My kids drink this juice EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! It has become a little bit of a ritual at our home in the mornings. Dad makes the sandwiches for the kids lunches, Emma cooks short order eggs, or Huevos Rancheros, or Cinnamon Toast for the brothers, and I juice the good stuff! Even my picky red headed child loves this juice. At least I know they've got a good start to their day, and if they don't get smarter at school that day, it is totally not ... ...continue reading
Good Morning Juice
I juice a lot this time of year. Something about all the beautiful citrus available, and my need to have a healthy family. They go hand in hand you know:) Each morning as my children are just about to head out the door for the bus, they each get a big glass of Carrot Orange Juice. I usually sneak an apple or two in as well, and I really try to up their carrot consumption. Some of the kids love it, and others tolerate it, but they all drink ... ...continue reading
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows & Hot Chocolate
Here I am. The longest day of the year, and actually a very exciting day if you think about it. We're on the downhill slide to summer. Yeah! And I have sick children as well. Seth lost his lunch on the bus ride home yesterday. Poor child. So we're home bound today, but I'm OK with that. The shopping is complete, there is cooking to be done, and recipes to share.I noticed the other day, a friend who lives far far away, made these little ... ...continue reading
Wassail
Was Thanksgiving not wonderful? We just got back from the best long weekend with friends. My kids were all in tears as we drove over the Golden Gate Bridge headed for home. They loved being with their San Francisco "cousins". For days there were six children snuggled on a huge leather couch watching all sorts of movies and loving being together. We went for walks, and out to dinner. We stayed up way to late every night talking and ... ...continue reading