Real Moms Love to Eat

 It is true...who doesn't like to eat? I know all of us moms out there are guilty of hiding that mug of hot cocoa behind the cook book while making dinner or stashing that candy bar in your sock drawer and sneaking a piece here and there without your kids noticing.  I am here to tell you that you need not be ashamed of the fact that you LOVE to eat. We all do. I've found a book that is for us Beth Aldrich’s book, Real Moms Love to Eat and Food Affairiates.
I believe that by making all things from scratch will save you calories and tons of preservatives, therefore, making your sweet tooth not as guilty to satisfy. Instead of running to the store for a box of Oreos, try making them yourself.
By eating six times a day you will keep your metabolism boosted and constantly working. That is good. We need our metabolism working at its best and this will help accomplish that. I've recently read that by starting your day with a large glass of lemon water will get your metabolism off to a great start and also by saving your glass of water for the END of your meal will also help in aiding digestion. Instead of diluting your digestive acids throughout the meal, save that drink for the end.
Whole food are another great way to taste on the lips without seeing it on the hip. Whole food are great for the whole family and it is a wonderful way to start your kids onto a healthy way of living. Don't get me wrong, I am a lover of all things DESSERT and I will treat myself now and then but I do have a few rules to abide by in doing so; 1. It has to be made from scratch. 2. If possible, substitute sugar for Agave Nectar or honey. 3. Try to use at least half whole wheat flour.
Real moms really do love to eat, so don't be ashamed. Pull out your aprons and start cooking. This book has great ideas and recipes for success in the kitchen and discusses "how to Conduct a Love Affair with Food, Lose Weight and Feel Fabulous (Penguin Books, NAL, January, 2022). This is a how-to book about learning to love and savor the foods that YOU like to eat, not foods on some crazy diet plan."

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The Flu Season

The flu season is upon us.

I feel as though I have to defend my family from this bacteria that could cause us to derail for weeks on end.

No one likes to deal with a sick child...let alone SEVERAL sick children.

And when mom gets sick the world pretty much comes to an end. 

Kids get sent to school without hair being combed...sad sack lunches, if remembered at all...forget about after-school-snacks...no help with homework, because it hurts to think when you have the flu...dinner comes from a box of cold cereal...bath time is cancelled...noses don't get wiped...laundry piles up...and it becomes a lot for dads to handle.
Just think about having the flu makes me ill!

The bottom line is that we moms cannot afford to get sick. 

It is hard to protect yourself when you have kids coming home from school, being exposed to many different kinds of germs, but we need to do our best.

Here are some simple things I do for my family, especially around flu season...

1. My children have to wash their hands upon entering my home. Yes, that means their first stop is the sink.

2. I always keep a bottle of hand sanitizer by the door. This grants easy access for comings and goings to keep those hands clean.

3. A bottle of chewable Vitamin C is always in the pantry. It is not only a great little "treat" for the kids but helps build their internal defense.

4. I believe keeping a healthy diet also helps in aiding against this illness. Eating those fruits and veggies, especially in the winter is a big help.

5. Early to bed and early to rise. With a good night's sleep you can often times ward off sickness. Your body needs time to rest and recover from daily activities. This is a great practice to keep.

6. There is always your local flu shot.

7. Keeping a clean house is a must. By using reputable products you ,too, can keep a flu-free home.

As mothers we need to stop these germs from entering at the front door. 

I know that by following these steps my kids can have a happy and healthy winter.

It makes for a happier home. 

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Lysol blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.