New Lily

Nine Kid “Cooking”?

cookingCooking for a Nine Kid Family can be challenging. It used to be that when someone asked me if I liked to cook, I would respond, “I don’t cook for people, I feed them.” There is a difference! But, actually, I think “cooking” is a lot more fun. I am always searching for recipes that include all of the following criteria: tasty, healthy, easy, and inexpensive! Here is one that meets all the requirements (just add steamed brocolli and whole wheat bread for a full meal): Quick and easy meal.

Water, Is it Boring?

waterIs it just me, or is water a boring drink? I have a tough time drinking enough of it. It is not that I don’t realize the excellent health benefits of water. My goodness, we would die without it! After a workout, I can’t wait for a bottle of it, but the rest of the time I have to force myself to drink it. I have known plenty of people who love water, so maybe it’s an acquired taste? I have been drinking it all my life, though, so how much more acquiring is it going to take? I’ve tried the flavored waters, and those are great. But that gets expensive. If anyone has any tips for drinking more water, I would love to hear them! Here’s a good article about the benefits of drinking plenty of water.