Posts made in May, 2011
Summertime…and the grillin’ is easy!
With record temperatures this week, it’s time to get the grill cleaned and ready for summer! Let’s enjoy these warm sunny days outside in the sunshine and spend less time in the kitchen!
Read MorePicky Eaters?
I won’t pretend to be an expert on the “picky eater” because I never had one. For some reason, our children ate what they were offered. By accident? By design? I don’t have the answer to our success but I do know that children have more options than they had when mine were young. So whether your “picky eater” was born picky or has become picky, here are some thoughts on getting them to eat healthier.
Read MoreA Summer Plan for your family or how to have a better summer!
Summer is just around the corner and if your kids are like ours – it gets boring day after day all summer long. After a week or two of summer the new wears off “summer break” for all of us. Standbys like TV, movies, and video games become a default for entertaining and containing children. Let’s break out of that this summer and have a little fun while engaging their minds and bodies. For the next 100 days your children will be home so let’s start planning for a great summer today!
Read MoreKid friendly food?
Recently I spoke to someone that asked if MealEssence.com would have a “kid friendly” category of recipes. She felt that a meal planning website should focus on menu ideas that kids would like. Initially I thought that was a good idea and told her I would note it and consider labeling some of the recipes. However, after thinking it over, I thought…everything I eat is “kid friendly” – all food is “kid friendly.” The issue isn’t recipe choices; it is cooking regular meals and eating as a family.
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