We kicked off our first Summer Learning week with Laughter & Fun as the topic to set the tone for an enjoyable summer break. We brainstormed some ideas as a family and this is what we came up with: - See a funny movie (Despicable Me 2 was hilarious!) - Water balloon fight (we blew up … Continue reading Week #1 Family Learning Report – Laughter & Fun
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Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and although my dad was a very involved parent, my mom definitely did all of the cooking. And judging by most of my friends I think that is pretty much the norm for many men of my dads age.....and more than a few men today (yes I'm … Continue reading Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
Black & White Rice Pilaf
I like to bring a good plant-based dish or two when I go to a friend's house for a dinner to guarantee that there will be something for me to eat. I never want my host or hostess to feel like I am a pain in the butt or high maintenance so I always pop … Continue reading Black & White Rice Pilaf
Are Mobile Devices Hazardous To Our Health?
My family is in love with Apple. And not in a "fresh-picked-off-the-tree-red-and-juicy" kind of way - I'm talking about our iPhones, iTouches and the iPad. They are just so freakin' cool! The functionality, pictures, emails, texts, apps, games, movies.....we adore it all. And although I am fully on board the Apple train, I have often wondered about the … Continue reading Are Mobile Devices Hazardous To Our Health?
Summer Family Fun & Learning
Over the years as I've learned, read and taken courses on a variety of wellness related topics, I have often thought about how much I would love bring my children along to these classes or find age-appropriate ways to impart the valuable information I've received. I believe in general kids are much more open-minded when it comes … Continue reading Summer Family Fun & Learning
Lori Leigh Wilson 