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Summer Cleaning

Since it is summer perhaps it is time to do a little summer cleaning with the kids. Break out the mops, dustpans, and garbage bags because it is time to clean and de-clutter. I always feel lighter after cleaning out a challenging closet or a kid’s room. Probably one of the most challenging rooms to de-clutter are the kids’ rooms. My kids find ways to hang onto the craziest things. With three girls in one room and a messy boy in another room, I suspect a lot of garbage bags will be used. This year, I am enlisting the kids … Continue reading →

Farmer’s Market Fun

My family is excited that the summer farmer’s markets have opened. Going to the farmer’s market is one of our favorite summer family activities. I like that my children get to see real farm families at work. Many times the kids are offered a sample of watermelon, peaches, local honey, or flavored popcorn. And my kids love samples. I like that we are eating corn that was picked in the wee hours of the same morning, and that we are supporting local farmers. The farmer’s markets are great places for trading recipes, too. I love talking and eavesdropping as people … Continue reading →

Dinner Helpers

We started something new with the boys a couple of weeks ago. They alternate being “dinner helper”. In the past they’ve all spent hours on the kitchen, even sitting on the counters stirring mixes or adding in things like sugar or flour that I’d already measured. They loved helping. They loved cooking. But as they have got older they show up less in the kitchen. So now, twice a week, they each have a turn of being in the kitchen with me. It’s nice to have one on one time with my children. That’s particularly hard to do with twins. … Continue reading →