Comments on: Family Traditions http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/ Improving health by eating real food in moderation Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Carole http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2879 Carole Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:35:36 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2879 I'm a single mom with a teenaged daughter. We've almost always eaten at the table. We don't even have a TV on the main floor, so that distraction isn't there. It is a time to connect, and it's really important. That love and attention will help your kids grow into great adults. They won't be lured into the types of activities the kids who are starving for love fall into. And, the fact that you're eating healthy also give them a better edge in school, and you'll have few if any behavior problems. There are a lot more benefits to a healthy lifestyle than people think. And I like the pretzel jello salad! And we've had pretty much the same Thanksgiving dinner for probably the better part of 20 years. If you try to change something, someone is always disappointed. Oh, aren't you going to make that? The memories are probably the most valuable. <abbr><em>Caroles last blog post..<a href="http://commonsenseliving.com/house-cleaning/household-tips/repurposing-household-items" rel="nofollow">Repurposing Household Items</a></em></abbr> I’m a single mom with a teenaged daughter. We’ve almost always eaten at the table. We don’t even have a TV on the main floor, so that distraction isn’t there.

It is a time to connect, and it’s really important. That love and attention will help your kids grow into great adults. They won’t be lured into the types of activities the kids who are starving for love fall into.

And, the fact that you’re eating healthy also give them a better edge in school, and you’ll have few if any behavior problems.

There are a lot more benefits to a healthy lifestyle than people think.

And I like the pretzel jello salad! And we’ve had pretty much the same Thanksgiving dinner for probably the better part of 20 years. If you try to change something, someone is always disappointed. Oh, aren’t you going to make that?

The memories are probably the most valuable.

Caroles last blog post..Repurposing Household Items

]]> By: JeanAnnVK http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2874 JeanAnnVK Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:14:32 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2874 Love, Love, Love it! We combine quality family time while eating quality dinner (usually cooked by me) at home. And, I stopped making that pretzel/jello salad a long time ago...that recipe is so 1970's... :) <abbr><em>JeanAnnVKs last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/1212799532s24908/portland_foodie/~3/524437948/applejack-chicken.html" rel="nofollow">Applejack Chicken</a></em></abbr> Love, Love, Love it! We combine quality family time while eating quality dinner (usually cooked by me) at home. And, I stopped making that pretzel/jello salad a long time ago…that recipe is so 1970’s… :)

JeanAnnVKs last blog post..Applejack Chicken

]]> By: Bridget http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2871 Bridget Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:16:10 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2871 We did this when I was a kid. It was called the high point. What was your high point of the day? Funny, I never thought to do it with my kids. The closest we ever get to traditions is this embarrassingly good treat called the "Tatcho", which is like nachos but with tater tots. We eat this at Christmas. Okay we do other things too, but that's what's standing out right now. <abbr><em>Bridgets last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PetsAreTalking/~3/524536723/honor-the-now-of-your-pet.html" rel="nofollow">Honor the Now of Your Pet</a></em></abbr> We did this when I was a kid. It was called the high point. What was your high point of the day? Funny, I never thought to do it with my kids.
The closest we ever get to traditions is this embarrassingly good treat called the “Tatcho”, which is like nachos but with tater tots. We eat this at Christmas.
Okay we do other things too, but that’s what’s standing out right now.

Bridgets last blog post..Honor the Now of Your Pet

]]> By: Weekend Roundup - Muddy Edition | Aerobics Blog http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2864 Weekend Roundup - Muddy Edition | Aerobics Blog Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:16:10 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2864 [...] to that positive motivation article I wrote last week.  It’s a post from Almost Fit about family traditions.  Read and enjoy, and then think about your own family traditions.  Are they positive?  [...] [...] to that positive motivation article I wrote last week.  It’s a post from Almost Fit about family traditions.  Read and enjoy, and then think about your own family traditions.  Are they positive?  [...]

]]> By: Weekend Roundup - Muddy Edition : 60 IN 3 http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2863 Weekend Roundup - Muddy Edition : 60 IN 3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:35:25 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2863 [...] to that positive motivation article I wrote last week.  It’s a post from Almost Fit about family traditions.  Read and enjoy, and then think about your own family traditions.  Are they positive?  [...] [...] to that positive motivation article I wrote last week.  It’s a post from Almost Fit about family traditions.  Read and enjoy, and then think about your own family traditions.  Are they positive?  [...]

]]> By: Metroknow http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2851 Metroknow Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:33:30 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2851 Hi there Anna - I think you're right on traditions in many ways. Growing up we had an annual extended family camping trip to eastern WA. So interesting that for me, when I was younger I would say, "oh yeah we ALWAYS did that." But as you get older you realize "Always" was probably 5-6 summers. :) Keep warm - And I am writing an article based on a conversation we had - I'll have to fill you in on it sometime soon when our families gather again for fried bread :) Hi there Anna – I think you’re right on traditions in many ways. Growing up we had an annual extended family camping trip to eastern WA. So interesting that for me, when I was younger I would say, “oh yeah we ALWAYS did that.” But as you get older you realize “Always” was probably 5-6 summers. :)

Keep warm – And I am writing an article based on a conversation we had – I’ll have to fill you in on it sometime soon when our families gather again for fried bread :)

]]> By: Nate http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2848 Nate Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:35:48 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2848 very nice writing! We don't have many family traditions...good idea on what to start with. Thanks for adding us as a friend on Foodbuzz. We welcome you to come visit our site! <abbr><em>Nates last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HouseOfAnnie/~3/517534190/sweet-and-sour-fried-fish-recipe.html" rel="nofollow">Sweet and Sour Fried Fish Recipe</a></em></abbr> very nice writing! We don’t have many family traditions…good idea on what to start with.

Thanks for adding us as a friend on Foodbuzz. We welcome you to come visit our site!

Nates last blog post..Sweet and Sour Fried Fish Recipe

]]> By: anna http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2846 anna Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:06:31 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2846 Nice to see/hear from you again! We will have to try the salt shaker, wait we have to have our own tradition...we'll do the pepper shaker instead:) I think sometimes traditions unknowingly become traditions. We have one that we didn't even realize we started...we have gone skiing to mt hood the last two christmases and are looking forward to next year's christmas on the mountain. hope you are staying warm, we are running out of dry wood anna Nice to see/hear from you again! We will have to try the salt shaker, wait we have to have our own tradition…we’ll do the pepper shaker instead:) I think sometimes traditions unknowingly become traditions. We have one that we didn’t even realize we started…we have gone skiing to mt hood the last two christmases and are looking forward to next year’s christmas on the mountain.

hope you are staying warm, we are running out of dry wood

anna

]]> By: Metroknow http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2843 Metroknow Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:06:35 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2843 @Sarah: Steal away :) - @MizFit: Hey there Miz - I was so glad to see that you are still going strong (not that I expected anything less). I've been away from the blog/fitness community for a couple of months really, and upon return I've found a lot of folks have given up for now, so I'm always thrilled when I come across folks who are really keeping it going. You are truly an inspiration - thank you for dropping by! @rgrant12: Thanks for the kind words - and yes, I did rather disguise it. But I think that's the point - there are so many little things that can be used to keep us moving in the right direction both physically and mentally - I think it's good to give them a little credit. :) Thank you for your note - I do appreciate it! @Sarah: Steal away :) –

@MizFit: Hey there Miz – I was so glad to see that you are still going strong (not that I expected anything less). I’ve been away from the blog/fitness community for a couple of months really, and upon return I’ve found a lot of folks have given up for now, so I’m always thrilled when I come across folks who are really keeping it going. You are truly an inspiration – thank you for dropping by!

@rgrant12: Thanks for the kind words – and yes, I did rather disguise it. But I think that’s the point – there are so many little things that can be used to keep us moving in the right direction both physically and mentally – I think it’s good to give them a little credit. :) Thank you for your note – I do appreciate it!

]]> By: rgrant12 http://almostfit.com/2009/01/19/family-traditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2841 rgrant12 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:31:55 +0000 http://almostfit.com/?p=247#comment-2841 Very moving article. Cleverly disguised diet message hiding behind the most important aspect of life: family. <abbr><em>rgrant12s last blog post..<a href="http://fooddeglazed.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-breakfast-fresh-tomato-and-rosemary.html" rel="nofollow">My Breakfast: Fresh Tomato and Rosemary Scrambled Eggs with Avocado</a></em></abbr> Very moving article. Cleverly disguised diet message hiding behind the most important aspect of life: family.

rgrant12s last blog post..My Breakfast: Fresh Tomato and Rosemary Scrambled Eggs with Avocado

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