May, 2015 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

“Spring is Nature’s way of saying “Let’s Party!” Robin Williams Just like every season, spring comes with its own specific needs. If you are an avid gardener, you are most likely excited about the arrival of spring and can’t wait to get started with working in your garden to see what it has in store after its long winter sleep!…

Everyday Parenting For the Kids Health & Wellness

Get Active with your Kids!

PTPAMay 28, 2015

Ah yes, it’s that time of year where us Northerners have stopped dressing in our winter clothes, and some of us brave parties have even started to make the transition to open toe shoes *gasp*. We’re well into what the calendar tells us is ‘Spring’ but until the last week or two, we haven’t really felt the benefits of this transition season.…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Safety Uncategorized

Teach your Kids Swim Safety

PTPAMay 27, 2015

Kids have a lack of fear when it comes to water and water related activities. It’s not enough to tell children to be safe – a Parent needs to explain to them the logic of why we set these rules and what are possible outcomes of not following these rules. The Facts About Swim Safety The Lifesaving Society says 97%…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting For the Kids Uncategorized

Fun In The Sun

PTPAMay 26, 2015

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the feeling of the sun shining down on me. I was a beach baby, spending my summer days at the cottage, long afternoons playing outside with friends, and swimming at the local pool. In my teen years, more beach time, more pool time, even sunbeds. My friends and I…

Being a Mom Food & Drink Just Between Us

Celebrate Spring with a Low Calorie Fruity Sangria

PTPAMay 25, 2015

Summer is almost finally here (well for the most part since the evenings have been so cold!). It is time to get out and enjoy backyard patio parties with family and friends. I love to relax and enjoy a day on the patio with my family, with a fruity alcoholic beverage in hand (you know the type that just screams…

Food & Drink

Leftover Chicken? Try This Easy Kid-Friendly 60-Minute Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

PTPAMay 25, 2015

I LOVE this recipe. It uses leftover chicken, and is ready is less than an hour making it the perfect weeknight dinner solution! It tastes like chicken pot pie, and chicken noodle soup had a baby, and the baby is this delicious, creamy casserole! If you don’t have any leftover chicken to make this recipe, simply boil 2 chicken breasts…

Food & Drink

The BEST Homemade Chicken Tenders You’ll Ever Make! Easy Homemade Crispy Chicken Tenders Recipe

PTPAMay 23, 2015

Making chicken tenders is a great way to stretch out meals and feed a lot of people for a little. These chicken tenders are also great to make in big batches and freeze to use later for easy dinners or after school snacks. I used two chicken breasts to make this recipe and it made enough to feed five people,…

Home & Garden

Get A Head Start on Spring Cleaning! DIY Tub Scrub Recipe and Free Printable Spring Cleaning Checklist

PTPAMay 21, 2015

I recently dyed my hair bright red, and my red hair has left me nothing but issues in my bath tub, leaving stains EVERYWHERE! After a little bit of looking around on Pinterest, and a little bit LOT of experimenting cleaning the house, I have come up with my favorite version of “tub scrub”. I use this to clean EVERYTHING, not just…

Food & Drink

15 Minute Kid-Friendly Chicken Quesadillas with Leftover Chicken

PTPAMay 19, 2015

A couple weeks ago on Mom’s Bistro, I made a delicious Mexican Roasted Chicken. We had some leftover chicken, and to use it up, I made these quick and easy 15 minute chicken quesadillas. Your kids will love them and they are so easy to make! The leftovers freeze and reheat fantastically, so they make great after school snacks, grab and go…

Being a Dad Everyday Parenting Just Between Us Lifestyle Uncategorized

Heartbreaking Parenting

PTPAMay 17, 2015

If you have kids you know that parenting can have it’s ups, downs, feelings and emotions that nothing else in this world could ever induce…and of course, heart break. I love being a Dad. Having someone who looks up to me and someone to teach means the world to me. Many of you know that I suffer from Chronic Kidney…

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