Our second Cooking Up Literacy event was filled with surprises, smiles, and lots of learning! Sometimes the best adventures begin unexpectedly, and that's exactly what happened. We packed up, moved to a new room, and before long, the fun was in full swing! Families with children from the primary grades through high school rolled up their sleeves and created TWO delicious recipes—refreshing Lively Lemon Mint Water and creamy Homemade Ice Cream. But the recipes were only the be

The journey matters most. When people ask me why I write books with my children, they often assume it's simply about creating a finished product. While I'm certainly proud of each cookbook we publish, the books themselves are only part of the story. The greatest gift has been the journey of writing together. As a parent, I naturally become the teacher. I guide my children through the writing process by asking questions, providing direct instruction, encouraging research, and

#MemorialDay #YouthLeadership #WhatsStirring #TectonicVillage #PurposeDriven #CommunityLeadership #LegacyBuilding Honoring Sacrifice, Purpose, and the Next Generation of Leaders Memorial Day is more than the unofficial beginning of summer. It is a time to pause and remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to something greater than themselves. Their courage, discipline, and willingness to serve remind us that freedom, opportunity, and community are neve