Happy Meals!

Are you tired of begging your picky eater to take just one more bite? Please?

So was I! So I came up with a quick and easy solution that actually worked. Although I don't have the time to do this at every meal - I try to get creative with meals so that my kids will eat them. My almost 4 year old loves this - and eats EVERY bite when I make her a "happy meal"....

Get creative and maybe your kids will eat a little more!

These cute placemats can be found on Etsy from Kiddie Mats - great Christmas gift idea!

Have fun!

Save space + get organized in your kitchen!

Instead of taking a picture of my own kitchen and our wonderful shelves - I found this picture on Domino Magazine's website. These pull out shleves make organization of pots and pans (or spices or canned goods or snacks) SO EASY! We were lucky enough to move in with these pull out shelves already in stalled in our kitchen (the previous owners did a wonderful job renovating!).

Check out lots more GREAT kitchen organizing tips on Domino's website: http://www.dominomag.com/howtos/advice/2007/12/organizing_kitchens?slide=14

You can also find more tips on WFMW over at Rocks in My Dryer!

Have a great day!

These are TONS of great ideas in this article

Helpful Tip to get your Tot to Eat Fruits + Veggies!

Here's a fun trick to get your kids to eat fruits and veggies -- or a great little snack for you -- FRUIT KABOBS! (or Veggie Kabobs)

The main thing is tricking their little eyes into thinking it is something new and interesting -- and therefore, they should taste it!

Simply buy a box of toothpicks and create your own fruit kabobs! So easy! And kids just love helping to make them as well. A great afternoon activity and a health snack

Have fun!

For other Works for Me Wednesday ideas - head over to http://www.rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/!

Watermelon Popsicles

Here is a quick, easy, and fun activity to do with your kids (or make these for yourself)!

A great little snack or treat on a warm afternoon!

Watermelon Popsicles :

2 Cups Watermelon

1 Cup Apple Juice

Pour both into a blender, mix, pour into popsicle molds, freeze, and enjoy!

These are so EASY & fun - my daughter just loved helping me make them (and she also loved posing for the "yummmm" picture after tasting a sample directly from the pitcher b/f pouring & freezing them).

For more fun tips, to Works For Me Wednesday over at Rocks in My Dryer.

HAVE FUN!

Easy Game for Tired Moms!

Here is a little tip for Works for Me Wednesday over at Rocks in My Dryer....

A simple and easy game for the tired mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, friend, or babysitter!

A few weeks ago, we were walking out of Cafe Express after dinner, and I heard this mom counting to ten in a loud voice. Before I could see her, I assumed someone was getting in trouble. However, when we rounded the corner, I saw this mother of 4 counting to 10 - timing each child as they ran from one side of the fence to the other. All she had to do was sit & count -- and her kids were LOVING it and getting so tired. A win for everyone before bedtime!

After seeing this simple and genious game, I tried it...and my kids love it. Wherever you are - you can play this game...and kids will come running to join. On the playground, this has happened to me 3 times now where I practically had the whole group of kids running around the slide or sandbox. All the other moms watching love me for entertaining their kids & wearing them out! :)

Enjoy and have fun counting!

Get more done each day!

In an effort to get more accomplished each day and spend more time with my kids, I have implemented a new time saver in my life..........

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER!!

I know, an earth shattering idea. There are so many mornings (and afternoons) where I try to get things accomplished on my computer (website updates, email returns, photo editing, etc)...and before I know it, 2 hours have gone by! I continually check emails, my Etsy shop, my website....all the while - I could check this 2-3 times per day & see the same thing!

So, I've decided to turn off my laptop from 3-7 p.m. everyday. It is AMAZING how much I can accomplish around the house w/o stopping every 5 minutes to check email. Also, my kids LOVE to have my undivided attention - and they LOVE not having the computer in the middle!

Take a little time each day and TURN IT OFF! You will be amazed at what you can accomplish!