Yesterday morning MyJudytheFoodie took part in the Hellman’s Mayonniase Chicken Challenge. We were right at home as My Judy the Foodie uses mayonnaise in many of the celebrated recipes, most importantly the critically acclaimed Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney - it boasts some nice heaping spoonfuls of the mayoey goodness! So, what happens at a Hellmann’s Chicken Challenge you rightfully ask? Well, Hellmann’s Parmesan-Crusted Chicken is one of the most downloaded recipes from the Hellmann’s website. Our friends at Hellmann’s are on a … [Read more...]
Measuring Time with Your Kids: Quantity vs. Quality
September 19, 2011 By 4 Comments
“To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today” - Anonymous Last week, I received an invitation from Moms and the City to attend a preview screening of Sarah Jessica Parker’s new movie, “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” the story of a career-driven mother who constantly deals with the balancing act that accompanies the fast-paced life of a working mother. Afterwards, the audience was able to query both Sarah Jessica as well as Alison Pearson, the author of the best-selling book. Save a few dad … [Read more...]
Back to the Basics: Saying I Love You To Your Kids
September 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that. ~Michael Leunig The first few weeks of every new school year is always back-to-the basics, for parents and kids. The kids are getting acclimated to their new teachers, the new constellation of children in their classes, new rules, new schedules, etc.. Parents need to re-establish their routines: wake up time, multiple breakfasts, transport to school, dealing with the cluster fuck of after school schedules and pick ups and pressured dinners and homework … [Read more...]
A Fine Line Between Letting Go and Moving On
September 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
"All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on." -Havelock Ellis I usually get very excited drumming up new posts ideas for this blog. No post is ever really planned, I try to let the ideas come organically. This past weekend, with the anniversary of 9/11 upon us, my focus and energy were not on MyJudytheFoodie and cooking and reminiscing about Mom and my childhood and the trials and tribulations of being a parent. The sadness born from that horrible morning ten years earlier extinguished the beautiful … [Read more...]
