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Family :: The Importance of Spending Downtime Together
Photo courtesy of Flickr The holidays can be a stressful time for most people – with all the shopping, dinners, activities, parties, school functions – you name it, most of us are running around from place to place trying to take it all in. So when the weekends come around, I really value some downtime with the family. Our usual attire around the house are sweats. I wish I could say that if you rang my doorbell on the weekends, I would come to the door with my hair and makeup all done – but reality is… we are probably in our sweats chilling! That is why when I was…
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Farm to Table Activities for Healthy Kids
Image courtesy of Flickr With the rate of diabetes and obesity skyrocketing for children across the country, it’s more important than ever to instill an understanding and appreciation for whole and natural foods in our children. The “Farm to Table” movement aims to help children and adults ditch processed, chemical-laden foods and get back to eating healthy, farm grown foods that our bodies were designed to eat and enjoy. These activities can help educate children about whole, healthy foods in a fun and interactive way. Join Your Local CSA Signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share is not only a fantastic way to get a steady stream…
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Our Rocky Mountain Family Adventure: Part II
Looking to send a postcard with a spectacular mountain range, a glacier, or wild animals on it? Then the town of Jasper, located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, is the destination for you. Last summer we flew into Calgary and stuffed as much luggage as is humanly possible into a rental car. We strapped three children in the back seat (aged 14, 10, and 8) and headed northwest—256 miles to be exact. The drive along the way was an adventure in itself. Our first stop was in Banff. Our second stop en route to the town of Jasper was the Columbia Icefield. Located in Jasper National Park (one…
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3 Ways To Entertain Your Kids This Weekend
Much of the country is cold and covered with snow right now, but here in Southern California, we’re blessed with plenty of sunshine. Thanks to beautiful weather and a location that provides endless possibilities, there are oceans of adventures to embark on. Wherever you are, here are a few ways you can entertain your kids this weekend. Take the train – Or the Metro. Los Angeles has a growing number of Metro Rail trains that transport riders around the city and surrounding areas. Take the Metro Red or Purple rail lines to the Pershing Square Station and walk to the Angels Flight Railway at 351 South Hill Street.…
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Our Rocky Mountain Family Adventure: Part I
Looking to send a postcard with a spectacular mountain range, a glacier, or wild animals on it? Then the town of Jasper, located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, is the destination for you. Last summer we flew into Calgary and stuffed as much luggage as is humanly possible into a rental car. We strapped three children (aged 14, 10, and 8) in the back seat and headed northwest—256 miles to be exact. The drive along the way was an adventure in itself. Our first stop was in Banff, Canada’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. While we were there, we took in the breathtaking sites of…
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Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Develop Heart-Healthy Habits
Healthy habits need to be developed early on in a child’s life—the sooner, the better. As parents, we know this, but that doesn’t always make it easier to get our kids to eat vegetables at dinnertime or to turn off the Xbox and go outside. Here are a few strategies you can use to help your kids develop heart-healthy habits that will hopefully stick with them as they grow. Make meals important Eating dinners as a family will help show your child how important it is to eat healthy, and will give you time to come together intentionally and regularly. Breakfasts can sometimes fall by the wayside amid busy…
