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What is the key to combating childhood obesity and fostering healthy eating habits in kids? Is it Counting calories with your kids? Restricting all foods not deemed healthy? Weighing the kids and making sure they are a “normal” weight? Putting kids on a diet? I think all these methods are the wrong approach. Sadly, I’ve [...]
So, I asked my kids “What makes your mom awesome?” Many times, I think what makes me an awesome mom might be: Making money for the family Making sure they have the latest clothes/ toys Taking them to activities (ie. Dance Class, Summer Camps, etc.) Keeping a clean, organized house (#fail) These things are all [...]
Each year, around this time, I start seeing the bunny- and egg- themed trinkets in the stores, along with the pastel candy wrappers. Why, oh, why does candy have to be a major focus of each and every major holiday?! I know it’s just to derail my efforts at staying in shape! Anyway, with all [...]
Today, I’m opening up the Blog Time Machine, and resurrecting this post from 2007. Reading it this morning, I was taken aback with nostalgia, as Hip Chick is now 10! Today I held an impromptu retirement ceremony. There were no guests, no speeches, no refreshments or parties afterward. The objects had fulfilled their duties faithfully [...]
My children always have various notes, hand-made posters, and bulletins posted around the house. An anticipated guest might expect to be welcomed with “Come This Way —->” signs about. And then, there are the obligatory “Your Name Here‘s Room” signs. But sometimes they give me such a laugh, I have to share! Walking down the [...]
Step 1: Get Daddy to make milkshakes! No fancy recipe here, we just mix up ice cream, milk, and whatever else we want in there. Chunky stuff will make the race more difficult. Step 2: Get some really LONG straws! Step 3: Everyone sips the milkshake through the straws, and the first one to get [...]
This holiday season has brought so many blessings to our family. One of the best blessings this year has been our focus on giving. We have given to children across the globe through one of our favorite relief ministries, which is always great fun for the kids. And this year was the first year we [...]
“Will you play with me, Mom?” “”I’m bored.” “What is there to do today?” “Can we watch a movie?” “Can you go outside with us?” On one hand, I am really glad that my kids want to spend time with me. And I really love spending time with them, as well. But it seems they [...]
It’s about that time of the year! Autumn? Oh, yes, but I prefer to call it “Pumpkin Season!” Pumpkins are quite possibly one of the most ingenious fruits created by God. (Yes, the pumpkin technically is a FRUIT, not a vegetable). Pumpkins are great for everything from crafting to eating, so I’ve compiled the pumpkin [...]
It was a glorious day at the beach, on the first day of our family vacation. My in-laws were there, as well as sister- and brother-in-law, nephews, niece. Our three daughters were in heaven as they played in the sand and surf with their beloved cousins, their collective ages between 4 and 10. All was [...]
My kids often say things to me, that upon later pondering, I have to say, “Wait, what’s that s’pposed to mean!?” Here’s a good one: Hip Chick (9yo): “Mom, what are you doing tomorrow?” Me: “Well, I’m going to write a little in the morning, then I have a meeting before I pick you up [...]
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. This time of year, one of the biggest questions I hear moms asking each other is “What are some ideas for healthy lunches to send with my kids to school?” I admit, we have occasionally fallen into [...]
At the Pinnix house, we have been test driving the HP PhotoSmart Touch Smart Webprinter, and absolutely loving it! My kids are constantly finding new activities and coloring sheets to print out themselves, since the printer has it’s own internet connection. And the best part is: They don’t have to use (or mess up) my [...]
No, I’m not talking about my gray roots (I blame my dad), although I do have a hair appointment tomorrow to insure no one knows this isn’t my natural color. You won’t tell, right? Anyway, this week I’m leading the music at our church’s VBS, and I’m so excited! Many moons ago (before I had [...]
We are having a fabulous family time in Asheville, NC for Real Life Asheville Adventure Week! (#reallifeavl on Twitter) Today, I get to meet some amazing bloggers at Biltmore Estate to tour the property and share what Biltmore has for families! Yes, that includes you couples who leave the kids with grandma! Judd and I [...]
