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Category Archives: Raising Children
Face painting for little ones! Such fun!
Hanging out with the grandkids is the best thing that I do in my life. The twins Noah and Gabriel decided that face painting was what they wanted. So at a recent farmers market – they became ‘skeleton’ and ‘monster’. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Fruit, Little farm products, Raising Children, Recipes
Tagged citroen, Face painting for kids, Grandma, Little farm, urban farming
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More animal photos that make me smile – you too?
I love these photos. I am always impressed by the depth of love that animals feel for humans -both cats and dogs – horses too – perhaps I am suffering from anthropomorphism them but you can see it in these … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Raising Children
Tagged animals, anthropomorphism, cats, dogs, love of animals, pets
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Stress reducing photos – just in time for 2015!
We are BIG pet lovers and have many animals on the Little Farm – the latest edition are 6 feral kittens who work for their keep catching rats and mice on the farm. In addition they are adorable. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Raising Children
Tagged cats, dogs, Funny pet pictures, humor, New Year, pets
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Xmas or Hannukah – the cooking with kids is so much fun!
Holiday cooking is so much fun. Here all four of our grandsons are helping me make brown butter cookies. YUMMY! And of course, the recipe for you! Enjoy! Brown Butter Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup Organic Valley Unsalted Butter 1 cup … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Desserts, Family, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged brown butter cookies, children, cooking with kids, dessert, family, Grandma, Hannukah, holidays, love, togetherness, xmas
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Birthdays are such fun – for kids and for adults
Here are our twins loving their 3rd birthday. Just before bed – one last taste of the yummy birthday cake…. And of course a favorite recipe that they love to make. Cookies of any kind! Here are some amazing cookies … Continue reading
Family Time – Cooking up a Storm with the Children and Grandchildren
I love cooking as you probably realized by now – and my grandchildren love it too! They run in, give me a hug, and put on their aprons! Pulling up their chairs to the counter they are ready to roll … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Family, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged breakfast, cheese, children, cooking with kids, eggs
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Chicken Nuggets – the low cal way – kids love them and so do adults! Cook them with your kids!
I love Chicken Nuggets but they are always deep fried. Here is a great tip from a Food Channel Show called Calorie Commando. http://bit.ly/LowCalRecipes Chicken Nuggets – Low Cal and Delicious: Ingredients: 3 Chicken breasts skinless and boneless cut into … Continue reading
Cooking with kids – what could be more fun! Some summer recipes for you and yours
Cooking with my grand kids is the best fun – and what I love to do most. The mess is truly irrelevant – teaching good healthy habits -like cleaning hands before cooking, wearing a clean apron, cleaning all utensils before … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Cheese, Family, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged balsamic vinegar, cooking with kids, Feta, figs, lemon, mint, olive oil
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Family togetherness – from all over the world
My son and his wife and children are spending time with my nephew and niece and their spouses and children and my sister and brother in law – a very special time. Here the grandchildren of our family from all over … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged children, family, grandkids, Grandma
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Holiday weekends in the summer – what could be better!
The Fourth of July Weekend was so much fun with lots of little ones running around, hot weather and huge thanks for the millions of men and women who have given their lives since the inception of the great country … Continue reading
Belonging
This is the title of the novel that I wrote and was published by Penguin Books. It is a story about two courageous women, one a child of poverty and the other a child of plenty who are born on … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Philanthropy, Raising Children
Tagged Belonging, family, Larraine Segil, Novel, Philanthropy, special needs adults, Special needs children
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Pure Joy – Hugging all four grandsons at the same time! How blessed am I!
Here is a moment of pure joy – yesterday I was able to hold all four grandsons for one precious moment as I read them a story. What a pleasure! How lucky I am! Hope you ‘carpe diem’ and grab … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged family time, grandchildren, Grandma, grandsons, hugging kids, love of family, pure joy
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Fresh Vegetables and Children- Grow and Pick and they will eat them!
At the Little Farm there are always fresh vegetables to pick and eat. Our four grandsons love fresh lettuce, cilantro, herbs of all kinds – but only in the vegetable patch. When we put them on a plate – their … Continue reading
The Kids Cook Monday Campaign – a project of The Monday Campaigns – and all about Cooking with Kids!
The Kids Cook Monday is a project of The Monday Campaigns. The Monday Campaigns is in association with the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Syracuse Newhouse School of Public Communications. I found this site … Continue reading
An attitude of gratitude – start this year off with a moment of beauty
This video was sent to me by a friend – skip the ad in the beginning and sit back and enjoy a glorious few moments giving thanks for the amazing world we live in. And may your year be full … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged a new year, Attitude of Gratitude, family, giving thanks, joy, raising children
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Spending time with family – focus on the positive! A family bonding recipe – fast and easy
All families have their challenges – it is so important to focus on the positive – you can only be upset if you choose to be – and although sometimes family gatherings tend to trigger old hurts, there is always something … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Meat, Pasta, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Soups, Vegetables
Tagged beef, cilantro, cooking with kids, family bonding, family togetherness, herbs, lamb, meat, soup, turmeric
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Corn in Cooking with Kids – all year round
We love corn – fresh is best. But in the winter months when fresh is not available we will used canned corn too. Here is a great recipe – along with pictures of our older grandkids ( Jack above and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Little farm products, Raising Children, Recipes to Make with Children, Salad, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged cooking with kids, Corn, feta cheese, onion, salad, vegetarian
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Precious time with grandkids – how I wish the time would go more slowly!
Sometimes I wish that time would stand still – the moments are so full of joy and happiness. Today I played ball with my grandson Jonah – he loved it and so did I. Of course I got tired before … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged eating yogurt, enjoying icecream, family, Playing with Grandkids, raising children
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Holiday time with Grandkids – making family times memorable – how do you do it? We cook with the kids!
Cooking with kids is one of my favorite things to do. Although the grandkids call our Little Farm Camp Grandma during the summer, during the winter there are still lots of jobs to do – and wonderful things to cook … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Meat, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Rice, Salad, Slow Cooker
Tagged beef, black kalamata olives, cooking with kids, Herbes de Provence, meat, olive oil, onion, steamed rice, winter meals
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Cranberry Raisin Mustard Chicken – Easy and Delicious
Last night I made this dish. The only change I would make is to use Chicken thighs as well as breasts – we like dark meat – but other than that – it was delicious. Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken … Continue reading
