One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Make Family Events More Enjoyable With Friends

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Better Together: Why Inviting Another Family Makes Activities More Fun #FamilyFun Sometimes family activities can feel like another item on the to-do list. However, doing those activities with another family makes them more fun! Whether it’s a trip to an amusement park , a visit to the local pool , or trip to a pumpkin patch , including another family can multiply the fun in amazing ways. One of my favorite moms to collaborate with is my friend, Ayana Ledford who's pictured above with her daughter Sahar. We have done all of the things listed as seemingly random examples above and here is how including her and her daughter (and sometimes her son too) has made the events more fun. On the date above, Ayana almost left the venue because parking was a nightmare. That said, she hung in there and we would up having a great time!
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Wednesday Words of Wisdom: Eat Your Vegetables!

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"We can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can make portion sizes smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. And we can help create a culture - imagine this - where our kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them." -Michelle Obama

I've been a little obsessed with politics and Michelle Obama lately.  Probably it's because we're in the midst of a very competitive presidential campaign and both the Republicans and the Democrats recently concluded their conventions.

Mrs. Obama's mission throughout her family's time in the White House has been on tackling childhood obesity.  her "Let's Move" campaign is genius in its simplicity and effectiveness. I've already written about her personal commitment to fitness.  And if you have any doubt about her commitment, just look at her arms, which were on display at the Democratic National Convention.  She might be able to take out Floyd Mayweather, Jr.!

Seriously, though, she planted a vegetable garden at the White House proving how committed she is to providing her family with healthy meals.  Mrs. Obama has the luxury of having older children who probably appreciate the benefit of eating their vegetable.  My toddler only understands what she is inclined to do at that moment.  And sometimes, she is not inclined to eat her vegetables.  Because of that I have come up with a plan.  I think that it's genius is in its simplicity and sneakiness.

Check out this video and let me know your thoughts!

(I am wearing the hair rollers because I needed to set my hair before a big presentation today and taped this before showering. Don't judge me! I got up early to find my spark and hustle like Tory Johnson taught me. Perhaps she also meant take a shower and look presentable before taping and/or leaving the house???)


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Melissa said…
You even manage to look gorgeous in the hair rollers, girlfriend!
12:09 AM
Chaton T. Turner said…
Thanks Melissa! People are going to think that I paid you to say that! LOL

Have a great day!
6:31 AM
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