DIY ginger cantaloupe popsicle

Healthy Ginger-Cantaloupe Popsicle

Recipe Credit: Terra's Kitchen

What you need:

• 3 slices of fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 ripe cantaloupe
• Sliced strawberries (optional)
• Popsicle forms and popsicle sticks

What to do:

1. In a small sauce pan, add the sugar and 1/2 cup water over medium heat. Cook just until the sugar has melted. Remove from heat and drop in ginger. Set aside until cooled. (Remove ginger when ready to use!)
2. Slice cantaloupe in half and scoop out seeds. Spoon cantaloupe flesh into a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Add just enough of the cooled ginger syrup to sweeten as desired. Save the remaining syrup for another use.
4. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight. For a variation, push a few sliced strawberries down into the popsicle molds before freezing.

CHRYSLER BRAND ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT

CHRYSLER BRAND ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT

OF SESAME STREET

Partnership to Include Digital and Television Sponsorship

and Online Video Series Launching on Monday, July 17,

Across Chrysler Brand’s Digital and Social Channels

July 17, 2017, Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler today announced that they are now a proud sponsor and supporter of Sesame Street, a commitment that includes supporting the show on PBS and original digital content.

“Sesame Street has a powerful connection with families and this partnership allows the Chrysler brand to support their work around the world,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Cars, Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA North America. “As a trusted family brand, we were looking for a like-minded partner who possessed a thoughtful and engaging approach. With our all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan, we wanted to help educate parents about its unprecedented 115 safety, security and technology innovations – and who better than Sesame Street, which has been reaching and educating families for almost 50 years.”

“Partnering with Chrysler will help us extend our reach in new and creative ways, and support Sesame Workshop's nonprofit mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder," said Steve Youngwood, Chief Operating Officer of Sesame Workshop.  “We’re thrilled to work with a brand that stands for a deep commitment to families and children.”

 

In addition to sponsoring the show on PBS, Chrysler is creating a multimedia campaign that will pair Sesame characters and the Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in ten co-branded videos for parents that will launch on Monday, July 17, across the brand’s digital and social channels, including Facebook, Twitter andInstagram. The first four videos, which can be viewed now on Chrysler’s YouTube channel, take viewers on an unexpected ride as the Muppets play “Listen, Drive, Surprise!,” a new game show hosted by Guy Smiley. 

The campaign was created and produced in partnership with Mediabrands Society, the Social AOR for FCA US LLC.

About the Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling. Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, the Pacifica delivers class-leading gasoline and hybrid powertrains to the minivan segment. With more than 100 available safety and security features, the all-new Uconnect Theater rear seat entertainment system, and a full array of comfort and convenience technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica is a no-compromises minivan ideally suited for today's families and has earned its spot as the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017.

The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling. The Pacifica Hybrid takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further with its class-exclusive, innovative hybrid powertrain. It’s the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode and 33 miles of all-electric range. With more than 100 available safety and security features, the all-new Uconnect Theater rear seat entertainment system, and a full array of comfort and convenience technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid are no-compromise minivans ideally suited for today's families.

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit sesameworkshop.org.

Does Your 7-Year-Old Really Need Braces?

Braces are often a rite of passage for middle school students with overbites or crooked teeth.
But the oral problems those braces are solving likely started way back in elementary school – possibly as early as first or second grade.
So perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends children make their first visit to an orthodontist no later than age 7.
“That doesn’t mean they are going to get braces,” says Dr. Jamie Reynolds, an orthodontist, national and international lecturer and author of “World Class Smiles Made in Detroit” (www.AskDrReynolds.com). “In fact, it’s pretty unusual to put braces on a child that young.”
But with those early visits, the orthodontist might be able to head off problems before they get worse. Reynolds says these are a few of the things an orthodontist would be checking with your child:

• Are the jaws growing properly? You would think the upper jaw and the lower jaw grow pretty much in tandem, but you would be wrong. The upper jaw stops growing around age 8 while the lower jaw keeps on growing like the rest of the body. That means orthodontists can spot problems with the upper jaw earlier and recommend treatment if it’s needed, Reynolds says.
• Is there enough room for the teeth to grow in? Sometimes permanent teeth don’t have enough room to grow in properly, possibly because a baby tooth is in the way. Generally, baby teeth fall out on their own, but occasionally a stubborn one needs to be pulled so that the permanent tooth doesn’t start growing in an awkward direction and become impacted. “Removing a misbehaving baby tooth is often the simplest and best solution to a problem that could become much bigger,” Reynolds says.
• Are there too few or too many teeth? One of the things an orthodontist would do when examining a young child is to make sure the correct number of permanent teeth are forming. Extra teeth can be removed, but if a child is a tooth or two short the orthodontist will wait until all the permanent teeth are in before starting any treatment. “Before I went to dental school, I assumed everyone had the same number of teeth – 32,” Reynolds says. “But it’s not unusual at all to see people with missing teeth or with extra teeth.”
• Does the child snore?  Snoring is a potential sign of sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing while sleeping. It can cause serious health problems and has been diagnosed in children as early as 4 or 5 years old. One common and treatable type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, in which the airways become partially or completely blocked by the tongue or fatty tissues of the throat. An orthodontist can widen the child’s palate so the upper jaw expands, and that expands the nasal passages. It also provides more room for the tongue so it rests on the roof of the mouth and not the bottom.

“Usually, orthodontists offer complimentary exams so it really is a good idea to have your child checked out by an orthodontist at age 7,” Reynolds says. “The odds are that no treatment will be necessary. But if problems are starting to develop, early detection could make a big difference.”

About Dr. Jamie Reynolds

Dr. Jamie Reynolds (www.AskDrReynolds.com) is recognized on an annual basis as one of the top orthodontists in metro Detroit. His book, “World Class Smiles Made in Detroit,” puts an emphasis on the many benefits of having a great smile. Reynolds – who is a national and international lecturer on high-tech digital orthodontics and practice management – attended the University of Michigan for both his undergrad education and dental studies, and did his orthodontic residency at the University of Detroit-Mercy.

Believe in Yourself Project

A new charity called the “Believe in Yourself Project” (www.believeinyourself.org) is helping to replace the poor body image that afflicts many girls and women. This image is heightened by what the traditional fashion industry deems as beautiful: Women are expected to appear a certain way and live up to a manufactured and unrealistic notion of what beauty is. At the same time, strained finances can prevent many girls from keeping up with what’s trending or cool, making them feel isolated among their friends for not being able to afford clothing that is deemed as "in" socially.

In an attempt to promote a positive body image, founder of online fashion site http://www.ustrendy.com has created the " Believe in Yourself Project (www.BelieveinYourself.org)

Over the past few years, Sisakhti has grown increasingly concerned with the cyber bullying and body shaming that he has seen online. At the same time, he realized the enormous social pressure that many young girls feel to try to be hip and socially cool by wearing clothing that is seen as stylish. Many girls are unable to afford these fashions and can often feel ashamed socially.

These observations inspired him to launch the Believe in Yourself Project, a foundation that will provide needy girls with dresses for upcoming dances and at same time promote a positive body image through speakers and mentors.

" The aim is to help women feel better about themselves and their physical attributes and to promote healthy self esteem among young girls at an early age, empowering these young women to take on active social roles within their school communities.

Over the past year, Believe in Yourself has given formal dresses to underprivileged high school girls and college students across the country, for them to wear at their school dances. Believe in Yourself reports that many of the girls in the program have had the self confidence to attend their first school dance.

The Believe in Yourself Project is part of a broader initiative and is currently in talks with various influential women who at one time or currently have struggled with body image, encouraging them to serve as speakers and mentors to the various girls within the program.“We hope to dispel the notion that you need to be a size 0 in order to be beautiful," says UsTrendy Founder Sam Sisakhti.

Ultimately, the Believe in Yourself Project seeks to make people feel comfortable in their own skin and not let physical or financial insecurities or limitations affect their confidence.

Is Your Child Opting Out? A Parent’s Guide to State Testing

By Stephanie O’Leary, Psy.D., Author of Parenting in the Real World

The time of year for standardized state testing has arrived and if you have school-age children, there’s no way to avoid this topic. Everyone has strong opinions when it comes to the issue of “opting out,” so how do you decide what’s best for your child? To help you make the best decision for your child, let me debunk some common parental concerns when it comes to opting out:Will opting out spoil my child or teach them to avoid responsibility? No. State tests are not real life situations and many parents and educators feel they are poorly constructed and developmentally inappropriate. You can teach your child to be responsible on a daily basis by having them do chores, manage more of their morning and evening routine, and face the natural consequences of practical slip-ups (i.e., forgotten permission slips, lunch bags, homework assignments).Will opting out leave my child unprepared for future tests? No. Our public education system includes plenty of opportunities for students to practice taking tests on a weekly basis in the classroom. Your child’s preparedness for future SAT or ACT exams has nothing to do with how often he or she sat for state tests starting in grade school. In fact, hearing year after year that scores don’t matter and that there’s no way to prepare may set a negative precedent and make it even harder for kids who take state tests to gear up when preparation does count and scores do matter.Will there be negative consequences at school if my child opts out? No. State laws vary, but national laws protect a parent’s right to opt their child out of standardized tests. Furthermore, even states that threaten to change district funding if opt-out rates exceed a certain percentage have never acted on those warnings. Might you ruffle a few feathers or get an ear-full from an administrator if you opt your child out? Sure. Will opting your child out endanger their standing as a student or their ability to move on to the next grade? Absolutely not. After you’ve made your decision,  here are a few things to keep in mind:

• You’ll need to write a letter. You can find resources online about specific information to include in your state, but a simple opt-out statement is really all you need to begin with. Click the button below to download the sample letter I use:

DOWNLOAD LETTER HERE

• Your school district may have specific policies or procedures they ask you to follow. You can do your best, but at the end of the day sending a simple note to your child’s principal is sufficient to start the process.

• There’s no deadline, so if you’ve made your decision closer to the test date(s) send the letter in anyway—even if it’s the day of the test.

• Ask what your child will be doing while peers are taking tests (most will be asked to engage in quiet activities in an alternate classroom or location, such as an auditorium or gymnasium).

• Know that if you keep your child home from school on the day of testing he or she will miss instruction that’s provided after the testing is over.

• Most districts do not consider it a legal/excused absence if you list the reason as “opting out of standardized testing.”

Most schools will allow you to keep your child home during the hour(s) of testing without an attendance penalty if your son or daughter arrives in time for educational instruction (you can call ahead and ask about timing for your child’s specific test).

About the Author:

Stephanie O'Leary, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology, mom of two, and author of Parenting in the Real World. She provides parents with a no-nonsense approach to navigating the daily grind while preparing their child for the challenges they’ll face in the real world. www.stephanieoleary.com

Guest Post

In-home office organization for the working Mom

Being disorganized is NOT about being lazy, stupid, or crazy –  Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo wrote “You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!” about people who are ADD-abled just to remind us. But the thought isn’t just for people with ADD. You’re not lazy, stupid or crazy because you’ve been sick for two weeks and fell behind on the invoices. You’re not lazy, stupid or crazy because you were never taught how to get organized, or you were taught ways that don’t work for you, so now you’re confused. You’re not last, stupid or crazy because when you put something into a file cabinet, you forget about it.

Being organized is about being self-aware. Some people are great at time management, but they are terrible at filing paperwork. Some people can file paperwork for hours, but that’s exactly why they miss appointments – they get lost in details and lose all track of time. Some people get upset by too much visual clutter, some people need it. Some people need to talk to themselves while they work – definitely NOT automatically “crazy”! It’s about stepping back and asking “’Does this work for me?’ ‘What are my weaknesses?’ ‘What are my strengths?’ ‘What do I LIKE?’”

You are organized, got sick, fell behind, and now you’re insulting yourself.  That negative self-talk is a sure way to just give up. If you can replace just one negative thought with a positive one in a day – “Hey, I fell behind on the invoices, but I did still write two new bids.” – that’s a start. Build on it.

You were never taught how to get organized, or you were taught ways that just don’t feel right. Read some books. Go to some talks. You might find ideas that speak to you.  Walk through your house and see if there is an area you think is pulled-together – can you figure out why? Maybe everything in that space is color-coded, maybe everything is labeled, maybe everything is out-of-sight, maybe everything is in sight but very carefully lined up… Take the methods that work and see where else you can use them.  If you ever worked outside your home, if you kept yourself on track in college, think about what worked there. Bring it home.

File cabinets don’t work for you. Experiment with stacking egg crates on top of each other and putting the files (folders) in them – because maybe, when you can see the file folders more easily, you remember them. Amazon also has some wonderful options for mobile file carts.  You use a lot of research materials – file those any way you want, as long as it makes sense to you and you can explain it to everyone else who needs it. If “Cute Guy in Tijuana” signals “Joe S., the reliable tour guide from Mexicoforromatics.com” GO FOR IT. If you’ll remember “Mexicoforromatics.com” GO FOR IT.

Do you ask to be interrupted? Yup, that’s exactly how I mean it. Your kids, if they’re young, don’t understand “Mommy’s working.” But older children, friends, family, spouses, can be told “Office Hours. No interruptions unless it’s urgent.” Clients can call whenever they need, but they will come to expect return calls at only certain times of the day IF, and only IF, you only return their calls at certain times of the day. Always answer every call, very email in five minutes, you’ll teach your clients to be demanding. And you may never feel focused.  If you lose track of time easily, maybe set timers for however many minutes seems to work to break you out of your “zone” at whatever

These are just a few of the issues that can be difficult for working Moms. We’ve already got the hardest job on Earth, and then we add on more!

Lauren Williams, a Professional Organizer specializing in homes, home offices and small offices, is the Founder of Casual Uncluttering LLC based in Woodinville, WA, USA. Her website is www.casualuncluttering.com

Pregnancy Pillows

An Overview Of Different Types Of Pregnancy Pillows

Pregnancy pillows are very popular among pregnant women, and in fact, it is a must-have item to all expectant moms. It is the solution to all pains and aches pregnancy brings, and the comfort and softness it provides make it a heaven-sent product to women who are being challenged by pregnancy. This kind of pillow is specifically designed to deliver good and long sleep to pregnant moms, something that they are deprived of when expecting a baby.

Sleep deprivation is a very common occurrence during pregnancy. Not only lying on the back becomes very difficult, body pains also deprive a pregnant woman of a good night sleep. This is where pregnancy pillows enter the scene. This uniquely-designed pillow gives solution to sleep deprivation and body aches, no wonder this product is considered a savior by many pregnant mothers.

A pregnancy pillow is basically a long pillow, almost the same height as the user, and serves several purposes. The top portion of the pillow supports the head, neck and shoulders, while the bottom portion supports the legs and feet. The middle portion is either used as a belly or back support but most of the pregnant moms are fond of hugging the mid-section, as by simply hugging the pillow brings them comfort and relaxation which makes them fall asleep faster.

There are different types of pregnancy pillows, each has its own design, purpose, and function. Here is an overview of different types of pregnancy pillows that are available for moms-to-be:

• J-shaped pillow: This type of pregnancy pillow is best to be used during the early stages of pregnancy. The top, curved portion serves as the support for head, neck and shoulders, while the middle-elongated portion is the portion that is hugged by the user which provides the kind of comfort inviting for a relaxing moment.
• C-shaped pillow: This is the most basic amongst pregnancy pillows. This type of pillow gives support to the head and shoulders (top portion of C), provides support to the ankle and feet (bottom portion of C) and has an enough space for the growing tummy (middle portion of C). This pillow makes the side-lying easy for pregnant moms.
• U-shaped pillow: This pillow is by far the perfect type amongst pregnancy pillows. All sides are cushioned and fluffy, allowing the user to feel the softness in whatever kind of sleeping position she is in. There are two elongated sides and they support both the back and the belly, while the top portion steadily delivers support to the user’s head, neck and shoulders.
• Wedge pillow: This type of pillow is an accessory to pregnancy pillow. This pillow is designed to give support to the belly alone, which makes it a great addition to any type of pregnancy pillows. The pregnant user feels that a significant amount of pressure, ache and discomfort is lifted away when using a wedge pillow.

Guest Posted by: Arya Mullen (owner of: http://imperialreviews.com/best-pregnancy-pillow-reviews/)

Hand Washing Not the Answer to Combat Germs

They are everywhere. On every surface; on our hands, our lips and noses and everywhere on us and in us. There is no crevice, nook or cranny of our bodies that is excluded. They will find us, no matter what we do. It's just fact. Germs are everywhere, all around us, and it will always be so.

Recent studies concentrating on schools have cataloged how surprisingly fast germs can spread.  For example in ones study conducted in a school, an invisible powder was placed on the hands of two children in a fourth grade class. The powder did not have any bacteria. Instead, it was a harmless product that remains invisible to the eye but can be tracked on any surface with an ultraviolet light scanner. In the span of a single hour, every child in the classroom had come into contact with it and had it on their hands, faces and noses. The video that accompanies this research is very impressive. Certainly, any virulent pathogen can exhibit the same kind of rapid spread. In fact, that particular school system had previously suffered an outbreak of Norovirus, the same type of virus that afflicts some cruise ships, and 150 children and staff were sickened.

What do these experiments teach us then? How might we best protect ourselves? Certainly, hand washing is important. If done correctly, risk of the spread of pathogens is diminished. However, many scientific studies indicate that hand washing as a societal solution has significant limitations. Most people don't wash their hands effectively or frequently enough to make any important difference. The current recommendations for hand rinsing with soap is for a 15-20 second scrub. It takes that long before it becomes an effective deterrent. However, a 2013 study from Michigan State found that fewer than 5% of all subjects washed their hands according to these guidelines. In fact, many individuals don't wash their hands at all when using the bathroom. Interestingly, the data for alcohol based hand sanitizers is decidedly mixed. It is more effective than soap and water in some circumstances for certain germs and not for others. For instance, there is some evidence that this is not an effective method to prevent the spread of Norovirus that leads to significant gastrointestinal illness. It is even possible that it actually hastens the dispersion of that pathogen.

Perhaps the better answer is to take a lesson from the experiments. The spread of any infection begins with a single individual in any specific local setting. So, if that index person is not in the classroom, then obviously everyone else had a much better chance of remaining healthy. The spread of pathogens is inevitable at school once the pathogen gains access to that environment. Therefore, a sick person shouldn't come to school. Although it might seem obvious, it really isn't. Some people come to school thinking that they are well, don't feel sick, but can still be carriers of a serious infectious agent. More commonly though, students and teachers come to school feeling 'just a bit under the weather' with a sniffle or an early cold. They (or their parents) are making a . This is a very ingrained aspect of our culture.

For example, when I was in active medical practice as a physician for 30 years, I never took a sick day. It was not that I was never sick. I came to work sick, often much sicker than my patients. That was our practice norm at that time. In that era, unless you were absolutely unable to function, you were  expected to come to work. So the single most effective means of improving health, particularly during seasonal illnesses such as the flu, is to create a culture that instructs those that are sick that they are expected to stay away and only return when they are better. Cultural norms need to be changed and systems need to be put in place that regard this response as a societal duty that does not penalize those that must remain absent. Sometimes, the answer to a problem in biology is not more technology. In certain circumstances, the best response is an obvious, time tested and low tech one. If you are sick, and know that you can spread germs to otherwise healthy people, stay home and let it pass.

There is also a little appreciated flip side to these same studies documenting how quickly germs can be transmitted. Although avoiding any active infection is an object to be sought, let's not forget that the continuous exposure to germs is a crucial element of a healthy immune system. As we more deeply investigate our complex interactions and co-existence with the microbial sphere, we are learning that there is continuous exposure to many good microbes as well as some bad ones.  A germ that doesn't kill you or permanently harm you makes you stronger on an immunological basis. So, let's learn how to better cope with germs, but let's not go crazy in doing so.

Dr. Bill Miller has been a physician in academic and private practice for over 30 years. He is the author of The Microcosm Within: Evolution and Extinction in the Hologenome. He currently serves as a scientific advisor to OmniBiome Therapeutics, a pioneering company in discovering and developing solutions to problems in human fertility and health through management of the human microbiome. For more information, www.themicrocosmwithin.com.

Tips from the Nanny

Hey everyone!

I'm Suzie and I have been a nanny for over 8 years now. I love my job and sometimes it can get a bit hard at times especially on the days where kids don't have school and you need to figure out what to do to get their energy out. I'm all for having the kids choose activities most of the time; however, if there are more than one child in your care it can get kinda hard and frustrating when one kid wants to do one activity and the other wants to do something else. Now in this case, I use both activities of course in one day however, picking which activity to do first can be the trickiest and hardest part because I don't want the kids to think I'm choosing favorites or that one of their ideas is better than the other. One great way to plan out fun things to do is to write down ideas on a beach ball and throw it to the kids, whatever activity their left finger lands on (or any finger on any hand for that matter) that's the activity that will be done first and we just keep on doing it until the day is planned. The great thing about this - is that you can pretty much use this ball idea for anything…from deciding on activity like I mentioned, to what to have for dinner and much more! I hope this is helpful to some of you! 

Thank you for reading and a big Thank you to Jessica for letting me be a guest blog!

Suzie 

www.dailylifesnaps.com

New hosted blogger of the month

PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP

Hi guys! When we were all little, we dreamt of getting married, having kids and being the best parents in the world. Now we are married, we have kids but that dream of being the best parent isn’t working because we can’t connect to our kids, so we keep on getting into fights, quarrels and lots of issues with them.

Now you keep wondering why I can’t connect to my child or why have I lost connection with my child? Is my baby aware of how much I love him? What does my child see me as? The question list keeps going on and on and on. And you keep wondering if your sour relationship with your child can be sweet.

So as a parent child relationship expert, I will outline and give you steps and guidelines to rekindle that love in your child’s heart for you.

So for those that once had the love and fire burning in their parenting relationship or those that never had it, this is for you. First of all, you have to:-

1. Identify the source of the problem, because its only when you identify the problem, you can provide solution therefore you must ask yourself why? How did the love and sweetness all go away? There could be many causes, probably you listened to bad advice from friends and lost it or along the line, you stopped studying your child and you couldn’t really understand him/her because the child is growing and a lot of things change when kids grow from adolescent to teenagers and young adults. At times it’s impossible to identify the problem, so what next?
2. Strong communication skills is next .You’ve got to talk to your child a lot, even when he or she is not ready to communicate ,you have to communicate cause in every relationship, communication is the key. If your child doesn’t say good morning, say good morning. If he/she doesn’t reply, keep saying it and be consistent. You’re not trying to prove you’re the elder instead you’re setting an example that will be forever useful to your child. Never think this is belittling you .It isn’t, instead it’s elevating you and your child will respect you more. Trust me even though he/she is not responding yet doesn’t mean he/she isn’t feeling it .With time and your consistency, you’ll get the best results. Try not to talk about yourself, study him/her. Take him/her to the movies, buy tickets for a movie he/she likes. Study your child so you’ll know what he/she likes and when the gist is getting boring.
3. Friendship is next and is necessary to maintain that love, communication and trust, cut down on rules. Stop being boss and start being a partner. Make your child your bestie and confider and he/she will do same. Pray, love, cherish, correct with love.BE open and honest.

This will be all for now. If you’re a child and you are reading this and you see all the efforts your parents are putting in to love you, cooperate with them because life is too short for grievances, quarrels and fights. You might wake up the next morning and never see them again. Do you want to leave in regret when they are gone? .What will be your story, what memories will you have to pass down to your kids and generation? Make the most out of your family love, create memories now while you can and if you have parents that don’t care .Apply this tips to them too, I know you love them.

You can always reach me via my mail ambergoldenpeter@gmail.com or on IG @ aiddie-peter or on FB @Q aide amba with your questions or comments .I wish y’all all the best with your family relationships  Mmmuah‼

Guest Post Sunday

Take the Kids to a movie for some bonding time!

We all know how important it is for parents and kids to spend time together; it helps strengthen their relationships, build confidence, and outright makes the whole family happy. Now, while this is all fairly common knowledge, not every parent knows how to go about doing it.  There are simple things, like going on bike rides, swimming, or even building a treehouse if the circumstances allow it. But, what if you just want to relax? There are relaxing things to do as well! Why not head on up to your local movie theater to check out what family-oriented movies they’re currently showing. I know that the movie Home is very family friendly. It’s about a human girl and an alien who share a mutual distrust for one another, however that distrust fades throughout the movie and they find out they share a common goal. Sounds simple enough, right?
Now you do not necessarily have to watch this movie the point is watching something everyone will enjoy. The kids will enjoy the animation and silly characters and you will enjoy spending time with the kids without all those sticky messes or busy body activities.
No matter what movie you go to see be sure to make sure it's one the kids want to see, and won't cause you to pull out your hair with annoying songs or characters.

 About the Author
Rene Rude is a talkative busy bodied blogger who got a ton of help from her hubby to write this article for you. If you would like to read some of her movie reviews, book reviews, or TV reviews check out her and her hubbies blog Rudes Review , she is also very grateful to Jessica for letting her guest post on her awesome blog!

It's a new year!!

Ok so yes I know I have been gone for awhile. But Christmas and thanksgiving and new years tends to do that to person. I have some exciting news to share!!! I will have my very first guest post soon. Can't wait to share it with you all.