Category Archives: The Moms

Trouble Getting Your Kids to Eat Vegetables? The Secret’s In the Sauce!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Janae

I’ll never forget my astonishment when I overheard my friend say to her 5 year old son, “No more vegetables until you’ve eaten your bread”!  What?!?!  There’s a kid out there that’ll eat their veggies BEFORE their bread?  Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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How fast can your child down a salad?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Heidi

I was introduced to this recipe by my friend Joan.  She and her husband invited us over to dinner, and when they told us what they were having, I was hoping to find some excuse not to come.  On the … Continue reading →

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Fixing Drafty Windows and Doors on a Dime

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Cheri

I live in Minnesota.  And Minnesota + January = Very Cold=-14 degrees tonight.  We also live in a very old home where the windows and doors are not sealed well at all.  Typically, we feel drafts whenever we sit on … Continue reading →

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Winter is Snow Much Fun — even inside!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kerri

When the kids want to play in the snow, but you’re just not in the mood to play the snowgear game — you know the one: 20 minutes getting the kids dressed in their snow gear, just for them to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Turkey Sausage

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Sunny

I happen to like sausage.  I like the flavor, not the calories.  I am not particularly attached to the pork and grease either.  So I was delighted to find a turkey sausage recipe that lets me have sausage, but just … Continue reading →

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Setting Family Standards

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Janae

There are many parents I admire, but none do I admire more than my own.  As I’ve become a parent myself I have reflected many times on their parenting and have stood in awe at what they’ve accomplished.  All of … Continue reading →

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White Bread–My Comfort Food

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Cheri

I know we’re all supposed to be eating whole grains and eliminating enriched flours from our diets, or whatever.  But there is nothing quite like homemade white bread just out of the oven.  The smell fills your home and I … Continue reading →

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Sweet Talking

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Kerri

This Real Mom shares her creative and tasty way of getting her kids talking about their day. Continue reading →

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Warm Feet in Bed–For Adults Only

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Sunny

My son informs me that 49 of the 50 states currently have snow on the ground.  Here in Denver we’ve had our coldest days of the season this past week.  Having a set of feet that are just fine until … Continue reading →

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Put Allowance to Work for You!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Janae

Allowance. I never got it growing up and I never believed in it. I never really understood the concept of doling out money to the kids just because they made it through another week. So, when my husband and I … Continue reading →

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