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February 19, 2013
Celebrating Black History Month
The following post is from Kacey of Well-Rounded Home:
source: Well-Rounded Home
February marks Black History Month–an annual celebration of the accomplishments, contributions and triumphs of African Americans here in the United States.
While there’s no way to capture the entirety of black history in 28 days, this month serves as a conscious reminder to teach our children about the culture of African-Americans, as well as other groups of people that may or may not look like ourselves.
As my oldest son approaches the age of five, I imagine it won’t be too much longer before either he notices he looks different from most of his classmates or one of them points it out to him.
As a mom, I don’t want any of my children growing up ashamed of who they are. I want them to love the way they look and also appreciate the rich heritage from which they come. Part of that means making sure they know the good and bad of who we are and what we’ve endured. It also means having open dialogues about race, prejudices and discrimination. Tough conversations for sure but we can’t let the uncomfortableness deter us if we want to raise kids with a sincere appreciation for others.
I encourage you to take time this month to start those conversations with your children and teach them what you know about black history. To get you started, here are two Black History Month matching activities you can use either as games or learning lessons. You can also follow my Celebrating Black History Series at Well-Rounded Home this month.
Click the links below to download or print these printables:
Black History Timeline & Milestones
Who Am I? Notable African Americans
I’d love to hear your ideas for teaching children about other cultures. If the topic of race has already come up, were you surprised by what your children already knew or didn’t know?
With three little busy bodies to care for, Kacey is on a mission to take motherhood to the next level. Her blog, Well-Rounded Home, is filled encouraging words and inspiration for moms in the trenches with taking care of home and wrangling kids. She’s a die-hard Texas girl who loves her sweet tea and the word y’all. By day, she’s the marketing and client services guru for a small real estate investment firm.
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The Secret to Building a Routine That Works
source: Mandi Ehman
I shared a peek into our daily routine in last week’s “Day in the Life” post, and this is probably the first time in my adult life (and definitely since we began homeschooling) that we have a daily routine that actually works for our family on a consistent basis.
We’ve always had morning routines and the ever-important bedtime routine, but this one actually encompasses our full day, and it’s brought a consistency to our days that had been lacking.
In the past, we’ve tried a variety of routines, but some important detail inevitably gets missed as we struggle to fit everything in and stick to the plan.
So what’s been different this time? It’s simple really: we built our routine one tiny piece at a time rather than trying to overhaul everything at once.
I didn’t do that consciously, but realizing what we’d done — and how much more effective it was — has made it easier to continue to tweak and perfect it.
The Building Blocks of a Routine
It all started with the realization that if the girls don’t do their independent school work first thing in the morning, it just doesn’t happen; they end up distracted by toys, playing outside, the computer or (gasp!) TV and trying to pull their attention back to school results in grumpy children and a frazzled mom.
With that in mind, we began prioritizing independent school work as the very first activity of the day, almost as soon as the girls’ feet hit the ground. These tasks happen to include all of our “school lite” tasks, the schoolwork we try to get done every day, no matter what, even when we have other activities on the schedule.
Once we mastered that part of our routine, we layered other activities over it. We added additional assignments to their independent school work, set an actual wake-up time and included things like getting dressed and brushing hair & teeth (although getting dressed still seems to be optional!).
We continued to add additional things to our daily — and weekly — routines, like a weekly one-on-one library date with Daddy, reading time in the evenings, family game times and more.
Routine vs. Schedule
This routine is just that — a routine, not a schedule
Although we have times written on my paper schedule and the dry erase version on the back door, we don’t follow those to a T, and there are plenty of times that we switch things up for one reason or another.
But having a routine brings a sense of order to our day that is working for our family. The girls know when they need to work and when they get to play, so they don’t fight me nearly as much when it’s school time. As an added bonus, having a bit more structure to our day actually makes for better playtime because they still have an abundance of free time, but not quite so much that they wander about aimlessly.
Do you have a daily routine that works for your family? If not, do you think focusing on one little piece at a time would help?
Mandi Ehman is the founder and publisher behind Life Your Way and the co-author of All in Good Time, as well as a wife and the homeschooling mom to four beautiful girls. She lives with her family on a little slice of heaven in wild, wonderful West Virginia and loves coffee, chocolate, easy meals, beautiful things and minimalist spaces.
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February 18, 2013
Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography:
source: Shaina Olmanson | FoodforMyFamily.com
Winter is dragging on. I have made and served soup to my family more than I care to share. It’s a conscious effort, mostly due to the fact that I like soup. Still, soup for dinner three nights a week becomes a bit repetitive to the masses. They begin to revolt and ask where the rest of their dinner is. Clearly, their mother has lost her mind. I blame the snow. My mind is buried beneath it.
In an attempt to appease the small mouths by offering up a dinner that still fits my warm and comforting spoonfuls bit that I apparently require to get through cold winter months but satisfies the “not soup” request of my progeny. Jambalaya seemed a good place to start.
Rice is a staple in our home. We eat it with roast chicken dinners, we serve it under a mound of vegetables, and we squish it into rice balls and bread and bake it for a cheesy treat. I usually make extra, and then I use leftover rice to make fried rice or a cheesy rice for an easy lunch for the lunchbox. In this case it’s mixed with soup-like beginnings that turn into a thick rice dish, complete with hot sauce and succulent bites of shrimp and sausage.
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Recipe type: main
Author: Shaina Olmanson | Food for My Family
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes or 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
1 tablespoon hot sauce
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups uncooked Hinode medium grain white rice
2 cups peeled, deveined shrimp
1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2″ slices
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, celery, and the bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
Stir in the garlic, and then add in the tomatoes, Worcestershire, and the hot sauce, stirring to combine. Add in the stock and the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender but not fully cooked through. Add in the shrimp, sausage, and the spices.
Continue cooking until the rice is cooked and the sausage and shrimp are fully done, another 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately with extra hot sauce.
Notes
You can add extra hot sauce at the end when everyone has their individual bowl so that the rice is mild enough for my two youngest kids and my mother-in-law. You know, those that aren’t quite accustomed to the heat just yet.
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What are your favorite rice dishes?
Shaina Olmanson is the home cook and photographer behind Food for My Family and the author of Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine. She is a contributor to Babble.com’s Family Kitchen Blog and the food channel on Lifetime Moms. Shaina can usually be found cooking, at the computer or behind the camera.
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How I Remember to Return
The following post is from Andrea of Simple Organized Living:
source: Simple Organized Living
I’m always an advocate for borrowing something versus buying something whenever possible. Not only do we save money by borrowing, we also save so much space in our home by not storing things we don’t need on a regular basis. Plus, I personally feel like borrowing (and lending) are great “excuses” to be helpful and interact with others around us.
We regularly borrow books, magazines, and DVD’s from the library; we borrow baby clothes and other baby items from older cousins; we borrow kitchen gadgets from family and friends; and we’ve even gotten to know many of our neighbors by sharing yard equipment. Almost any time we need something we don’t have, my first reaction is to find someone we could borrow the item from.
I also rarely think twice when anyone asks to borrow something from me. As long as it’s not something I use every single day, I will gladly repay the favor and lend out items from our home to help others.
However, I sometimes find it difficult to remember everything we are currently borrowing, when borrowed items need to be returned, everything we are currently lending out, who we’re lending it out to, etc. etc.
And since I certainly don’t want to forget to give something back, I’ve come up with a simple system to help me keep track of all my borrowed items (including any return deadlines) and all the items I lend out.
1. Make a list.
I keep a long list of everything I am currently borrowing, who I’m borrowing it from, and when it needs to be returned. I also keep a list of things I’ve lent out, who I lent it too, and when I lent it to them (this is only if I want the items back).
I keep this list in our laundry room which is right by our back door so I see it often. Once something is returned, I cross it off the list.
2. Keep items to return in your car.
Once I’m finished using a borrowed item, I put a sticky note on the item so I know who it needs to be returned to, and then I put all the items in a basket or bin in the front passenger seat of my car. This way, I see them every time I get in the car, and when I’m out and about running errands, I can quickly stop in and return something if I’m close by.
For example, if you’re driving right past the library, you can quickly pull into the parking lot to and drop off your books and DVDs. If you’ll be close by a friend’s house, you can stop by and return a bunch of baby clothes. If you’re going to a school event, you’ll already have that huge pan you borrowed from the school kitchen or the item your child’s friend left at your house last week.
It’s all right there, in your car, wherever you go.
3. Check your list regularly.
For me, it seems to work best if I keep the list of items to return in our laundry room and keep the actual items in our car. However, it doesn’t do a whole lot of good to have the items in your car if you always forget to check your list to see what needs to be returned!
I’ve gotten into the habit of checking the list every time I leave to run errands. Sometimes, I’ll even plan my errands so that I conveniently stop and return something on my way. I only have to get out of the house once — and if I’m lucky, my non-napping toddler will fall asleep while I drive!
This method also works fabulous for new items that need to be returned to the store before the receipt or warranty is void. Just add these items to your list and put the item (and the receipt) in your car.
I frequently rely on this method to remind myself of other items that aren’t necessarily borrowed but still need to be given to someone else.
For example, I have a baby gift I want to drop off at a friends house, so I put it in my car and drop it off the next time I’m close to her house. I also have a photo album that I’ve been meaning to give my mother-in-law for a couple weeks now, and I finally put it in my car. Hopefully, I’ll remember to give it to her the next time we’re at their house. I have a small house warming gift for a relative and a bag of things for the thrift store… and unless I put them in my car and on my list, I’ll probably continue to forget 
I realize this method of remembering is quite simple, but it has been extremely effective in my own life for several years now. By writing my list on paper and getting the actual items out of my house, my brain is free to think about other things and my home is less cluttered. Win-win!
Be sure to download this FREE items on loan printable {full sheet} or {half sheet}. Now you have no excuse for library fines, late fees, or forgotten items!
How do you remember to return?
Andrea Dekker is a WAHM, coupon addict, and simple living enthusiast. She motivates and encourages others to create their best life through simplicity and organization via her blog, Simple Organized Living.
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Weekly Reads {2/18/13}
This weekend I posted a picture on instagram with the caption “Switching up my routine with a book made of actual paper“.
So many people replied there and on Facebook that they prefer or love those kinds of books, and I realized that I don’t really have a connection with paper books anymore. Because of its convenience and ease of use, Kindle has revolutionized my reading habits and helped me go from reading almost no books a few years ago to almost 4 a week this year, and I really do love my Kindle.
That said, I feel quite differently about children’s books and although I have an old Kindle set aside to give to my girls — and plenty of free Kindle books loaded on it for them — I can’t bring myself to do it just yet; I’d much rather them hold a paper book in their hands and enjoy that experience. Hypocrite much?
Head here to see Katie’s post for this week. We also want to know what you’re reading! Add your blog post to the linky below or leave a comment with your favorite reads from this week.
(See the full 2013 list here.)
This Week’s Reads
It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig
Today I’m starting a Whole30 challenge, the “nutritional reset” from Dallas and Melissa Hartwig that’s designed to improve your relationship with food and give you insight into how various foods affect your body (that’s an oversimplified definition, so be sure to read through the link for more information). Although they provide everything on their site you need to get started, several people recommended their book to me as well, and it really is an eye-opening look at how food affects our bodies.
The first parts of the book takes a scientific look at how our bodies work, how we use food for fuel, how food affects our hormones, what makes different foods good and bad, etc. The last part focuses specifically on the Whole30 with more detail about foods to eat and foods to avoid as well as inspiration and practical examples.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about food and the role it plays in our bodies, whether you’re interested in doing a Whole30 or not!
Open Minds (The Mindjack Trilogy) by Susan Kaye Quinn
Open Minds is currently free for the Kindle (I don’t know how long that will last, though!), and I was intrigued by the description of a future society where people have developed the ability to hear other people’s thoughts. Unable to read other people’s minds or transmit her thoughts to them, Kira is considered a Zero…until the day she accidentally controls her best friend’s mind, which unlocks a dangerous secret.
Although not the best YA dystopian/science fiction book I’ve ever read, I love the plot of this one, and about halfway through it sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down until I found out how it ended. I’m looking forward to reading Parts 2 & 3 this week, and I’d put Susan Kaye Quinn on my authors-to-watch list!
Where the Wildflowers Bloom and When the Heart Heals by Ann Shorey
Revell recently sent me the second book in this series to review, and I was excited to realize I had the first one on my Kindle already from a free promotion last year. I’ve always loved historical fiction, and there are weeks when I crave a “light” read like these. These aren’t quite as rich in historical facts and detail as I like, but both of these stories — about strong female heroine trying to find their way (and love!) after the Civil War — are sweet and inspiring. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and following their journeys!
On My Reading List for This Week
I keep picking up books in the middle of the week that take priority over what I’m planning to read, so I feel like this list is getting a little redundant!
People Before Profit by Ken Koopman (I started this and am enjoying the somewhat dry look at the life of Bob Moore and the history of Bob’s Red Mill, so I hope to finish it this week!)
Closed Hearts and Free Souls by Susan Kaye Quinn
Audiobooks
The Ralph S. Mouse Audio Collection
From Dylan (7): “The Ralph S. Mouse audio collection is about a mouse who has a motorcycle, and when we makes the sound “brrrrr”, it makes it go. A boy gave him the motorcycle at a hotel, and then one day they left, and then Ralph didn’t have anybody to feed him. He traveled to a camp, and a boy caught him, and the boy took the motorcycle. There’s a cat who stole a girls watch, and they thought it was the boy who did it. So he told Ralph that if he could put the watch, then he would give him back the motorcycle. I like that Ralph can make his motorcycle go!”
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Preparing for Your Whole 30 Challenge
The following post is from Anne of Modern Mrs. Darcy:
source: Chiot’s Run
Editor’s Note: I’m starting my own Whole 30 — starting today, actually! — and Anne graciously offered to share a guest post with some tips for preparing for your own Whole 30 based on her past experiences.
Have you heard of the Whole 30? This short-term nutritional reset is designed to “restore a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract, calm systemic inflammation and put an end to unhealthy cravings, habits, and relationships with food.”
I recently completed my first Whole 30 in over a year, and I feel amazing.
The Whole 30 is worth doing, but it’s not easy. It’s built around fresh, whole foods, which require some (or a lot) of preparation. When you’re on your first Whole 30, you have to figure out a whole new way of eating while simultaneously cooking a ton. You could handle either challenge on its own, but doing both at the same time is tough!
To succeed with a Whole 30 (or any other big lifestyle change), the key is to simplify the cooking until you get a handle on this new way of eating.
Use these tips to succeed at your first Whole 30:
Rely on the same foods. Even if you love to cook, don’t whip up 3 new recipes every day. Choose staple meals and repeat them often.
Stock up. The Whole 30 relies on fresh, whole foods, so make sure you have plenty on hand. For me, this means my counter holds avocados and citrus fruit. My pantry is filled with coconut milk, canned tuna, and nuts. My fridge holds eggs, meats, and veggies. My freezer is stocked with hamburger patties, shredded chicken, fish, chocolate chili, and veggies galore.
Batch prep. Once you’ve decided on some staple meals, prep the ingredients so you always have an easy meal within reach. I rely on big batches of hard-boiled eggs, browned ground beef, and shredded chicken. (The easiest way to shred lots of chicken quickly is to use your mixer: shred warm chicken breasts with the paddle attachment.)
Frozen vegetables are your friend. You’ll eat tons of veggies on the Whole 30, and frozen ones make life so much easier. They’re already prepped, always fresh, and can be ready to eat in 2 minutes. Here’s a tip: not all frozen vegetables are created equal, so if you don’t like one brand, try another: my go-to choices are broccoli, spinach, and green beans.
Season well. You could get pretty tired of eating the same foods for 30 days, but varying the seasonings keeps things interesting. Plain shredded chicken or beef can be transformed into a Mexican feast, spicy Thai deliciousness, or French bistro food with the addition of a condiment, sauce, spice rub, or side dish. (I love the cookbook Well Fed for examples and recipes.)
Figure out your snacks in advance. Snacking isn’t encouraged on the whole 30, but you’re gonna want something sometime–especially if you work out. Figure out what it is and stock it. My go-to snacks are hazelnuts, apples, baby carrots, and coconut chips.
Once you get the hang of it, you can knock yourself out sampling from the many wonderful cookbooks that offer Whole 30-approved recipes. But until then, use these tips to get your bearings.
Good luck with your nutritional reset. I hope you feel amazing, too.
Have you done a Whole 30? Could you use a reset?
Anne Bogel loves strong coffee, long books, and big ideas. She puts a timely spin on timeless women’s issues at her blog Modern Mrs Darcy. She’s a big fan of the Whole 30, even though it’s complicated.
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February 17, 2013
Comfort Food Recipes to Spice Up Dinner
It’s been a cold and dreary winter here, with a few small snowfalls that are nothing to write home about and plenty of cold and windy days that make you want to hide indoors.
The kind of days that make you crave comfort foods that warm you up from the inside out and remind you of your own childhood.
We’ve got a few of those recipes in the archives to help you spice up your winter meal rotation and create dinnertime memories in your own family:
Beef, Broccoli & Bean Stir Fry
What is your favorite winter comfort food?
Mandi Ehman is the founder and publisher behind Life Your Way and the co-author of All in Good Time, as well as a wife and the homeschooling mom to four beautiful girls. She lives with her family on a little slice of heaven in wild, wonderful West Virginia and loves coffee, chocolate, easy meals, beautiful things and minimalist spaces.
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February 16, 2013
Weekend Reading: February 16, 2013
Because we live 30 minutes from the edge of “town” and closer to 45 minutes from most of our destinations, there are plenty of times that we find ourselves wishing we lived closer in rather than out of the boonies, and I have a feeling that will become an even bigger issue as the girls get older and more social.
Then I catch the sun shining through the trees on an early morning drive or chase the sunset west through the mountains on my way home in the evening and all of the driving, gas and inconvenience is worth it. I don’t know that I could ever give up our mountains or our little slice of heaven — it just feels too much like home to walk away from!
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Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. As always, check out what I’m reading to see the other posts that make me stop and think. You’ll find new posts all week long!
Food {You Are What You Eat}
I’m getting ready to start a Whole 3o with a group of friends, so I’ve been thinking a lot about food and how it affects our bodies as I prepare my meal plan and strategies for the next month!
Sweet Semantics: Refined or Concentrated Sugars | Attune Foods
Watch Out for “Real-Washed” Foods {Green in 365: The Kitchen} | Live Renewed
How Food Companies Exploit Americans | 100 Days of Real Food
Family {Love Every Day}
25 Free Ways to Show Your Husband You Love Him | ChristianPF
Simple Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them Today | steady mom
How I L.O.V.E. My Kids When I Want to YELL! | The Orange Rhino Challenge
Tech {Put It In Its Place}
11 Reasons to Embrace a Technology-Free Bedroom | Becoming Minimalist
How to not be typical. | Jon Acuff’s Blog
I’m not sure of the original source for this since it’s being passed around the internet, but if you are introverted or know an introvert (so pretty much everyone!), be sure to check out this Guide to Understanding the Introverted.
Have a great weekend!
Mandi Ehman is the founder and publisher behind Life Your Way and the co-author of All in Good Time, as well as a wife and the homeschooling mom to four beautiful girls. She lives with her family on a little slice of heaven in wild, wonderful West Virginia and loves coffee, chocolate, easy meals, beautiful things and minimalist spaces.
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