I remember running around with my cousins at every family gathering. As adults, we smile as our children do the same. Family is everything and as we were all saying our goodbyes, this happened. It was the perfect ending to a beautiful day on the river with my family. Sunset on the river Join me and my fellow bloggers as we visually share moments from our lives. … [Read more...]
Starting Slowly with #OneNewFood: Starfruit and Okra Chips
I mentioned yesterday that I really want to introduce my kids to a wider variety of food. This became a priority for me when I asked Pork Chop and Pea to think of foods they like so I can start meal planning. Pork Chop asked what a meal plan was so I answered that it is a weekly menu of things to eat. While I was in the shower, they took my suggestion to heart and went one … [Read more...]
Encouraging healthy eating habits for Family Fun Friday
Every few months I resolve to get my picky eating kids to eat healthier food. This spring, I am back at it again. I finally have my own eating habits settling into a healthy pattern. Now it is time to focus on kid the kids to eat healthier. With that in mind, my Family Fun Friday features this week all include some tips with that in mind. 1. Kayse Pratt wrote an … [Read more...]
Intentional Family Fun
Welcome to Family Fun Friday! This week's features all revolve around the theme of intentional. Whether it is intentional parenting, homeschooling preschoolers, being intentional in our close relationships or choosing a gluten free diet our round ups cover it all. Ironically, the Family Fun Link up had to make some last minute un-intentional adjustments. … [Read more...]
The pressure we put on ourselves
I often read about mothers judging other mothers. We all do it. I am not a particularly judgey mcjudgerson type of person but I've caught myself giving side eye to another mother based on something I see at that moment. It's later that I remind myself that I don't know the context or what led up to the decision made by the mother I've judged. The one mother that I judge … [Read more...]