Hi everyone! Over the summer of 2020, I started drinking a lot of tea. My favorite kind of tea is sweet tea. I love it! Today I am going to be sharing the recipe I use and love. Enjoy! I found this recipe at Allrecipes.com . Sweet Tea Recipe Ingredients: 2/4 teaspoon baking soda 2Continue reading “Very Refreshing Sweet Tea Recipe”
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The Berry Best Raspberry Macaron Recipe
Hi everyone! I had wanted to make macarons for a while and I found a good recipe and tried them. They were delicious! This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The first time I made vanilla macarons. And the second time I made raspberry macarons.Continue reading “The Berry Best Raspberry Macaron Recipe”
These are a Few of my Favorite Things!
Hi everyone! I decided to do a post on my favorite baking supplies. Enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Small Cookie Scoop Buy on Amazon 2. Piping Tip Organizer Buy on Amazon 3. Piping Bags Buy on Amazon 4. Piping Tips Buy onContinue reading “These are a Few of my Favorite Things!”
Baking: My Favorite Food Blogs
Hi everyone! I decided to make a list of all my favorite food/baking blogs. Enjoy! NatashasKitchen.com FoodNetwork.com BettyCrocker.com SallysBakingAddiction.com HowToCakeIt.com SugarSpunRun.com TasteOfHome.com BiggerBolderBaking.com ASpicyPerspective.com PreppyKitchen.com Tasty.co And last but not least: aliohman.com š Also, I made macarons so there will be a post soon for those. Happy Baking, Ali Ohman
Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Hello everyone! I just finished rereading Out of my Mind and it is one of my favorite books. I recommend it for ages 9-12. Enjoy! Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper Out of my Mind is about 10 year old Melody who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy* when she was born. *Cerebral palsy (CP)Continue reading “Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper”
100 Books Challenge
Hi everyone! As my New Years’ post said, my resolution for 2021 is to read 100 books. I have a challenge for everyone reading this. Read 100 books. Below is a printable to keep track of the books you read. (You will need to print it out a couple of times) If you read 100Continue reading “100 Books Challenge”
At the beginning of 2020…
At the start of 2020, we never expected for anything to happen. We continued living our lives. We went on spring break and didn’t come back. We did online EVERYTHING. Online shopping, online school, online work, online hangouts with friends, etc… We also learned the word “ZOOM”. What I Learned in 2020 If I wasn’tContinue reading “At the beginning of 2020…”
Merry Christmas!!
Hi everyone! Merry Christmas! Below are some of my favorite Christmas movies, Christmas songs, and a link to a Santa tracker. Also, I will be doing a Christmas sugar cookie post later so be on the lookout. Enjoy! My Five Favorite Christmas Movies Elf Noelle The Grinch (Both of them) Mariah Carey’s All I WantContinue reading “Merry Christmas!!”
The Christmas Story
Hi everyone! With Christmas approaching, I decided to do a post on the Christmas Story. Enjoy! The Birth of Jesus Christ āIn those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered,Continue reading “The Christmas Story”
Baking: Chocolate Chip Muffins
Hi everyone! These muffins are great for anytime of the day and make a GREAT breakfast. Enjoy! I found this recipe at allrecipes.com Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 3/4 chocolate chips 3 tablespoons white sugarContinue reading “Baking: Chocolate Chip Muffins”
Baking: Brownies
Hi everyone! Yesterday I made brownies and I decided to share the recipe with you. Enjoy! I got this recipe at allrecipes.com . Brownies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (one stick) 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon bakingContinue reading “Baking: Brownies”
Birthday Cakes
Hi everyone! Here two of my favorite cakes that I baked, both birthday cakes. Enjoy! Cake #1 My Mom’s Birthday Cake This cake is a Three Tiered, Neapolitan Wafer Cake. Link to the making of this cake: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-v0fBDG3T3jQQ9nKZrF66W6ThjzE-XKZbZmiuYJzu2c/edit Cake #2 My Brother’s Birthday Cake This cake is a Lego themed vanilla #9 cake. Link toContinue reading “Birthday Cakes”
Winter Wonderland
Only 7 days ’til Christmas! I recorded a video for y’all. Enjoy! Here is a link to the video: iCloud Link: https://share.icloud.com/photos/08V7JlGz3ZYOI-Ty6VC99qEbQ Gmail Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wJJyUsV-m9tcmJxRPD6289eVMNAPaAw/view?usp=drivesdk Lyrics to this wonderful song! Sleigh bells ring, are you listeninā In a lane, snow is glisteninā A beautiful sight Weāre happy tonight Walkinā in a winter wonderland Gone awayContinue reading “Winter Wonderland”
š¶ New Puppy! š¶
Two days ago we got a puppy named Archie. He is a bull mastiff that spends his time eating our Christmas tree and sleeping. (Mostly sleeping) He does not like car rides and being alone at night. He also likes to jump up on the couch with us and tackle us to give kisses. DoContinue reading “š¶ New Puppy! š¶”
Christmas Song Countdown! (Day 9)
Hi everyone! Sorry I didn’t post numbers 7 and 8. Enjoy! Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Lauren Daigle Did you know that Lauren Daigle has won 2 Grammy Awards? -Ali
Christmas Song Countdown! (Song #6)
Hi everyone! Here is our 6th Christmas song on out Countdown! Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee Did you know that Brenda was only 13 when she first recorded this song? -Ali
Christmas Song Countdown (Song #5)
Hi everyone! Here is our fifth Christmas song. This song is performed by Disney superstars Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim. Enjoy! Wonderful Christmastime by Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Did you know that Paul McCartney wrote the song and makes about $400,000 including royalties from cover versions of this song? -Ali
Christmas Song Countdown! (Song #4)
Hi everyone! Here is our 4th Christmas song countdown! This is one of Tori Kelly’s other Christmas songs that she wrote called “25th”. It is one of my favorite songs! (I listen to it about 10 times everyday). Enjoy! 25th by Tori Kelly -Ali
Christmas Song Countdown! (Song #3)
Hi everyone! Here is our 3rd Christmas song for the Christmas Song Countdown! This song is one of my favorite Holiday songs. My friends and I actually performed this last year at a bookstore. Winter Wonderland by Amy Grant Facts about this amazing Christmas song: More then 200 different artists including Elvis and Bing CrosbyContinue reading “Christmas Song Countdown! (Song #3)”
Christmas Song Countdown! (Song #2)
Hi everyone! Here is our second Christmas song! Enjoy! Sleigh Ride by Tori Kelly I love this song and I hope you will too! -Ali
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgon Burnett
Hello bookworms! A couple days ago I finished this book and it is now one of my favorite books! Readers 10-13 should definitely check it out. Enjoy! š A Little Princess š By Frances Hodgon Burnett Buy book on Amazon Happy Reading, Ali O
Christmas Song Countdown!
Hi everyone! I decided to do a Christmas Song Countdown! So, you are probably wondering what that is so let me tell you. Everyday I will post a Christmas song until December 25th which is Christmas Day. Enjoy! Christmas Song #1 Frosty the Snowman by Michael BublƩ Sing On, Ali O
Everything with Eloise
Do you like to craft? Do you love to sing? Do you like to bake? Well I have the website for you! My friend started a blog called Everything with Eloise. Her website is craftingwitheloise.wordpress.com . Go check it out! -Ali
Baking: Funfetti Cookies
Hi everyone! This recipe is one of my favorite cookie recipes. They are REALLY good. I found this recipe on thewoodandspoon.com. Enjoy! šŖ Funfetti Cookies šŖ Ingredients: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1Continue reading “Baking: Funfetti Cookies”
1st Baking Post! (Rocky Road Cookies)
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be sharing the first thing I ever baked! These are a big hit with my family! Enjoy! šŖ Rocky Road Cookies šŖ Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, softened (one stick) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 2oz milk chocolate chips 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cocoaContinue reading “1st Baking Post! (Rocky Road Cookies)”
Exciting News!
Hello fellow bookworms. My blog is changing from thebookquest2020.wordpress.com to aliohman.com. It might take a couple days for it to change so be on the lookout! Happy Reading, Ali O
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Hello fellow bookworms! In school my class is reading this book and it is so good! I would definitely recommend it to readers 9-12. Enjoy! Maniac Magee By Jerry Spinelli Buy book on Amazon Hurry and get this book 41% off on Amazon! Happy Reading, Ali O For those of you who decided to keepContinue reading “Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli”
Wacky Wednesday
Hello fellow bookworms! This is probably one of my favorite children’s books. Enjoy! A Plump and Perky Turkey By Teresa Bateman Buy book on Amazon Happy Thanksgiving, Ali O
Ivy + Bean
Hello fellow bookworms! I am doing a blog post on Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows. My 6 year old sister LOVES these books. Enjoy! Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows Buy book on Amazon Happy Reading Everyone!
š¦ Happy (Almost) Thanksgiving š¦
Hello fellow bookworms. Happy Thanksgiving! Below are some Thanksgiving books for young readers. Ages 2-6 Book Number One How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace Book Link: https://amzn.to/3bKkDN1 Book Number Two Llama Llama Gives Thanks by Anna Dewdney Book Link: https://amzn.to/3bI6Arq Book Number Three There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey byContinue reading “š¦ Happy (Almost) Thanksgiving š¦”
The Castle in the Attic
Hello fellow bookworms. In my 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Book Club we are reading The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop so I am going to do a post on it. Enjoy! The Castle in the Attic By Elizabeth Winthrop Rating: 4 āļøāļøāļøāļø Published: August 1985 Genre: Fiction, Children’s literature Pages: 137 HappyContinue reading “The Castle in the Attic”
š»šHappy Halloween š š»
Happy Halloween fellow bookworms! This post is going to be about It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz. Enjoy! Link to book: Have a great Halloween, Ali O P.S. It’s not to late to sign up for a book club! Check out my Book Club posts for more information.
Creepy Carrots!
Hello fellow bookworms. Halloween is sneaking up on us so I’m doing a “scary” children’s book post on Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds. Enjoy! Link to book: Happy Reading, Ali
I Am Sonia Sotomayor by Brad Meltzer
Hello fellow bookworms. This post is to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. (It ends tomorrow) Enjoy! Link to book: I may do a giveaway soon for their newest book that came out yesterday, I Am Anne Frank. Happy Reading, Ali O
Wacky Wednesday
Hello fellow bookworms! I am sorry I have not been posting lately. Here is your Wacky Wednesday book. Enjoy! Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen By Beth Mills Happy Reading, Ali
Book Club Update #2
Hello again! So far we don’t have any members of the 2nd and 3rd Grade Book Club but we have 7 members of the Kindergarten and 1st Grade Book Club and 10 members of the 4th and 5th Grade Book Club. At the bottom of my blog I added countdowns to our meetings. If youContinue reading “Book Club Update #2”
Book Club Update
Hello fellow bookworms. My school schedule is changing and so is all the book clubs. ā¬ļø Info below ā¬ļø All Book Clubs are now meeting at 3:30 – 4 o’clock on the same days I mentioned in my last post. The forms to join the club are below: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6n-2G2nc7WtyO0CxVZQHxBOdN3g89Hv-NzhrGIMm95D2kKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 3rd,Continue reading “Book Club Update”
Book Club!
Hello bookworms! Today I was thinking of what my blog is missing. And then I thought, “What about a book club!”. ā¬ļøInfo is down here!ā¬ļø Kindergarten and 1st Grade: The Kindergarten and 1st Grade Book Club meets on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11 o’clock AM. Our first meeting (depending on who signs up) will beContinue reading “Book Club!”
Book Recommendations
Hi Everyone! Happy Saturday! So I have been reading Wings of Fire lately but I already did a post on that so I had and idea that I could have YOU GUYS fill out a survey about a good book you read and then I could do I blog post about one of YOUR books!Continue reading “Book Recommendations”
Recked by Otillie M
Hello bookworms! Here is the 2nd chapter to Recked, by my friend Tilly. Enjoy Chapter 2 This week was most definitely a roller coaster. Ok so maybe I got a 79 or 2 this week but I had bigger things on my mind. It was Wednesday when my mother got a email saying the raceContinue reading “Recked by Otillie M”
Recked by Otillie M
Hello everyone! Here is Chapter 3 AND Chapter 4. š Enjoy! By the way, my birthday is next week so comment on this post what your birthday is so I can say Happy Birthday! Happy Reading, Ali
Recked by Otillie M
Hello fellow bookworms! One of my BFFs Tilly, is writing a book called Recked. Here is a little snippet of her book. More will be on my blog tomorrow. Enjoy! RECKED By Tilly M Introduction My name is Lila Aqua, a 12 year old girl who sails in the deep blue! I was one ofContinue reading “Recked by Otillie M”
Reading Survey!
Hello fellow bookworms. I have created a survey for yāall because I want your answers! You can find the survey on the page on my blog called āSurveyā or you can ā¬ļøclick the link belowā¬ļø https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1aS9N-mhKs5w2khURsvyc2ahBP-jcUoIvqf_VnIYH0xb-OA/viewform?usp=sf_link Where to find the pages: Happy Reading, Ali P.S. To those of you who are still reading, I shouldContinue reading “Reading Survey!”
Super Saturday
Hello fellow bookworms. Happy Saturday! Yes, I know I posted today already but why not do another post! Enjoy! Batgirl at Super Hero High By Lisa Yee Rating: 4 1/2 āļøāļøāļøāļøāØ Published: 2018 Genre: Juvenile Fiction / Superheroes Pages: 240 Link to book: Happy Reading, Ali
Wings of Fire
Hello! I am currently reading a series called, Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland. Enjoy! Rating: 5 āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø Published: 2013 Genre: Fantasy Novels Pages: 336 Happy Reading, Ali
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs
Hello my bookworms! Happy Friday! This is the first book in the Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs. Rating: 5 āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø Published: 2012 Genre: Fiction Pages: 304 Link to book on Amazon: Happy Reading, Ali
Thanks!
Hello fellow bookworms! Thank you! We are at 200 views all-time! Happy Reading, Ali
Willa of the Woods
Hello fellow bookworms! Today I wanna tell you about a book called Willa of the Woods by Robert Beatty. Enjoy! Willa of the Woods Rating: 4 Published: 2018 Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Fiction Pages: 376 Happy Reading, Ali
Little Women
Hello everyone! I recently finished Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I would definitely recommend it! Rating: 4.5 Published: 2014 Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Realistic Fiction Sub-Genre: Classics Pages: 777 In December 2019, the Little Women movie came out. I have watched it three times and it never gets old. š Link to Little WomenContinue reading “Little Women”
Wacky Wednesday
Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday to all. Our new Wacky Wednesday book is called āMercy Watson Fights Crimeā by Kate DiCamello.This is the one of the books in the Mercy Watson Series. My family have been reading these books and they are great! I highly recommend these books to teachers for younger grades and for littleContinue reading “Wacky Wednesday”
In Ashes by Ali O
Here is the second Chapter to In Ashes. Enjoy! Chapter 2 Where is he? āWhere is dad?ā I asked. āIām going to get you water first.ā I didnāt ask for water. Something was up⦠5 minutes later āAre you sure you want to know?ā I was soooooo ready. āOf course!ā I yelled. āWell, I wouldnātContinue reading “In Ashes by Ali O”
In Ashes by Ali O
Hey guys! I started writing a book called In Ashes. It is about a 16 year old girl named Emily who was in a fire the night before her birthday. Every week Iāll post a new Chapter of my book. Prologue āHappy birthday dear Emily, happy birthday to you,ā sang Emily Blowerās best friend Samantha,Continue reading “In Ashes by Ali O”
Happy Mothers Day Moms!!
Happy Motherās day bookworms! Here are two childrenās books about Motherās Day. Happy Reading! Happy Motherās Day! by Deborah Hautzig Mamaās Day Surprise by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Wacky Wednesday
Hi everyone! Here is our new Wacky Wednesday book. Happy Reading!
Wacky Wednesday
Here is our new Wack Wednesday book! Happy Reading!
The Deceivers by Margaret Peterson-Haddix
This is the second book in the Greystone Secrets series and I loved it a lot and I hope you do too! When Ms. Morales and Kate Greystone donāt make it back from the alternate world Natalie and the Greystones have to go back for them. Their momās code says something about someone they canContinue reading “The Deceivers by Margaret Peterson-Haddix”
Wacky Wednesday
Here is our second Wacky Wednesday book! Enjoy!
The Strangers by Margaret Peterson-Haddix
The Strangers by Margaret Peterson-Haddix is the first book in the Series, The Greystone Secrets. Peterson-Haddix just released the second book, called The Deceivers that I finished today so I thought I should write post about The Strangers. When the Greystoneās mom is in a rush to leave for some emergency the Greystoneās go afterContinue reading “The Strangers by Margaret Peterson-Haddix”
Magnificent Monday
Morninā yāall! Every Monday Iām going to post a Magnificent Chapter book that I really liked. Nightbooks by J.A. White
Happy Easter!
Hey everyone! Its Easter! Here are some books that I think you will enjoy this Easter Sunday. The Sweetest Easter by Andrea Posner-Sanchez Big Easter Adventure by James and Kimberly Dean The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney
Super Saturday
Welcome to Super Saturday. Every Saturday Iām going to post a book on a different superhero. Today it will be Superman. Superman and the Deadly Dream Machine by J.E. Bright
Fantastic Friday!
Today is the first day of Fantastic Friday! Every Friday Iām going to post a fun, family game to do at the dinner table or throughout the day. For todayās activity you are going to need a piece of Tin Foil for every family member who is going to be playing and a timer forContinue reading “Fantastic Friday!”
Event Calendar
Hurty Feelings by Helen Lester
Fragility was a solid piece of work. She is very sensitive. But when Rudy comes and tries to take away her fun, will she be able to control her sensitive feelings and stand up for hereself? I think Hurty Feelings is a very good book because she learns that people are just trying to beContinue reading “Hurty Feelings by Helen Lester”
Wacky Wednesday
Today is Wednesday, April 8th and every Wednesday Iām going to post a wacky childrenās book. š Here is our first Wacky Wednesday book. David Goes to School By David Shannon
Keep On Reading
Now that we are all home, we canāt go to the library or bookstore to get new books! Here are some apps to help you keep reading! 1. Libby by Overdrive Meet Libby. When you first open Libby Itās gonna ask you a couple questions. Follow these steps: 1. Take out your library card. 2.Continue reading “Keep On Reading”
Positivity Counts!
In my class we have been reading a bunch of books on how Positivity changes your life and the lives of others around you. Here are four of the books we are reading. There is three chapter books and one picture book. The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon The Energy Bus (for kids) by JonContinue reading “Positivity Counts!”
Previous Sunshine State Award Books
Hi! This is Ali. These are some previous Sunshine State Award books and I think you will love them. Grades 3-5 –The Ambrose Deception by Emily Ecton –Annieās Life in Lists by Kristan Mahoney –Ben Franklinās in my Bathroom! by Candace Fleming –The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough –Bob by Wendy Mass and RebeccaContinue reading “Previous Sunshine State Award Books”
Welcome!
Hi! Welcome to Ali Ohman. My name is Ali and I like to read and write, sing, and bake! Here you can find book recommendations, music videos, stories my friends and I write, recipes, and more!