Journey to Global Community
This is our favorite (and very easy) recipe for fruit leather. Ingredients 4 cups sliced strawberries (about 2 baskets) 1 peeled and chopped apple ½ cup water The juice of one orange The juice of one lemon ⅛-1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional) Instructions Preheat your oven to 140 degrees (or as low as it will go). In a saucepan, add the strawberries, apple, and water on medium-low heat until it reaches a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let … [Read more...]
We just told the boys we could get a cat, which means we’re definitely moving because our building doesn’t allow pets. ( Our shrimp seem to be the exception. ) I have to say, it has been nice living the past four years without an animal. Cat litter boxes drive me insane. Before we get this promised cat we are going to do some thorough research on how to either: 1. Toilet train a cat or 2. Acquire the best litter box system, with daily human intervention, to keep the smell as … [Read more...]
Another great edible play dough recipe! This one is nut-free. Ingredients 1 cup sunbutter ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup powdered milk 1 teaspoon honey (optional) Instructions Mix ingredients together. *For a thicker dough: Knead in 1 tablespoon powdered milk at a time until desired consistency is reached. Enjoy! Print: Nut Free Edible Play Dough Recipe: Sunbutter Print Easy nut free edible play dough recipe. … [Read more...]
I really want to encourage families who are interested in traveling internationally with their children. As I mentioned, although Brian and my worst fear of traveling with kids came true this trip, we really can't find any reason to fear it anymore. Although having Aram sick was so sad for him and we hated him not being able to enjoy everything to the fullest, he still had a great time, and we felt so safe. What we noticed about Madikwe is that while there may be other guests at the same … [Read more...]
Dear Pre-child Jamie, First off, no, your kids won’t be different. That is why that white linen couch purchase (as much as you tried to justify it) was a stupid idea. Within a year of being a mother that couch will be ruined by a huge stain made by an unidentified liquid. What is your current couch made out of? Microfiber- get familiar. Scared of labor? Wasting your time worrying about that one... ...But you know what kind of pain you will … [Read more...]
I found this photo of myself as a child yesterday: My first thought: "That is a massive scrunchy." My second thought: "I'm bottle feeding my baby doll." Perhaps to retaliate from our anti-breastfeeding culture many women decide to become anti-bottle feeding as a response. I have friends who will not allow their children to have dolls that come with bottles. They will throw away the bottle that comes with the doll, and some have even purchased the "The Breast Milk Baby" for their … [Read more...]
My Superpower: Invisibility- specifically to the male species. A prime example of my child invisibility cloak happened at Whole Foods Market. There is geeky overly buff bag-boy that wears shirts five sizes too small. He helps us with our groceries Every. Single. Day. He asks me how I'm doing, plays around with the kids, and bags our loot. One day, a few weeks ago, Brian offered to watch the kids and I ventured to Whole Foods on my own. Like always, buff bag-boy was there bagging the … [Read more...]
A lot of Los Angeles families vacation in the Palm Springs area. We try to get out to Palm Springs at least once a month (Brian's parents live there) What is hard is finding activities for the kids. So, we have made it our mission to find kid-friendly entertainment in the area. Our latest adventure- The Living Desert in Palm Desert, California This wildlife conservation center is what I can only describe as an organic zoo. The animals are up- close, well cared for, have large habitats … [Read more...]
Big John McCarthy's Gym The boys are now in a "Little Warriors" class If you are in the LA area it is unquestionably one of the top places for adults who want to train in MMA. Without a doubt it is the best in mixed martial arts classes for children. The coach of the littlest children has the reputation of child whisperer: It takes a special kind of person to work with kids this age (I personally would rather have a lobotomy). Yet, he seems to enjoy it and makes it look easy! The kids … [Read more...]
Our hope is that people will get a chance to see a family that may look a little different, but is as close and loving as a family that meets the stereotypical ideal. It is time to break barriers, stop making assumptions, and realize that families come in all different shapes and sizes and can still define the term. Find Out More ››
