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January 31, 2010

A Winter Adventure: Sledding & Scenery

My kids talked us into taking them sledding this past week. They really committed us. I’ve been putting off all types of requests of this sort because of after-holiday busy-ness. So we’ve basically been relying on family fun outside of our own making.

As we drove up the canyon, I became very glad we had gotten off our duffs and made it a priority to bond with our kids. The scenery was spectacular!

Icicles Up Ahead

There were huge icicles off the side of the road. I was snapping shots as best I could as Mike zoomed by. Read more…

January 18, 2010

Homemade Maple Syrup

This syrup is the yummiest thing ever to eat with homemade waffles and pancakes. It only takes 10 minutes to make and contains no corn syrup, white sugar, preservatives or other harmful ingredients.

Mike’s Maple Syrup

  • 2 Cups Sucanat or Brown Sugar
  • 2 Cups Light Natural Sugar or Evaporated Cane Juice Crystals (white sugar used here would still make healthier than typical store syrup)
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 TB Maple Extract
  • 1/2 TB Vanilla Extract

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January 16, 2010

Our Popular Breakfast: Whole Wheat Waffles

Whether we have company or it’s just us, waffles are always a big hit. And you’ll think you’re at some fancy bed n’ breakfast when you try them with Mike’s homemade maple syrup or my gourmet strawberry syrup. All healthy, of course.

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January 3, 2010

Teaching Kids Through Travel: Our Trips to Bolivia

From the time our children were born, we’ve talked about exposing them to other cultures and by so doing, widening their vision of the world. We also wanted our children to understand the bounty that we enjoy in America and to internalize the importance of service. I’ve come to realize that children will learn these values if the parents exemplify them and are passionate about them.

Bolivian children

Bolivian children

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January 2, 2010

Resolving Sore or Strep Throat

I’ve had 2 calls in the last week about sore or strep throat, so I thought I’d share my recommendations.

My throat is my barometer for the well-being of my body. When my throat starts to hurt, I know I need to cut back on heavy foods (especially after the holidays) and give my body a break.

Here are a few things I do to help my body get balanced again and fight any infections that may be starting.

  1. Stop eating meat, dairy, sugar and flour products.Juice in Pitcher Web
  2. Drink lots of filtered water.
  3. Get enough sleep.
  4. Drink raw fruit or vegetable juice for breakfast and/or lunch.
  5. Eat a light soup or salad for dinner. Read more…
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