Goodbye Summer 2021

 

 It seems like Summer came to a end to quickly this year. Luckily we had planned a great family trip to close out the kids summer before school started back into session. Though the trip started off on a very rocky note thanks to our car dyeing as soon as we got into Florida we did not let that keep us from making the most of everything. We got to spend a week away with the kids just relaxing and reconnecting. 

7 Fitness Tips for Summer Vacation Travel

 

It's vacation season, and for many that means visiting faraway friends, exploring new places and possibly even crossing some things off the ol' bucket list.

Unfortunately, traveling often also means lots of sitting, interrupted sleep patterns due to time zone changes, unhealthy eating, and workout routines that are sporadic, if not nonexistent.

According to Orrville physical therapist Jason McDonald, however, travel doesn't have to be synonymous with unhealthy habits and a lack of exercise.

"Vacations are a time to reboot mentally while reconnecting with friends and family, but this doesn't have to happen at the expense of your health," said McDonald, co-owner of Onsite Therapy Solutions in Orrville. "With just a little forethought and planning, you can stay active and healthy throughout your trip, whether it lasts a few days or a few weeks."

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

  Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

What You Need:

Meat Mixture:
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
 2 eggs
1 cup Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs or 1 cup crushed ritz crackers
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon dried Oregano
15-20 baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste

Topping:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar

What You Do:
Mix together beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, onion, garlic, 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and oregano. Mix well with clean hands. On a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper, spread out the meat mixture in a rectangle so the meat mixture is about an inch to half inch thick.

Then place the spinach leaves on top of the beef mixture leaving a 1/2 inch clearance all around the meat edges.

Sprinkle with the cheese. Using the paper or plastic to help roll up the loaf starting at the smaller side. Press gently as you go to make sure you have firmly rolled the loaf. You roll the loaf same as a jelly roll except you press and seal all seams.

Tightly wrap the meatloaf in plastic wrap and set in the refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight).

Mix the 1/2 cup ketchup and brown sugar together.

Place the meatloaf seam side down in your baking dish - make sure that the ends are sealed well.

Cover the top of the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and bake at 350* for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf set for 15 minutes before slicing.

ENJOY!!

Help Your Child Learn To Read

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One skill that our children will always use in their life is the skill of reading. It seems like children are expected to know how to read when entering Kindergarten now. With Angel being 5 she will be entering Kindergarten in the fall so we are working on her skills at home to get her ready. I recently received several sets of Learn to Read with. Bob Books and Versatiles to review with Angel. 

100 Things To Do in Cleveland Before You Die - 2nd Edition

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Ohio is known as the "Heart of It All". But what is there really to do in Ohio is something that I have found myself saying a lot since I was a teen. If you asked me what there was to do in Florida I could give you a long list but Ohio I sit here scratching my head with trying to come up with a decent list. I recently received the book 100 Things to Do in Cleveland Before You Die, 2nd Edition to review.

 

Tips for Cruising with Children

 

How to Keep the Children Entertained on a Cruise

A cruise is a great way see more of the world in a short space of time. When travelling with kids, though, it can sometimes be difficult to keep the journey in-between stops entertaining. Fortunately, there are many trips centered around those that are bringing young children along with them, with a wide-range of on-board activities. Here’s just a few of the things you should look out for to make sure you get the most out of your family vacation.

David C Cook Family Devotionals Revie

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One thing that our family has been trying to do more of is family devotions. It is Mr Anderson and I's job to bring these children up to be good stewards for the Lord. It is not our churches job or their school's job to teach them everything they need to know.  Psalm 22:6 (KJV) says "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it." I recently received a set of Family Devotionals by David C Cook to review with my family.