I love the warmer weather and think it's here to stay! In between games and birthday parties, I managed to start cleaning flower beds and pick up many sticks throughout the yard. Yard work is hard! I have never been a fan of doing it, but it is so rewarding when you finish and see your progress. To me it is similar to weight loss and gaining muscle definition; hard work, but so rewarding when you can see and feel a difference in your strength and in the clothes you wear. It is so easy to give up, but so much more satisfying to push through and feel a little sore and successful.
Everyone here is so busy with school and sports so when planning meals I reminded my kids to choose wisely. I help by tweaking here and there and adding more veggies and protein when I can.
Kids helping create your weekly meals can be a wonderful thing or a disaster. It's important to find a balance of letting them feel like they have a choice and teaching them about healthy foods and what their bodies need to develop and fuel themselves. It may not be for everyone to have their kids involved, but it's worth a try. I think it is why my 4 kids have become healthy eaters. They enjoy cooking and are willing to try new foods when we are out. The older kids are not able to prep and help cook much anymore during the week, but they did when they were younger. Now my youngest two are my helpers and enjoy their "jobs".
Our meals this week:
Monday: Bake Potato Bar-sweet and regular potatoes with lots of toppings like broccoli, cheese, eggs, salsa, beans. This is an old favorite dinner for all!
Tuesday: Tortellini Salad-tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and chick peas tossed with tortellini in an olive oil and vinegar dressing
Wednesday: Homemade Sushi Rolls & Trader Joe's Dumplings with Salad- will make sushi rice ahead of time and some kids will help me make the rolls later and put in fridge before we slice them. We use avocado, carrots, and cucumbers to make California Rolls.
Thursday: Skirt Steak, Grilled Zucchini and Quinoa Salad
Friday: Odds & Ends Night-picnic style dinner with left overs from the week and some finger foods as well.
Saturday: Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs on the grill served with brown rice
Sunday: Grilled Fish and Salad -Mother's Day- so I pick what I want!
Have a wonderful week! As always I'd love to hear what's on your table and share some ideas. I am happy to share my recipes and love learning more about what works for other's.
Best,
Donna
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