I’m not much on making New Year’s resolutions. I like to think of it more in terms of goal setting. It doesn’t feel as daunting to say “goal” as it does to say “resolution”. That probably tells you everything you need to know about me right there.
One of my goals this year is to eat more plants than animals. I think that’s a reasonable goal for me, and now that it’s on my official list I’ll be more mindful of it each day. Another goal on my New Year’s list is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables that my kids eat every day. We made some great progress with that last year, but now it’s time for them to add more variety to their choices. As typical kids, they stick with what they know – which is mostly fruits like bananas, grapes, and clementines. I still haven’t had much luck in getting them to eat vegetables. So that’s a big goal on my list this year.
One of the ways I plan on getting some of those nutrient-rich foods into their little bodies is by sheer sneakiness. If you’ve read this blog for very long you know that I’m a proponent of hiding good stuff in our everyday foods. A few weeks ago I was given a copy of a great cookbook that follows that same philosophy. It’s called the Speedy Sneaky Chef – Quick, Healthy Fixes for Your Family’s Favorite Foods, by Missy Chase Lapine. It’s full of fun recipes that I know my kids will love, like Mini Muffin Tin Meatballs, Banana Breakfast Dog, and No Bake Peanut Butter Bars. The chocolate fruit dip made from avocados is on my list to try this weekend. And Missy uses all natural ingredients in her recipes and cautions against using artificial colors – a woman after my own heart. I can’t wait to dig into the recipes and tips she has to offer.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS: “Jewels”. If you are the winner I’ve already sent an email to you, so please reply within 3 days so I can send your new cookbook to you! Thanks to everyone who entered! Look for more giveaways coming soon!
I love this book so much that I decided to give a copy away to one of you! All you need to do to enter is:
1. Leave a comment telling me one of your New Year’s “Goals”.
2. Like Our Family Eats on Facebook, then come back and leave a comment telling me that you did.
3. Tweet about the Giveaway, then leave a comment telling me that you did. (include @ourfamilyeats in your tweet)
4. Suggest the Our Family Eats Facebook page to friends, then come back here a tell me that you did.
Each of things will gain you one entry, up to a total of four entries per person.
This contest will end on Wednesday, January 11th at 9:00 PM EST. Winner will be announced Thursday, January 12th. If winner does not contact me within three days a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S residents only.
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Goal…get rid of ALL processed junk
I “like” you on FB.
Goal: Be present with my family and not distracted by technology.
Goal: to get the guest room cleaned out enough to hopefully move a baby in there!
I “Like” Our Family Eats on Facebook already.
I have suggested your page on my facebook page.
Goals this year: snack healthy and read all the books on my “to read list”!
I like you on Facebook!
I try and set goals for many areas of my life in the new year. One thing i really want to do is make an effort to connect personally with friends and family rather than just update my status. One person per day – email, call, write a note. I also follow you on FB and in my reader
Goal: Cut out red meat and take more vitamins!!!
I am going to try to make sure that I give myself some attention and not put my needs below everyone else’s.
I already “Like” you on FB
To take care of myself and not lose myself in taking care of everyone else. To embrace each day as it comes.
My goal is to cut out all processed and artificial flavorings and colors out of what my family and I eat. Love your blog!
My goal is to have menu plans and collect healthy recipes for the family. My personal goal is to eat 75 % raw …more salad and fruit (easy I hope!).
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My goal is to cook healthier food for my family.
Goal: more outdoor play with my son!
I already “like” you on facebook ( I even have your website as my “home” page)
One of my Goals is to get my son to love vegetables
Finally, I do not have a twitter account but I did recommend your site on my wall via your post about natural flavors.
My Goal – Better health. I need to lose some lbs, but I am focusing on health overall instead of how much I weigh.
I’m already a fan on FB!
Biggest goal: continue replacing processed foods with made from scratch! We’re blessed that our kids will eat veggies and they eat fruit like it’s candy. One way I found to get them to eat spinach is by putting on our pizza! I make the dough and the sauce from scratch. Then top it with mozzarella, baby spinach leaves and turkey or ham slices. They devour it!!!
I’ve been a fan on FB for a few months now. LOVE IT!!!
My New Year’s goal is to drink more water and to eat more veggies and fruits- we’re doing pretty well so far! I already “like” you on Facebook. And, I just tweeted about the give-away
Happy New Year to you!
More fruits & vegetables and exercise!
Already “like” you on Facebook. Added a like for your giveaway post.
get organized!
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Goal: Get rid of more of the chemicals in our diet and make bread once a week.
to get organized, to get rid of the clutter in my house, to further my education, to get my family eating right and work out more. (you know, the usual! LOL)
I already follow you on facebook.
1) After deciding to do the 6 week challenge with/for my daughter, I resolved to finally do the 3 week elimination challenge for myself. Day 2- so far so good.
2) I liked you on facebook.
Goal: Eat a home more & healthier!
Liked you on facebook