Loaded Stuffed Potato
Happy Monday! We have been staying at home for almost 3 months now. School is finally out so the homeschooling portion is over for now. I haven’t really been cooking that much during this time. I had really great intentions but very little time. Now that summer is creeping up, perhaps I can do a better job! Next up is graduation. Surprisingly, the school district has scheduled an outdoor graduation ceremony. We have to figure out how we are going to handle it. I am still concerned about being around people who may not really believe in masks and social distancing. We have to figure it out. May is National…
Setting Intentions with Your Journal
When you set intentions, you tell yourself what you are going to do. You are able to narrow your focus to just a few things. It is similar to setting goals or writing down a to-do list. But with intentions, you are making a promise to yourself to get this thing done. Here are some ways to use a journal for setting your intentions. Plan Your Intentions Each Morning In order to reach your goals, you need intentions. These are the actions you take each day in order to reach the final destination. You can use your journal each morning to write out your intentions for the day. It is…
Good Fruits and Vegetables for Your Immune System
Everyone knows that it’s important for you to eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy because they provide you with a lot of nutrients that you need. They can help you lose weight by making you feel more full with fewer calories. Most importantly, they can help boost your immune system considerably while still being delicious and good for you. One of the best types of fruits for your immune system hands-down is citrus fruits. Citrus The most common citrus fruits you’ll find are oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. These were commonly eaten aboard ships hundreds of years ago to stave off scurvy. These days, they give you a great…
World Baking Day: Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Hi everyone! Tis past weekend was World Baking Day! I am a little late but there is never a bad time to bake right? World Baking Day is the third Sunday in May each year. Everyone is encouraged to bake — for themselves and their families and their friends. It has been observed since 2012. You can still bake something for friends and family. Like this one! Check out this Chocolate Walnut Brownie recipe! Other Baking Recipes Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies
Homeschooling: How to Cope with Waning Attention Spans
One of the biggest challenges that parents have been facing during the coronavirus crisis of 2020 is that they are expected to successfully home school their children while balancing their own work from home computers. A quick log onto social media (don’t do it) and you’ll likely see parents proverbially pulling their hair out over the inability to get kids to stop playing with their siblings, fighting, whining, or procrastinating so they can buckle down and get their school work completed in a timely fashion. Help Their Brains: Break It Down It may seem counterproductive, but believe it or not, the best way to get kids to focus on school…
How to Make Journaling Work for You
Some people start journaling, and stick to it every day, for a long time. But most people don’t have this experience. It can be easy to forget about it, get lazy and not do it, or just lose interest in journaling. Maybe you aren’t seeing the benefits, or your schedule keeps changing so it is hard to create a good routine. The good news is that journaling can work for you – there are no rules or guidelines you need to follow. Journaling can become whatever you need it to be. Use Whatever Materials You Want to Write It can be easy to be swept up in all the most…
Sunlight and Your Immune System
When you were younger, you probably got told by your parents to go spend some time in the sun, because it’s good for you. We know now that they were very much correct — sunlight has a wide variety of benefits to us, and if you don’t get enough, you’re actually putting yourself at a higher risk of getting sick and being generally unhappy compared to those who go outside more often. It’s important to remember this now with many of us sheltering in place. We need to safely get a bit of sun — while socially distancing of course. Vitamin D Production One of the important parts of getting…
National Hummus Day
Another National Food Day! Today, May 13th is National Hummus Day! National Hummus Day started in 2012 in Tel Aviv as a joke. Now it has spread all around the world with events where people share their love for hummus. Hummus can be used as a dip or a sandwich filling. It has a lot of protein and fiber. It’s pretty versatile. Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas but you can expand your horizons as well. Different Types of Hummus Classic Avocado Hummus Pumpkin Hummus Beetroot Hummus Red Pepper Hummus There are more! Even chocolate hummus. Here are a few hummus recipes so you can celebrate! During National Garlic Month…
Homeschooling: Success for Kids With Learning Challenges
Happy Mother’s Day! I have no idea what my family has planned for me today! We will see… On to the topic for today… Children with learning challenges may find the e-learning environment to be especially difficult. With the Coronavirus pandemic raising stress levels on the whole, your best bet if dealing with kids who have a learning challenge is to be patient and try to reflect a calm demeanor. Below find some basic coping skills to help you get through this trying time as a home schooling parent. Keep an Eye on the Ball If your child was previously enrolled in a special program to help facilitate learning and…
Shrimp Saganaki
I am having a tough time today. I had to place my father into hospice care yesterday. Still rather raw — I will have a post about it at a later date. So. today is National Shrimp Day. I have written about my love/hate relationship with shrimp. Even if I can’t eat it, there are plenty of people who love shrimp. Here’s a different recipe for shrimp lovers… Shrimp Saganaki is a quick and easy Greek appetizer that is often served with crusty bread to scoop up the savory tomato sauce. For a gluten-free main course, serve on a bed of cooked zucchini noodles, rice, or quinoa instead.
