Well so far the week has been crazy, as I have shared before I am Bi-Polar and have been having issues with the depression side of it. Well the Dr adjusted my meds last week which has messed up my sleep pattern for the last week, I have had no energy so its made it hard to do much with the kids.
They have been troopers being such great helpers around the house and letting me nap. I make time to do little projects with them then a little snooze here and there. Having to do the daily stuff has been taking more energy then normal I hope this adjustment hurries up soon.
Fathers day was probably not the best day for Ned, He had to work around the house since the rest of his off we were running around town and it was his only day to do it. I felt so bad I was so ‘out of it’ to help out. I plan on giving him a day off to do what he wants to on his next off next week to rest and do nothing. We will see how that goes. He has been super supportive with this whole change of meds thing its amazing.
Art is a wonderful thing for children. It helps them develop creativity, cognitive skills and motor skills. It is also great for self-esteem. While these benefits are undeniable, art also poses some risks to children. That’s because many art supplies contain toxic chemicals.
It’s fairly well known that kids should not be exposed to certain types of paint. The chemical fumes are quite obvious, and the containers are clearly labeled with warnings about breathing those fumes and ingesting the product. But many parents are unaware that not every product that contains toxic ingredients is clearly identified. There are certain labeling standards that must be adhered to by law, but the label doesn’t always tell the whole story.
Every art supply sold in the United States must conform to ASTM D 4236 standards. This means that they must display warnings if they present an acute or chronic health hazard. Manufacturers are not, however, required to list each product’s ingredients on the label.
Some art supply manufacturers have their products tested by the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI), which is a non-profit organization that conducts evaluation and testing. ACMI may approve the product or require the manufacturer to place a caution label on it. Products with caution labels are not recommended for use by children.
As a mom of 4 two teens and 2 younger ones, its hard to find time for each of them. No matter how hard one tries the days fly by and things get in the way. Its hard to make sure you fit everything in.
No one likes to feel like they don’t matter or that they’re not wanted. Sometimes, however, teens feel that way even if their family isn’t aware of those feelings. That’s why it’s important to give your teen time and attention. You want them to feel like they are important, not only to you, but also the family as a whole.
Spending time together as a family is something that strong families do. Some teens are more independent than others, and may not need the extra time and attention. However, your teen may need your undivided attention on regular basis - more than you know. Since you know your teen best, you can determine how much time the two of you need to spend together.
Week one of Summer vacation down. What a week it has been. Lots of fun outside with the kiddos and time to relax with out having to wake at the crack of dawn.
If this is your first time visiting a Weekly Round Up welcome it is great to have you here. What we do is basically share a little about our week, the good the bad and the unexpected with this short little meme.
- What do you feel best about this week.
- Any thing not go as you planned this week?
- Share a good event of this week.
- Have you planned anything for the summer?
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A few days ago I mentioned having fun things planned for this summer, many families go on vacation to different places. Although there are a multitude of destinations considered kid-friendly, here are the top 5 you may want to consider on your next family vacation.
1.Disney World
This ultimate family vacation has been the source of great joy for adults and kids alike. Whether you stay several miles from the theme park or enjoy the onsite amenities, this vacation affords you an endless array of activities designed for the entire family. From Epcot Center to Sea World; from Disney Village to Universal Studios; Water parks to Wildlife parks; no time is wasted at this world-famous resort.
Moreover, many online travel sites are offering special packages to Disney World as well as Southwest Airlines and others. In addition, you can save quite a bit of money by selecting hotels that offer free stays for children, as well as free meals for the little ones. This is one destination where you can easily book a trip based on your budget and stick to it.
Dads love to BBQ as well as eating anything, this is a yummy burger to celebrate dad on his special day.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tsp peppercorns
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp parsley, minced
Method:
Heat up your BBQ.
Shape your ground beef into 4 hamburger patties and set aside.
Place the peppercorns on a large piece of foil or waxed paper. With a heavy object (bottom of pan) crush and crack peppercorns coarsely. Spread the cracked peppercorns evenly on the paper and place the four patties on top of them. Press down so that the peppercorns stick to the meat and turn around. Repeat until all peppercorns are used up. Put the peppercorn patties onto the BBQ.
In the meantime, heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the green onions and wine vinegar. Cook over medium heat until green onions are just done. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the yogurt/sour cream and parsley.
Spoon the sauce over the burger. Perfect for a Father’s Day BBQ!
Happy Friday. Welcome to the last Friday in Junes Weekly Round Up. The year is half over and time seems to not want to slow down. What is a mom to do.
