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There’s something about the new year and birthdays that feel the same to me. It makes sense. Both occasions mark the end and beginning of a year and both hold nostalgia and hope tightly in the celebration. But mostly, now that I’m a parent, the way they both ceremoniously mark the passage of time carries […]
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New Year, Healthy start
A new year means another chance at a fresh start. For many people that means working out more and eating healthier. Setting goals like these are fantastic, but don’t let the enormity of them slow you down. Vincent Van Gough said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” You don’t […]
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Let love be the resolution
Q: What’s a good New Year’s resolution for me to have as a dad? Oh, hey. Happy New Year, everyone! Now, do you want one really good resolution or a Top Ten list of pretty OK ones? Let’s go with the latter. From the Ask A Dad Inc. home offices in Omemee, N.D., your […]
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At the start of a new year, many people resolve to get in shape and lose weight. Diet and exercise have long been the ideal recipe for shedding pounds. In order to do so, a person must create a calorie deficit, which occurs when a person burns more calories than he or she consumes. Healthy, […]
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Looking back, it’s hard to figure out where an entire year went. The days go slow, but the years sure do fly! This last year started off innocently enough, but then came history’s longest spring before we were finally able to finish off 2017’s harvest (only hours before 2018’s planting was complete). We should have […]
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January brings many new beginnings; a new calendar, a new outlook, a new resolution. For some people, 2019 will also bring a new little member to the family. Like most new jobs, becoming a parent can be very exciting, filled with dreams, anticipation and maybe a little anxiety. Parenting can be a job that is […]
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Finis origina pendet. The end depends on the beginning. – From the movie, The Emperor’s Club A favorite book is The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. One habit that I encourage parents to develop is “Begin with the end in mind”. What kind of person do you want your child to […]
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Creamy Ham and Broccoli
Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook foods on a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who […]
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I remember my first grade teacher asking me what my name was on the first day of school. I opened my mouth to answer, but no sound came out. I remember other times that I fully intended to speak, to give input, but was met with only silence. That is still me when I try […]
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Let’s Eat Cake!
At Prairie Parent, we believe every celebration calls for cake. And these days, gourmet and theme cakes are everywhere, even (and most fun) at children’s birthday parties! Two local bakers have taken the cake game to a new level and are ready to help make your cake dreams come true. The Cake Life 238 […]
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Triple Chocolate Muffins
Tis the season for frost and snow, which means coming downstairs in the morning to a chilly home. One way to rally the troops out of bed when it’s cold and snowy is to reward family with a warm breakfast. Muffins are a go-to choice for a quick bite, and homemade muffins served right out […]
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Few things are better together than hot soup and a favorite sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. This combination is the ideal comfort food, and the variations are as endless as a person’s imagination. Thanks to two recipes from What’s Cooking Italian (Thunder Bay Press) by Penny Stephens, home chefs can put an Italian […]
