Banana Smoothie: For the picky eater

by mamapoole // November 4, 2013 // Comments off

Mr 4 and I were going over our fruits and vegetables last week. What is this and what is that… but then I asked him what he liked. Our conversation went something like this: Mom: Do you like bananas? Mr.... Continue reading →

Painting with Salt

by mamapoole // October 11, 2013 // Comments off

Today is a very special day. Not only is it Friday (Whoop! Whoop!) but MBB is being featured on one of my favorite sites, Mommas Meals! I met Tammi through our Sunday Supper group, and once we started chatting, there... Continue reading →

Rustic Chicken and Beans: Crock Pot Style #TastyTuesday

by mamapoole // October 8, 2013 // Comments off

We all love an easy dinner right? Sometimes dinner is the last thing on your mind because you still can’t forget about the issues at work! I completely remember those days. I would work ten hours, two stuck in traffic,... Continue reading →

Chorizo, Corn and Potatoes #SundaySupper

by mamapoole // October 6, 2013 // Comments off

I have once again, noticed a change in my life. Life is always changing but at this stage, it has become very busy. Busy with the kids running back and forth, busy with planning homeschooling activities, gymnastics, Sunday school, taking... Continue reading →

Apple Pie Sensory Bin

by mamapoole // October 4, 2013 // Comments off

My two year old (almost three soon) LOVES sensory bins. I mean really…what is there not to love? Placing hands in a box, exploring, discovering, lifting, spilling, filling…oh, it’s the best! Besides being an awesome tool for learning, I use... Continue reading →

Oven Baked Pork Tenderlion and Old Bay Potatoes

by mamapoole // October 1, 2013 // Comments off

Sometimes, I don’t want to cook. Sometimes, I wish there was a magical dinner that I could throw in the microwave like The Jetsons tv show. And sometimes, I just need a budget-friendly recipe so I can enjoy other things... Continue reading →

Exploring the magical world of magnets: #kidsscience

by mamapoole // September 27, 2013 // Comments off

There is something magical about magnets. How they draw to each other, how they fly in fast, the clang they make when two magnets connect. It makes the eyes of a child get bigger and bigger as they discover this... Continue reading →

Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf #TastyTuesday

by mamapoole // September 24, 2013 // Comments off

If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon from switching beef to turkey in your meals, you should definitely try it! When I was a consultant, I would demonstrate home cooking shows and cook a dinner for the audience. One of... Continue reading →

Mung bean, Sweet Potato and Spinach Soup #TastyTuesday

by mamapoole // September 17, 2013 // Comments off

This dish reminds me of why I started to blog years ago. I was on a mission to eat real food and bring my body back to a status of healthy once again. My first post, Ginger Lemon Tea, is... Continue reading →

Spicy Turkey and Onion, Pepper Sub #tastytuesday

by mamapoole // August 27, 2013 // Comments off

I was very happy last week to finally see my father! We just don’t see each other as much as we should. Like always, he was in the kitchen cooking up a mean meal… To be honest, I don’t remember... Continue reading →