How to Balance Blogging and Parenting

I recently came across some conflicted feelings on how to manage blogging and research and still be the parent I want to be. I tried night time blogging but there are just too many things that need to be done at that time (laundry, cleaning, sleeping). I also tried nap time blogging but with a 3 1/2 month and a toddler trying to match their nap times is virtually impossible. So the task is to find ways to manage both with out sacrificing my time with my children, and husband. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in finding the "right way" that I forget to take the time to put all that information into practice. So for now I will fit it in when the time is right, and be on the hunt for better organization and time managing skills.
To be cont......................

Summer Beach Day

 Looking for seashells down by the sea shore

Sand Castles are fun

I envy our Australian friends who have tons of nature right in their backyard (The Bush) ready for wonderful exploration. It would be a great thing for our preschoolers in the U.S to be able to enjoy such a thing.

Many American educators work hard to bring these types of experiences to our children. Here in Southern California we are so blessed to have the Pacific Ocean not to far from any point. Unfortunately most preschools do not get to experience taking their children there to often. On this trip it was a family summer day. As we enjoy summer away from preschool, we try hard to find these explorations of nature for our kid's. Even if only for a couple of hours, it always winds up being such a treat for our kids. No money required, just a blanket, a bathing suit, and some sand toys and were set.

Not only did we get to find sand crabs, and sea shells we also got to see dolphins swimming about! Such a great day.

WE LOVE EXPLORING THE BACKYARD FOR CRITTERS

 I LOVE THAT SHE IS NOT GROSSED OUT BY THESE FRIENDLY CRITTERS. WHAT BETTER WAY TO TEACH CHILDREN TO RESPECT GOD'S CREATURE'S AND TO MARVEL AT THEIR UNIQUENESS OTHER THAN TO LET THEM TOUCH THEM, FEEL THEM, & WATCH THEM.

I GOTTA ADMIT THIS ONE CREEPED ME OUT A LITTLE BIT, BUT I DID NOT LET ON THAT IT DID. I JUST SMILED AND WATCHED HER CAREFULLY TAKE CARE OF IT.

Scuderi Kids' Fast, Fake-Baked Ziti on the Food Network

 Here is a fun and easy recipe to do with kids.

Scuderi Kids' Fast, Fake-Baked Ziti on the Food Network