Kieran on his first big outing after recovering from the Swine Flu. Can you say happy?
My Story:
Yes, it’s true; we were able to celebrate summer with my son coming down with the Swine Flu. This past July, Kieran woke up one morning with a runny nose. It was clear, so I didn’t think much about it and we went to our scheduled playdate. At it, he was acting tired, and would rather sit in my lap than play with his friends. When he opted to not have cake I knew something was up. That night, I put him to bed early figuring he just needed a good night’s sleep. The next day we headed up to Santa Barbara to see some family—it was a big trip, I hadn’t seen them in years so I didn’t think about canceling. Besides, Kieran seemed fine—he did just need a good night’s sleep.
After running around on the beach all day, Kieran started to Read More…
You may have read my posting about Ole and his delicious Summertime Salad. . . In it, I write that in the 16 years I’ve known him, I had never tasted his cooking until this summer. Who then, usually feeds us you ask? Well, this is where his wonderful wife, Alysha, enters the picture. She is a fabulous chef–one of those people who can whip up anything and it tastes absolutely gourmet. The recipe below is a perfect example. . . As Alysha says, “It can barely be called a recipe as it is so easy!”
Ingredients:
- 1 jar whole cranberry sauce
- 1 small jar jalapenos
- 1 very small or half of a sweet onion (Maui or Vidalia)
- 1 hefty handful of chopped cilantro
- 1 block of cream cheese
Directions:
Mix together ingredients and pour mixture over the block of cream cheese.
Voila! I told you it was easy.
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Pretending to be firemen at Music with Spanish class.
Enrolling your child in the various classes offered by your local Parks and Recreation office is beneficial for both you and your child. First, if you stay at home it gets you out of the house (we don’t want you losing your sanity). They also offer the opportunity to meet moms in your area to hang out with—a god send if you don’t know anyone with kids your age. And lastly, and perhaps most importantly, it gives your child a chance to be around other children his/her age to socialize with—while giving them the opportunity to hone in on some of their skills. Saturday classes are usually available as well, so if you are a working mother, you still get to reap the aforementioned benefits. Following are some of the best classes (for ages 0 – five, after that, they’re in Kindergarten) that my children have been in. Read on and then get out there and have fun! –Alex
Music–Best for 3 months to 4 years
The most popular music class is a franchise called Music Together. In the class, the teacher leads the group in singing, dancing, and movement (participation by everyone required). They almost always involve Read More…
At long last the light at the end of the painful long summer television hiatus tunnel is on the horizon. Someone heard my cries of having nothing to watch and I was given access to the new shows (read: I BEGGED the networks). After viewing countless sneak peeks, I’ve narrowed down the Breezy Mama top three picks for the fall season.
3. White Collar
Hands down my favorite new show! Again, I am only judging by the first episode, but if it keeps up the pace of the premier, we’re in for good times ahead. Be ready to LOVE star Matt Bomer. HOT HOT HOT. After saying his character was, “like a four-year-old in that, you know, he doesn’t have a lot of impulse control,” Breezy Mama had to ask if he had any kids of his own. “That’s a very interesting question but I’m Read More…
Let’s face it—the children’s snacks which are easiest to grab and go aren’t necessarily the healthiest choices (Goldfish anyone?). I’m always looking for new and creative convenience foods, while at the same time making sure that it’s decent for the kids as well. So, for today’s posting, I picked some of my favorites, and then plugged the nutritional information into the Snackwise calculator to pass on the best choices to you. Created for the public by the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, “Snackwise® is a research-based snack rating system that calculates Nutrient Density in snack foods.” The site rates the snack three ways: BEST CHOICE, CHOOSE OCCASIONALLY and CHOOSE RARELY. Below are my findings. . .
Kashi Mighty Bites
If your child is tired of eating Cheerios, then bring out the Mighty Bites. They are shaped like “super heroes” and have a Read More…
Recently, I went to bed with two eyes and woke up with a third, which got me thinking: Adult Acne – REALLY?! I turned to my favorite derm — Dr. Vi of Comprehensive Dermatology Group — to find out why my body knows its age but my skin can act like a teenager (pssst… turns out chocolate isn’t a culprit–phew!) and to get her 5 Breezy Mama tips for fighting my face’s enemy. Plus! Her go-to products for flawless Read More…
Kristin’s mini-mathematician.
When it comes to math and me, things just aren’t adding up (get it?). Thankfully, Kristin Gibson of the Center for Research in Math and Science Education gives Breezy Mama five excellent tips to divide (ahem) and conquer the fear when it comes to promoting your child’s math skills.
Most of us do an excellent job of supporting our children as they learn to read and write. We sing the alphabet song, read bedtime stories, and point out words on traffic signs and grocery labels. However, often parents do little math with their children. This is due, in part, to our own “mathphobia,” the fact that we ourselves may have had unpleasant experience with math as children. However, our children benefit from math experiences at home before (and after) they begin their formal schooling. Here are some ideas to help promote your child’s mathematical development and perhaps your own interest in math as well!
5. Find mathematical situations in everyday life.
Opportunities for children of all ages to use math abound in our daily routines. Have your child count out the silverware you’ll need for dinner or estimate how many Read More…
The Ota clan minus the two grandkids.
My mother-in-law, Paula, is a working mother of five (six if you include me) and grandmother to two. She and my father-in-law, Blair, are also very involved with softball–coaching and having their youngest daughter still playing on a traveling team. Point being? She’s an extremely busy person who is short on time, and when all of us get together, she has to cook quick and make sure the meal feeds a lot of hungry mouths. Paula’s go to recipe? Spoon Burgers. They are super easy and fast to cook–economical too! An added bonus is Read More…
Twilight's BooBoo Stewart
It was only fitting that Twilight Eclipse’s BooBoo Stewart was on hand for the launch party of the mother/daughter duo designed MYZOS line of Disney Fairies, Muppets, High School Musical 3 and Hanna Montana on Saturday at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, CA. After all, it was only one day earlier that he was inducted into pop culture fame when Perez Hilton included him in a post.
“I was, like, whoa!” BooBoo told Breezy Mama. “That’s so cool because he’s an awesome blogger.”
BooBoo will make his sure-to-be-a-blockbuster-hit debut when Twilight Eclipse opens in June of 2010 (New Moon opens first this November). “It’s going to be awesome. I can’t wait Read More…
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