52 New Things – Week 45

Angie –

My kids (mostly the twins) are pretty picky eaters. If it’s a fruit or vegetable they won’t eat it, period.  I have been having to get “deliciously deceptive” with their meals and it’s kind of annoying. This week we started a “New Food Chart” to hold us all accountable – to make sure I’m not getting lazy and not offering them new foods just because I know it’s pointless and wasteful. For them it’s to force encourage them to try new things. I have it blocked off for ten tries. My theory being if I put it in their face 10 or more times and they still won’t eat it, they probably won’t until they’re much older. They get a sticker or smiley face for just trying and an “x” on the days it’s offered but they don’t try….  So far it’s working great for the 5 year old, she’s discovered that she likes pineapple after only 2 tries… Who knew?

Trish –

My new thing this week is using my iphone calendar.  As much as I love technology, I’m a huge fan of good old fashioned paper.  I still read regular books, I write grocery lists on a notepad, and my dayplanner is my life.  But, it’s not feasible to carry around a giant planner, so I’ve been programming important meetings into my phone.  I like the reminder dings while I’m out, but I still love seeing it all laid out in front of me in paper better.

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