Chore Chart Update

The chore chart has been working really well. My kids have almost filled out the entire chart. They will be getting a reward when it's all filled out. I have noticed that there are days where the kids to the chores but I forget to put the stickers on and my kids get upset. So I think having a chore chart is a good way to go for a parent if they can keep up with it.

To Diet or not to Diet Take Two

Having a healthy well balanced diet and not feeling hungry is the ideal diet for me. I was so excited when I came across this website www.supertracker.usda.gov It is free and it helps with weight loss and weight management. I have just started using the website so I am going to see how it goes.

As with an update on my previous post about healthy eating. I have still been incorporating healthy meals for my family and the outcome? Life has been so much better. The kids have more energy and there is more peace in the home. Who knew that children having healthy diets could effect so many people on a day to day basis.

Stress Free Hosting

Extended family stayed with my family this past week and it was so much fun. There was very little stress because of the following tips that I use whenever we have guests staying with us overnight:

1. Clean the house before the guests come

2. Prepare a separate bathroom for the guests to use

3. Towels, extra toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, or any extra hygiene kits that you may have put it in the guest bathroom

4. Have the laundry done before the guests arrive that way if the guests need to do a load of laundry it won't be a problem

5. Before the guests arrive call and ask what meals they prefer and then get all the groceries and extra staples before they arrive preparatory for upcoming meals 

6. Buy paper plates, napkins, cups, and disposable cutlery to use when the guests arrive that way there is less dishes to do (I also have a sharpie on hand for everyone to put their names on their disposable cup for the day)

7. Have tentative plans to do fun things so the guests won't get bored

8. Have their bedroom set with extra sheets and blankets on hand 

9. If guests have young children put away toys that are not age appropriate

10. Always remember to have fun!