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June 6, 2012 Food

We’re Chiquita Moms, June Edition vol. 1

I’m pretty darn excited that summer is here.  When I think about summer days, I think back to my childhood.  I have so many fond memories of growing up in Charlotte, where I now have the opportunities to raise my kids.  I hope they share some of the same experiences that I did and make their own as well.  I also hope they take some really awesome pictures just like I did, circa 1990.  For one of the best pictures I could find (not only of myself, but of my sister, Angie too), click here…..  Yep, I’m thinking I’m gonna owe her a drink or dinner or something for that one. 🙂

In addition to my summer memories, Angie shares a great way to enjoy the summertime no matter where you live… the zoo!  Check out her great photos from her recent trip and find the inspiration you need to make the trek with your family!

Vanessa (in all of her craftiness) came up with the CUTEST craft ever for Father’s Day and shared it with the Chiquita Moms.  Not only is this super cute for Dad, but for Grandpa’s too.  If I can find that mod podge I bought not too long ago, you bet I’ll be trying to make one (or two) of these bad boys.  Although, it’s not gonna be nearly as cute.  For starters, I don’t have any of that awesome Chevron paper.  For a tutorial, click here.

Remember that old-school food pyramid that we learned about in elementary school?  Do you know, like all things good, they decided that the food pyramid of yore is no longer correct?  Natalie shares how the modern mom ensures that you and your family are eating what they should with the MyPlate approach.

Tricia aired her “dirty wall” this week in the Chiquita Moms community.  Not sure what we mean by that?  Well, read on dear friends.  She’s got a particular snot-covered wall that she needs some good advice about.  Snot? Cleaning? That’s right up a mom’s alley.  Help her out!

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About Katie

Katie Harding has been blogging since 2010. What originally started out as a platform to discuss new parenthood, her blogging now focuses on her passion for cooking: creating recipes and sharing tips for entertaining friends and family of all ages. Outside of the kitchen you’ll find her with her family (three boys, one husband, multiple exchange student daughters, and Hank the pup), or gallivanting around the world with her fork in tow.

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