Distant Learning – What Works for Us
Hi everyone, we are well into week two of distant learning and have settled into a nice cozy routine. My girls are thriving and I am slowly finding peace in the unknown, finding peace in the stillness (a softer term than previously used). As I shared in my first distant learning post I was feeling trapped and imprisoned while my girls were doing their online classes, I felt like a stranger in my own home. Another term I recently heard to describe how us moms/dads/caregivers felt was being held hostage, which really hit home for me during this phase of...
Single Serve Pumpkin Protein Pancakes | No Protein Powder Needed
This has been my go to breakfast for a while now and it hits the spot everytime. Ingredients: 22 grams cup rolled oats (1/4 cup) 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp flax seeds (2 grams) 30 grams pumpkin puree (1/8 cup) 57 grams cottage cheese (1/4 cup) 1 egg white or 3 tablespoons (46 grams) liquid egg whites or 1 egg or 3 tablespoons egg substitute* 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat griddle to medium heat Place all ingredients into a container and blend. I use an immersion blender, but you can use a magic bullet...
First Week of Distant Learning in the Books
Hello, Hello… Our first week of learning at home went remarkably well. We certainly had our glitches, but all in all it was a great week for my girls. They we so excited to be back “at school”, whatever that may look like. My girls simply loved seeing their teachers, friends and having their own routine back. I cannot lie I loved having them home. Watching my girls thrive during this bizarre experience made this mama extremely proud. I loved seeing their faces light up during their google meets, I loved hearing their little voices answer questions and participate. On...
