Mommy on a Mission
Expat, Mom, gym rat and pinterest junky. Momming it up and trying to keep my sanity.
Month: May 2016
Getting the Kids Involved in Cooking Dinner: Week 2. Black Bean and Chickpea Flautas
This is the second week of my new goal, getting the kids involved in cooking dinner. I decided that my deep love of my slow cooker, although amazingly convenient, wasn’t helping the kids learn the joy and value of time spent in the kitchen.… Continue Reading “Getting the Kids Involved in Cooking Dinner: Week 2. Black Bean and Chickpea Flautas”
Getting the Kids Involved in Cooking Dinner: My New Mission
My husband and I were watching a documentary a few weeks ago and it occurred to me that in my attempt to be highly organized and extremely prepared I was ruining my kids future! Well, not really. But I did make the decision to… Continue Reading “Getting the Kids Involved in Cooking Dinner: My New Mission”
Hallerbos: The Bluebell Forest
Spring is a magical time in Benelux. In The Netherlands the tulips are the star of spring but everything is in bloom. It seems that everywhere is full of magical colors and wonderful smells. Last year we went to the Kuekenhof and had… Continue Reading “Hallerbos: The Bluebell Forest”
Bosschuur De Meren: Wintelre
My kids love getting really dirty and I love letting them. For me there is no greater sight than my kids covered in mud and exploring nature. This is why I love the Dutch Speelbos so much. It translates to “play forest” and that… Continue Reading “Bosschuur De Meren: Wintelre”
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