Cartersville Family

I first heard about this book a month ago when the author was doing the media circuit. I was intrigued because I, like so many other moms, have picky eaters. It is so hard to get them to eat their veggies and fruits. As parents we have to do what it takes to get those healthy things into their little tummies. If it takes deception and sneakiness, then so be it. Well, I got the book a couple of weeks ago, and i have tried a few of the recipes. The first one flopped. It was sweet potato pancakes. Next time I will add a little more water and cook longer at a lower temperature. The second was applesauce muffins which had applesauce and carrot puree in them. They tasted good, but the topping has whole oats in it and they didn’t like that. My favorite so far is the grilled cheese recipe with butternut squash puree in it. My two youngest gobbled it up. Emma never gobbles anything up. Finally a little success. If you have picky eaters, try this recipe book. There are great recipes in it for regular food that kids already like. Good luck!

Hallelujah! I have found the best family bathroom ever! I was shopping in the new Kohls in Cartersville the other day and I had to make a visit to the “potty” . They have a family restroom equipped with an adult toilet, a kid-sized toilet, changing table and a jump-seat looking thing that you can strap a toddler into. It was clean and bright and I could fit my entire double stroller into it. Hooray for moms everywhere and thanks to Kohls stores.

We moms probably know where every bathroom in every store or restaurant is. We know which ones are clean and which ones have baby changing tables. I am always disappointed when I walk into a restroom that is not equipped with a changing table.
When my family and I were traveling home after Thanksgiving a few weeks ago, we stopped at a Zaxby’s for dinner. I was very surprised to find no changing table. I ended up using the front seat of the car. If you have kids, you know that wasn’t fun. I filled out a comment card and mailed it in. Come on, people, if you sell kid’s clothes or have a kid’s menu, please invest in a family friendly bathroom!