Food has been on my mind quite a bit. And I'm not talking about the Krispy Kreme "Hot Now" temptation. I've been thinking about making healthy, nutritious food choices for myself and my children. I'm still struggling to get my daughter to put on weight. My plan of action involves nutrient dense food laden with healthy fats. And when I think about healthy fats, avocados … [Read more...]
Tips on packing lunches for picky kids and printable lunch notes
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On Halloween and little princess victories
Halloween this year was ridiculously fun. Maybe it was the party atmosphere and the horde of family members trick or treating with us this year, but it was full of laughter and fun. I am pretty sure there were more adult family members in our group than their were children. There was at least 3o of us! As usual, Pork Chop and I had coordinating costumes while Pea sashayed … [Read more...]
Last Minute October Crafts
I can't believe that Halloween is in two days! I am still on the fence as to whether to wear a costume or not. I kind of want to crochet a skunk hat and DIY a skunky costume. Why would I want to do that? Who wouldn't?! Actually, yesterday the kids were talking about the costume parade at school last year. Pea was a scarecrow (all Kindergartners are required to be … [Read more...]
Learning Activities for Fall
Fall is here and that means it’s the perfect time to create fun outdoor learning opportunities for your child. Your child may be learning a ton at school, but nothing is better than creating various learning opportunities for your own child. Nobody knows your kids better than you do! Here are some easy learning activities that you can do with your children when fall … [Read more...]