 The Spirit of the Season We, at ee publishing & productions, are honored to be a corporate sponsor of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation for the second year in a row. This year, the laugh-friendly company expanded its donation to include more of its product lines. In addition to Nana Star picture books and companion rag dolls, thousands of Cutie Patootie WannaBe Babies and hundreds of Classic Fire Truck books were given to charity. Toys for Tots, celebrating its 60th anniversary this season, will distribute the toys to children in need across the country. Generosity is important all year long, and we think this special time of year is the perfect opportunity for remembering that we each have much to give - and we don't mean money or things but, perhaps more important, our time and talent. |
 Chloe Dolandis and the Moonman
ee is pleased to introduce Chloe Dolandis, the beautiful voice of the Moonman song that accompanies our new picture bookNana Star and the Moonman.Chloe is best known for hosting Nickelodeon'sFriday Night SlimetimeandSPLAT!She has sung the National Anthem for the Florida Marlins, the Miami Heat, the Florida Panthers, the ESPN Firefighter Combat Challenge, and the Andy Roddick Charity Foundation. She has also performed on TV shows, includingShowtime at the Apollo,In Search of the Partridge FamilyandFame. A recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University, she is currently working on original music for her first album. . To hear Chloe sing the Moonman Song, please visit www.NanaStar.com, you will enjoy her delightful voice. |
 May we specially remember all those who proudly serve our country and will not be with their loved ones this holiday and pray for their safety and families. May the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we all share find comfort in their hearts with the gratitude we cannot adequately express. May those who have served and returned hold their heads high with honor, may any wounds strengthen their spirit, and may they know how we all appreciate what they have done for our great country. May God Bless Them All! |
 Elena's Favorite Cookie Recipe
Snappy Gingersnaps Fragrant ginger perfumes the air as these delicately crisp wafers bake to golden perfection!1 1/2 cups of sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup of molasses 1 large egg 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger 4 teaspoons of ginger2 teaspoons of baking soda 1/4 teaspoon of salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. In a bowl, using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter at medium speed until light and creamy. Add molasses and egg. Beat until combined. Decrease speed to low and add flour, grated ginger, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt, beating until just combined. Do not overmix. 3. Using 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll the dough into 1" balls and place 2" apart on greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until flat and evenly browned. Cool completely before removing from cookie sheets. (The cookies will keep for several days, though they are best eaten the day they are baked. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.) Yield - approximately 44 cookies |
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2008 Nana Star and the Moonman |
Why does rain drop, but snow fall?
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl. We should have known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost. |
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