Most of us know the struggle of getting the little ones in our lives to eat their veggies... They always seem to be able to pick them out and push them around their plates. However, with these five tricks, we can try getting those nutrients into them without them even knowing! 5 Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies 1 - Magic Morning Mug Smoothies Find an opaque mug with a lid and a straw that you can fill up in the mornings for your littles... You can put any veggies you’d like into the smoothies with enough fruit to mask the flavor, while the mug hides the color! Just tell them it’s a magical drink that will keep pirates (or any other quirky childhood fear) away. 2 - Sharpen those knife skills Making a stir fry? Dice those veggies up teeny tiny and mix them into some rice for “confetti rice”! You can also use your blender to make them easy to mix into gravy or make into a sauce or soup! 3 - Make it a game Make a daily chart with rainbow colors for each day and give … [Read more...]
Advice for Single Moms: Have a Plan
Sadness can strike at the most unexpected times when you are a single mom. With Father’s Day right around the corner, the news of a Father-Daughter Dance or a church outing for dads and kids is enough to push you right over the edge into tears. I know. I've been there. In fact, it can still feel like I've been punched in the gut when I know an event is occurring that my children cannot participate in because they do not have a father who lives locally. For moms with kids but no dad in the picture, emotional pain can strike at any time. Couples and two-parent families are all around us, and we can experience the loss of the family unit over and over again. Often times, the pain that we feel as mothers, knowing that our child cannot participate in something because they do not have a father present, is worse than even the pain and loss the child experiences. It’s a good thing that I've discovered a way to combat these negative emotions. Advice for Single Moms Have a Plan. 1. … [Read more...]
The 15 Minute Cleanup
A clean house gives me a clear mind. When my home is clean I am more focused, relaxed, and I have more time to spend with my daughter and doing the things I love. Moms are busy whether you are a stay at home mom or a working mom. I am a single mom, so the household responsibilities fall squarely on my shoulders. Since becoming a single mom, I am always on the search for quick ways to accomplish household chores. I do a thorough cleaning probably once a month. However, cleaning is part of my every day routine. I have discovered that breaking your chores into quick 15-20 minute segments, makes cleaning less stressful and overwhelming. Another way to break up the segments is to have designated days for each room. Washing dishes and taking out the trash are usually an everyday chore, so they would not be included, but there are many cleaning chores that are. Fifteen minute Clean Up: Rook by Room Kitchen Beside washing dishes and wiping down counters, take 15 minutes to sweep the … [Read more...]
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