healthy living

  Welcome, I am new to “blogging” and I have lots to talk about, especially parenting, using our money wisely and keeping chickens in your backyard.

My wife and I have three lovely children that more or less run our home or maybe that's just the way it feels at times. I work during the week and my wife works at least one day every weekend.

Now, you must understand that I think of myself as a fairly capable person around the kitchen, but I think my biggest problem is what so many of us run into... lack of inspiration. I am constantly stumped when it comes to what I can fix for dinner when Mom isn't around. It is really important that our meals are good for us,something the kids will enjoy, inexpensive and fairly easy to make.  

Though I am not a Mom yet, I often daydream about the things I'll do when I actually have my own little one. One of the things I particularly look forward to is making baby food at home. Many prepared, jarred baby foods are packed full of refined sugars, starches, additives, and preservatives. Plus, making baby food at home can be a money saver in the long run, and allow us to take advantage of local, seasonal produce.

The following link provides information including equipment and tips for preparing baby foods at home:

planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/make-your-own-organic-baby-food.html

As the 2010 Ted Prize winner, Jamie Oliver was given a chance to make one wish that would change the world and to do it in front of an audience that was eager to make his wish come true.  

His wish announced on February 10, 2010 was to teach every child about food in order to confront the health issues that plague our communities - childhood obesity, diabetes, etc. and set a course for a healthy future.

I love getting older. I find that I know myself better and appreciate myself more, and enjoy my relationships with friends and family in a way I did not when I was in my early and mid-twenties.

Part of this appreciation for myself and those I love includes wanting to be as healthy as possible. A recent article form the New York Times, " Healthy Aging with Nary a Supplement" provides some great, common sense advice for aging in a healthy way:

www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/health/12brod.html

You know what time it is... resolution time! Last night, my husband and I discussed resolutions. More specifically, we disussed his resolutions. Personally, I think that any day is an appropriate time to make a resolution or set a new intention. So, I don't make January resolutions. Regardless, resolution time is upon us, and my husband has selected the ever popular resolution trifecta: eat better, exercise,  and lose a few pounds. Oy vey.

Remember, falling short of a resolution does not mean failing. Let's all go easy on oursleves this month, give ourselves the benefit of the doubt, and remember that everyday is an opportunity to do a little bit better.

The following link puts resolutions in perspective: