four simple things #03
4 simple thingsWhat we are eating: Saccharomyces bouldardii I love to travel to Latin America. But my stomach does not. These magic pills are a type of yeast that you can find in the probiotic section and do wonders to prevent any stomach issues in both adults and children. They may have saved our trip. What we …
I am out of my comfort zone
Live SimpleWe run a tight ship at our house. That makes us creatures of habit: predictable meal schedules, nap routines, bedtime protocols—overall consistent rules and structure for the kids and adults alike. Kids thrive on structure and predictability. I get that. Actually, I couldn’t agree more. But structure and predictability frequently gives me the itch for …
four simple things #02
4 simple thingsWhat we are eating: Ugly fruits and vegetables. We get pretty used to seeing fruits and vegetables look identical to one another. We have been trying to seek out “ugly” or unique produce in our shopping—because they taste good too. What we are playing: Plastic Scooters. We live in Texas. So in August, indoor play …
four simple things #01
4 simple thingsWhat we are eating: Slow cooker shredded chicken. A big pot of this simple shredded chicken on Sunday night is the best thing to have on hand for a busy week. I throw it on salads, scrambled eggs, tacos—the possibilities are endless. What we are playing: Thomas Minis We are preparing to head out for …
The Bad Behavior I am Ignoring
Parent with IntentionThe babysitter was giving the baby a bottle this week. She set it down on the table. The toddler picked it up and chucked it across the room. Sound familiar? Afterwards, she asked me for advice on how to handle it–she wanted to know what I would have done. My advice? I would have ignored …
3 reasons to take your kids to see the real (non-Disney) world.
Live SimpleI am frequently told that it’s a waste of time to travel with kids because “they won’t remember it anyways”. Parents who are more experienced than myself usually advise me to wait until our kids are older–maybe 10, 11, or 12 years? I smile and nod politely—but the truth is I disagree. We recently returned …