers (Twinkie, Golden Grahams, Speculoos Cookies, and Rice Krispie Treats), Oreo/Nutter Butter Cakesters, and The Batman Calzony What we've been Playing:Brad started listening to the Office Ladies podcast.   Also mentioned:  Wayne's World interview   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today's show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

It was a windy weekend in paradise, but low scores were still to be had at the Bermuda Championship. Hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell look back on Patrick Reed's Sunday charge, and the newest winner on the PGA Tour (1:39). The biggest news of the week is a new but mysterious Saudi golf venture with Greg Norman. Alex and Michael ask the question: who's playing in it (3:33)? The First Tee word of the week is perseverance, which encompasses Alex's golf journey to his best round of his life (6:05). The PGA Tour stays in paradise as they head to Cancun for the Mayakoba Classic. The field, unlike last week, is loaded (7:31). In Tuned In, Michael got his last minute Halloween films in, and Alex is a little confused with the latest word from Mariah Carey (9:40). This week's guest is Linda Hartough, a golf landscape artist whose work you've most certainly seen. Alex chats with Linda about his career painting the likes of Augusta National and St Andrews, plus her role in the Academy of Golf Art (12:43). Alex's football fortunes aren't turning around after a "blehh" week in the college world, but things might be looking up in the NFL for at least one of the guys (50:48). As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's about what was happening for Halloween, including Michael's first time making Rice Krispie Treats (44:18). Listen + Love + Subscribe: http://bit.ly/3fdoQed  Part of the Morning Read Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3k0jSnk Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Have you listened to our new food podcast? https://bit.ly/3vrJvj9  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt 

Keeping it short and simple today for all of you, as we take a deeper dive into the growing popularity surrounding Rice Krispie Treats, and how they are being utilized for lifters and athletes. This is not just a trend on TikTok, this is real! Enjoy.

In this episode Ben creates his own recipe, and makes Oreo Rice Krispie Treats! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cookingwithben/support

Have you been Crime-ing? A prison guard in South Carolina tried to smuggle amphetamines in Rice Krispie treats. Unfortunately, she left the pills WHOLE so they were easily seen by the people in charge.

Miss. Shannan Paul filling in with Alexis and Dawn. Tyson's recalling chicken, Subway's revamping its menu and Heinz has a petition to have same number of hot dogs and buns. A prison guard is not good at hiding drugs in Rice Krispie Treats. Alexis is excited for HBO's Succession season 3. And Tom Hardy is getting writing credit for Venom 2.

We discuss the time travelers dilema, Nick's obsession with with Rice Krispie Treats, and the cowardice that prevades the executive level of the cereal world. 3. Honey Nut Cheerios v 14. Frosted Mini Wheats 6. Oreo-O's v 11. Rice Krispies Follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/friendlycomppod/ https://twitter.com/friendlycomppod https://www.instagram.com/friendlycomppod/ https://twitter.com/codynat_20 Email: Friendlycompetitionpodcast@gmail.com Website: Friendlycompetitionpodcast.com

This episode, the PositivTEAM dives into Saint Patrick's Day, students helping substitute teachers, and philanthropy from Wall Street Bets on Reddit! They also dive into how amazing Rice Krispie Treats are and so much more! -- PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/ PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share PositiviTEA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiviteapodcast?lang=en PositiviTEA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured PositiviTEA Email: Positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com *We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/positivi-tea/message

Remember the Rice Krispie Treats from childhood? Chocolate Dulce de Leche Crispie Treats are on another level of sweet, chocolatey crunch.NOTE: To make your own dulce de leche, remove the label from a can (or several cans) of sweetened, condensed milk. In a large pot, place the cans on their sides and cover with water - at least an inch of water over the highest point of the can. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 hours, depending on how many cans are in the pot. Cans must be submerged at all times - do not let the pan go dry!Remove cans from water and set on a cooling rack. I place a towel on the counter under the rack to absorb hot water dripping off the cans. Let cool completely. Once opened, place in a glass or plastic container. Enjoy!

Jim and Tomic get classical! This time we’re checking out Dave Malloy’s Lincoln Centre special - ‘Preludes'.’ Set in the hypnotised mind of big-handed composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, this is a show that is comfortably nestled in the fringes of contemporary musical theatre. We deep dive on Art’s (purposeful capital letter) representation in musical theatre, why this show didn’t sit well with a lot of the people who saw it and unsurprisingly we do some fanboying over Dave Malloy. Support the Show ➤ Preludes (Original Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES If you fancy pulling apart the weird idiosyncrasies of the English language in the UK look no further than the Map Men! Normally we would just recommend the cast recording but to get the full picture of ‘Preludes’ you’ll want to get your hands on this libretto! Here’s a great interview with the hue-some twosome behind this show! We didn’t chat too much about it on the ep but Joseph Keckler who plays Rach’s best friend Chaliapin is a bit of a vocal god… Is this show one of your Rice Krispie Treats? Let us know! Remember you can come chat to us about the episode on Twitter and Instagram @jimandtomic! Or if you wanna pop OFF then jump into our email inbox at jimandtomic@gmail.com! Or come join us on the discord! A Poppin’ Quiz Question The film version of this musical very nearly turned into a Mary Poppins reunion. Serendipitously, fate pulled both Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke out of the running for their respective roles. What show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a very timely warning from Bryan about Oreo Candy canes, we bring you news of Rice Krispie Treats and Pepsi Cocoa Cola.  And what delectable treats do we get into this week, for our live tastings and reviews?  Full Episode Breakdown: Food News Food Experiences Peanut Brownie Snickers More Fishy Chips and/or International Chips - Lay's 2 in 1 Shrimp and Seafood Sauce chips from Thailand,  Utz Kettle Classics Chesapeake Bay Crab Chips from the USA, and Lay's Zhou Hei Ya Spicy Duck Neck Chips from China Milky Way Comparison - US vs UK Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬) website: www.foodscientists.net youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

This episode Bjorn RG and David Kildal break down a big ol' bag of marshmallows that is definitely part of a nutritious, balanced breakfast. Sprinkled throughout the episode are their attempts at Yoda and Smèagol impressions and discussions about farms, Tatooine, Prediabetes, and how David has no idea how Rice Krispie Treats are made.

In this episode (it’s very early) we give recipes. (Sorry for the vague description) Please check out our website at https://eliandsayapodcasts.wixsite.com/mysite-1 and please email us at eliandsayapodcasts@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

While the host's away, the boys will play...  again.  Find out what Danny and Bryan got up to this week. Full episode breakdown: Food News Food Experiences Sandwich Cookie Face Off: Hydrox, Newman-Os, Oreos Rice Krispie Poppable Snacks Charms Blow-Pops New M&Ms New Mountain Dew Email: foodscientistspodcast@gmail.com phone (text or call): 402-YUM-FOOD (‪402-986-3663‬) website: www.foodscientists.net youtube: youtube.com/foodscientists

This week on the DATESCAST, it's episode 99 so you've heard all their stories. Tim talks about the time he broke his nose at a water park, pooping on slides, and other general nonsense that will make you never go to a public swimming area again. Meanwhile, Derek definitely has coronavirus. But they still take the time to pick, eat, and rate not one but two Sour Patch snacks on this week's mega episode: Sour Patch Chips Ahoy and Emma Gregston's Sour Patch Rice Krispie treats. Featuring: Derek Montilla (@cap_kaveman) & Tim Agne (@timagne) Music by: Polly Hall & Andrew Barkan & Stone Temple Pilots Inspired by: Mike and Tom Eat Snacks

This week on the DATESCAST, it's episode 99 so you've heard all their stories. Tim talks about the time he broke his nose at a water park, pooping on slides, and other general nonsense that will make you never go to a public swimming area again. Meanwhile, Derek definitely has coronavirus. But they still take the time to pick, eat, and rate not one but two Sour Patch snacks on this week's mega episode: Sour Patch Chips Ahoy and Emma Gregston's Sour Patch Rice Krispie treats. Featuring: Derek Montilla (@cap_kaveman) & Tim Agne (@timagne) Music by: Polly Hall & Andrew Barkan & Stone Temple Pilots Inspired by: Mike and Tom Eat Snacks

“When I see these perfect pantries, I’m like… ‘This isn’t how real people live,’” laughs Deb Perelman. “This is a real-life overstuffed kitchen.” Deb is the cook, writer, and photographer behind the much-loved Smitten Kitchen blog and the two companion cookbooks. Tune in to hear what this down-to-earth personality is up to and why she’s loving things cooked low and slow right now, from sweet potatoes to broccoli, why she’s not baking sourdough bread, and why you can never go wrong with Rice Krispie Treats (especially when they’re made with browned butter). Plus, Chicago-based vegan chef Sam Spoll tells us why she thinks Tanya Lozano, founder of Healthy Hood Chicago, is the Bombe! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting today’s episode: The wines of Rioja and, our newest sponsor, Red Clay Hot Sauce. You folks are the Bombe!

You Tried Dat?? ventures into the strange world of snacking on breakfast cereals.  What types of cereals make for good snacks?  To answer this question, they taste Rice Krispie Treats, Cap'n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch, and Frosted Flakes Lucky Charms cereals.  They also discuss drafting snack fantasy teams, texting wrong numbers, and whether it's acceptable to substitute sausage for bacon.

Ever wonder what it's like to crash a swingers club? How 'bout the steps you'd need to take to screw up instant mashed potatoes? Well, learn the answers to these questions (and more) while following along with Gracie and Laura as they make marijuana-infused crispy cereal treats.

On this Day in Country - 1989 - SHENANDOAH - Two Dozen Roses. Brandon stingy with Rice Krispie Treats. Lucky Charms cookie dough!? Gotcha Gossip: Britney Spears hits back at bullies on social media. What is your all time favorite Christmas song? People are Crazy: This guy must really love his Mom. Kelly & family cry all weekend. We celebrate birthdays! Country Music News: Luke Bryan's 12 day of "Prankmas." Monday Morning Motivation with Eric Burch. Brandon & Lesley go Christmas shopping - on a SATURDAY. Gotcha Gossip: Bret Michaels - Joined on stage by Joey Fatone an Chris Kirkpatrick. Kelly goes to a wedding and her dress is the topic thanks to Brandon. Country Music News: Kieth Urban - Surprise guest at a Luke Combs Concert. What's on TV tonight?

Weekly cereal review. Watch this and more original content and more over at www.crunchtimemedia.net This week on "I Got Big Bowls.....Pause!" This week we have a special guest Peachy of Lazy Boy Snack in the building talking about her passion for cooking and cannabis and how that evolved into her creating Lazy Boy Snacks and of course we talking #cereal. This week we got Rice Krispie Treats the new recipe Lets see how it stands up to the challenge.

Part 1 of the "Southern Charm" reunion blasts off with Shep denying he's a jerk (even though he's made everyone cry). From there we cover all sorts of hot-button topics: Kathryn's sobriety, Craig's Adderall addiction, Rice Krispie Treats — you know, all the good stuff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What else is there to say? Welcome to the Positivicast! I am David Day and this is absolutely, positively, the most positive podcast in the universe! This is a podcast where I try to spread positivity to my listeners 5 minutes at a time. Give it a listen and see what you think. Make sure to talk to me on social media at:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Positivicast/Twitter - @positivicastWebsite - www.positivicast.com

Our friend Lizzy Furey joins us back on the podcast to share the story of her falling off stage, us prepping for the spelling bee of our lives, the joy of Rice Krispie Treats, Simpsons memes, no straws at Mets games/adult sippy cups, and so much more! You can follow Lizzy on Twitter! Follow the Dennis Has A Podcast on Twitter at @DHAPshow, listen to and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, PocketCasts and TuneIn Radio (leave a comment and 5 stars!)! You can get your Dennis Has A Podcast t-shirt at Pro Wrestling Tees!

Ellie and Ayren discuss random things ranging from anti-Steve to Rice Krispie Treats and how bad Ellie was at playing the flute. We also address Ellie's morning crankiness.

Pupcorn And A Movie - Episode 06 - THE CONJURING (2013) We all know that bustin' makes you feel good but for paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, bustin' pays the rent. Hide and go clap, casual Satanism, Rhode(s) Island! I'd buy that for a dollar! In this episode, Joey and Lauren discuss another "true story," dissect the plot of "The Conjuring," their fears of iron deficiency, why you must trust a dog (always and forever), and recap Lauren's viewing of last week's topic: "The Amityville Horror." Hungry for more? Inspired by 70s snacks, you too can honor the ghost possessing your kitchen gadgets with some spooky Rice Krispie Treats! Our recipes are posted every Sunday (with lots of sweet photos). The Conjuring-Inspired Rice Krispies Ghosts: notyourplatypus.com/the-conjuring-rice-krispies-ghosts Watch "The Conjuring" on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/70251894 Pupcorn And A Movie is now on STITCHER! stitcher.com/podcast/pupcorn-and-a-movie Pick up Joey's new action-adventure novel, "Termination Dust." "Termination Dust" on Kindle: www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGNCN2T "Termination Dust" in Paperback: www.notyourplatypus.com/shop/termination-dust Follow Pupcorn And A Movie on Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/pupcornandamovie Twitter: www.twitter.com/pupcornmovie SoundCloud: @pupcornandamovie YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KvrbaaYznJtoJXs1I7t-A Follow Joey & Lauren on Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/jojoandpickles Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeremedy | www.instagram.com/jojoandpickles

Yes, you saw that right Packing Peanuts.  And yes, we ate them. Some of us ate more than others.  Bryan reads us the foods in Buzzfeed's "16 Really Weird Versions of Food That Make You Say Gross or Yum" and we give our "yay" or "nay'. Then we see what "treats" Danny brought Bryan and Host Amy from his Caribbean Cruise - Teriyaki Chicken Crackers, Ham & Cheese Corn Snacks, Baconette Strips, Sweet Chili Fish Crackers, and Choco-Filled Crackers. We close with a review of new flavors of Rice Krispie Treats that we compare to the tried and true original and double chocolatey chunk flavors. Note: we are going on an excursion!  We mention it at the end of the show, and here is the FB event link.

Let's Go Pens - A Listener In Harrisburg Is Writing A Paper About Our Best Friends Radio Show - Phil Kessel Life Size Rice Krispie Treat - 16 Animal Facts That Sound Fake Buuuuut Are True - Patric Hornqvist was up and took the time to call the show this morning.

Let's Go Pens - A Listener In Harrisburg Is Writing A Paper About Our Best Friends Radio Show - Phil Kessel Life Size Rice Krispie Treat - 16 Animal Facts That Sound Fake Buuuuut Are True - Patric Hornqvist was up and took the time to call the show this morning.

We giggle about extinct cell phones and 90’s pop culture references that are lost on Lara, the bliss of eating a truly homemade rice crispy treat (with Laura secret ingredient ) and we also talk about how to love on somebody who’s hurting or grieving. And we explore what grief looks like ...and how it's not always about death. Lara made me promise this episode wouldn’t be as heavy as the first time she was on and I think we delivered with a few laughs and teachable moments. Friends do not forget to follow my dear friend at LaraCapuano.com and become an "ATATT Groupie" on Instagram.  Tom, Lara's husband, will be thrilled...or maybe he won't know...or care. But it will still be fun. :) I encourage you to share this episode with a friend. We can always find new ways to love our people well and I hope this episode inspires you to reach out and give a grieving friend the grace of sitting in their sadness and feeling safe with you.

It's episode 100 of The Nail, and the guys are keeping it a buck on new Browns GM John Dorsey, how we watch Cavs games, NBA All-Star Games, the Indians' offseason, Rice Krispie Treats and more. On the anniversary of Mike Holmgren's infamous “Don't call me for playoff tickets” diatribe and the disastrous debut of Johnny Football, John Dorsey added a new entry into Browns lore by declaring he wants “real players.” Fair or unfair? … Plus: How do you watch the Cavs? The guys discuss the merits of national TV broadcasts vs. Fox Sports Ohio productions, as well as watching live vs. on DVR. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Play Music | Stitcher Catch us on WaitingForNextYear.com Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheNailPodcast Follow us on Twitter: @TheNailPodcast  Email us: thenailpodcast [at] gmail.com Intro/outro music: "The 3rd" by Anitek

Surprise! Sam finds a dolphin at his house. Murphy admits that Jodi was right about a problem he's been complaining about. And crisp rice cereal treats showed up at work, and they're like nothing we've ever tasted before. They're called "Scotcheroos" and Jodi's got the recipe.

On Being Human talks about D movies, snow, MAGfest all while drinking Pacifico out of Michelada cups and eat Rice Krispie Treats!

Carlos showcases his culinary skills to make one of the snacks he enjoys most after a long day on set, "Rice Krizzle Treats".

Movie Meltdown - Episode 186 This episode is not for the weak or faint-hearted (and also probably not a good starter episode). This week we culminate all of the convention and film fest trips of the last two months with one full episode of crazy convention talk. That's right, "live" insanity from the floor of Fright Night/FandomFest. With returning special guest co-hosts Rose Sirna and Scooter Downey. Plus we feature an interview with Kristina Klebe from “Rob Zombie’s Halloween” and director of the short “As Human as Animal". And a surprise “blast from the past appearance” that old-school Movie Meltdown listeners will appreciate.   I’ve spent a lot of time at conventions and this was one of the craziest, most entertaining days I’ve ever experienced. Forgive the usual convention noise, and come with us on this weird and erratic ride through a not-so-standard day at a movie geek convention.  And while trying to figure out “what happened to your teddy bear??”, we also discuss Vernon Wells, Bowling for Boobies, shaving your head, Noah, Nikki Sixx’s brother, horny deers, Lars von Trier babysitting, I wanna see Angelina, hooking up with animals, Ghostbuster Battle Royale, Rice Krispie Treats and Sid Haig, we’re countercultural within the subculture of the counterculture, waiting for 40 minutes to see someone, idealized bunnies, Michael Haneke, Giada de Laurentiis, Proxy, Kane Hodder, The Little Mermaid, Bill Murray, It, The Skin I Live In, a squirrel on a jet-ski, the couch only takes one person at a time, a chastity belt and a fence around me and flowers... and butterflies, I never watched horror movies, just the people watching ...here, I think you could have at least a 12 hour show, Bella Kiss, elephants... the most deadly animal, having a Napoleon complex, you make me feel like more of an awful person then I already am, Danzig in the dryer, no Walburg as a teacher and no genital mutilation, A Nightmare on Elm Street, watching your friends get slaughtered, Virtuosity, open mouth is dangerous, Rose is... Movie Meltdown’s Disney Princess, who’s John Carpenter?!, having a bathroom guard, one of those girls that’s into horses, a stain on the body cinematic, the corset and mom jeans combo, slutty Chuckie, the couch only takes one person at a time, getting asked for your first autograph, super A.D.D.!, smelling organs, Tomb Raider, afterbirth,  being a hand model, for every dollar you get... we shoot an animal, Space Jam, never watched TV, disco witch, and - it’s not crying - it’s juicy!Spoiler Alerts: Extremely random spoilers for “Bambi”, “Stephen King’s It”, “The Godfather” and “It’s in the Blood”. You have been warned. “Having a conversation with you is like playing handball against a wacky, rubbery substance. You have no idea where it’s going to go.” To keep up with actress Kristina Klebe, follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/KristinaKlebe For more on Scooter and Rose's movie, go to: http://www.itsinthebloodthemovie.com/

Marshmallows have grown to become a huge part of people’s childhoods, thanks to their prevalence in all-American snacks such as s’mores, Rice Krispie Treats, and Peeps, but there is more to these fluffy sweets than meets the eye! In a fascinating Hub titled Marshmallows – Sweet Treats, Recipes and Herbal Origins, AliciaC shared a lot of the…