Friday, March 16, 2012
My bald son
I would expect something like this to happen to a preschooler, or maybe a kindergartener - but an almost 10 year old - no way!
My son is on the brink of his pre-teen years, and now officially wants his "privacy" when taking a shower. I no longer get to run a cute bubble bath for him, or wash his hair. Bath time used to be a time when we would talk about his day, and anything that was bothering him. It has been hard for me to let go of, but I have to accept that he is growing-up.
Last night I was playing a board game with my other children while my older son took his shower. When he came out of the bathroom, he exclaimed, "Mom - we need to go to the emergency room. All of my hair is falling out!"
When I looked at his head, there were major patches of hair missing. Instead of going into full panic mode, I started asking him some questions. After only a few questions, he broke down into tears. He said, "A stick fell off the shelf, and I thought it was a head scratcher. I used it to itch my head, and then all my hair started falling out." I asked him if it was a yellow stick, and he said, "yes." It was my razor!
We were so lucky that it did not cut his skin, and only destroyed his hair. I explained to him about my razor, and what it is used for. I talked to him about the dangers of touching it, and what could have happened if it was not dull.
The next big concern was - how do we fix it?
I put all the kids back into their clothes, packed up the car, and headed to our local Supercuts. All the hairdressers gathered around my crying son, as they delivered him the news that they would have to shave off the rest of his hair. I have never seen him cry so hard as they buzzed what was left of his hair off.
We are lucky that it will grow back, and he will only be temporarily bald.
What we learned was - although he is growing-up, he is still just a little kid.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Spring room makeover #freshaccents #cbias
It won't be long until the flowers start blooming, and birds start chirping. Beautiful weather is just days away making Spring the perfect time to redecorate your home.
This is the one room where my family spends the most time. We read together, have snacks together, laugh together and love together on this couch. It is warm and cozy - perfect for winter. Now that spring has sprung I wanted to add some color, and scents.
Tyler and I headed over to Walmart to purchase a couple of little items to brighten up our living room. I was surprised to see how many cute home decor items are on the shelves at Walmart.
When we got home, Tyler was the first one to test out the pillows.
He also wanted to be the first to smell the new Renuzit fresh accents air freshener. I was lucky to save $1 by sending an e-card (of a hot guy) from the Renuzit Facebook page.
I got a second air freshener to sit on the coffee table.
Here is new my living room all bright, fresh, and ready for Spring!
You can see more pictures from my shopping trip at Google plus.
This is the one room where my family spends the most time. We read together, have snacks together, laugh together and love together on this couch. It is warm and cozy - perfect for winter. Now that spring has sprung I wanted to add some color, and scents.
Tyler and I headed over to Walmart to purchase a couple of little items to brighten up our living room. I was surprised to see how many cute home decor items are on the shelves at Walmart.
When we got home, Tyler was the first one to test out the pillows.
He also wanted to be the first to smell the new Renuzit fresh accents air freshener. I was lucky to save $1 by sending an e-card (of a hot guy) from the Renuzit Facebook page.
I got a second air freshener to sit on the coffee table.
Here is new my living room all bright, fresh, and ready for Spring!
You can see more pictures from my shopping trip at Google plus.
I was compensated for this post as part of a social shopper insights study with Collective Bias. All my photos, thoughts and opinions are of my own.
St. Patty's Day Recipes
Looking for a traditional Irish recipe to cook for St. Patrick's Day? Check out our exclusive recipes today at OC Family Magazine.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
International Instagram Meet-up Day
Ella and I attended the meet-up, and although we are not amazing photographers - I thought we took some pretty cool pictures! I have been teaching Ella about social media as part of her homeschooling program. I just recently welcomed her to instagram on her ipod touch, to start showing the world through her eyes!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Barbie
We had the most beautiful weather on Friday, making it the perfect afternoon to visit Farrell's to celebrate Barbie's Birthday. We had been stuck inside the house all week with a sick little Tyler, so we were a little extra excited to visit Farrell's.
Ella brought along her favorite Barbie doll's for the party. Even though Andrew was squeezing Barbie's neck, she kept on smiling.
The staff zoomed around the restaurant with "a zoo" ice cream followed by the big surprise of Barbie's arrival. Every little girl in the restaurant ran up to Barbie to get their picture taken with Barbie.
Then all the children enjoyed sharing the "zoo" ice cream together. Followed by some fun trivia with Ken and Barbie!
Farrell's did such a great job of making Barbie's birthday extra special!
Friday, March 9, 2012
I successfully did a cleanse!
I can't believe it, but I did it! I did three days of a juice cleanse, without any solid food. Enjoy reading my journals over the past three days at OC Family Magazine.
Day #1
Day #2
Day #3
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Spinach and Tortellini Soup Recipe
Every have trouble getting your kids to eat their vegetables? I made this delicious Spinach and Tortellini soup (aka. Popeye Soup) and they loved it. Learn how to make it, and my tricks to get them to eat it over at Moms LA.
Grilled Grapefruit Recipe
I have loved grapefruit since I was little, but the fruit has always been a little too tart for my kids. I decided to try making it the way my Mom used to make it for me (minus the cherry on top). It is really easy to make, and the kids will love it!
Ingredient:
- 1 grapefruit (sliced in half)
- 2 Tbl. of brown sugar
- 2 cherries (optional)
Directions:
Slice the grapefruit in 1/2.
Sprinkle with brown sugar, and then broil on high for 5-10 minutes. (until the sugar has caramelized) Top with a cherry, and enjoy!
Disney: Review of John Carter
Andrew went to a pre-screening of the movie John Carter, and loved the movie. The movie is coming into theaters on March 9th! Enjoy watching his review of the movie.
We were invited to a pre-screening of this film for review purposes only. All our thoughts and opinions are of our own.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Recipe
Roasting Vegetables is one of my favorite (and easiest) ways to prepare vegetables. Roasted vegetables helps keep all the nutrients in the vegetable, and gives it a crispy texture that kids love.
Ingredients:
- 1 box of rigatoni
- 1 head of broccoli
- 5 slices of bacon
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbl. Olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
Directions
Mix broccoli, onion, garlic and olive oil into a bowl.
Put the vegetables on baking cheese, and sprinkle with 1 Tbl. of Parmesan cheese.
Broil the broccoli mixture and bacon at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes
Combine all the ingredient with the cooked pasta, top with remaining Parmesan - enjoy!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mango Gluten-free French Toast #gfrecipes #glutenfree
Yesterday I made some delicious cinnamon french toast. It was delicious, however I wanted to try experimenting differently with the recipe this morning. I made some healthier adjustments including changing the bread to Udi's gluten-free bread, making the dish completely gluten-free. I love using Udi's breads with my gluten-free son, and I also enjoy reading their healthy living website. The best part about cooking is constantly getting to try something new every time!
For this version of my french toast recipe, I replaced the powdered sugar with a tart lemon greek yogurt topping. I completed the balance of the flavors with some fresh mango. The family loved the recipe, and did not even know that it was gluten-free.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup of low-fat milk
- 2 Tbl. honey
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tea. of cinnamon
- 1 tea. of vanilla
- 4 slices of Udi's gluten-free millet bread
- 2 Tbl. butter
- 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt
- 1 Tbl. of fresh lemon juice
- Zest from lemon
Directions:
Mix eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, salt and cinnamon in a stand mixer.
Melt the butter in a skillet at medium heat. Then dip the Udi's gluten-free bread in the egg mixture. Then add the dipped bread slices to the pan.
I loved combining new flavors and gluten free ingredients to create this delicious recipe. Now I’m curious to know, what do you enjoy most about trying something new?
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