As a former dependent, pet owner, and after-school-snack eater, I have some advice to share with parents on how to raise their children. First, mealtime. You may be shocked to learn that you’ve been missing the secret pancake ingredient this whole time. Ask yourself, “Do I make pancakes that will make my kids big and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Food’
Getting Kids To Eat Healthy
Posted: 25th March 2012 by Alex Amiot in Wisdom for LivingTags: Childre, Food, Health, Kid History Episode 6, Parenting
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Captain’s Log: Let History Judge Me
Posted: 17th March 2012 by Alex Amiot in Adobe IllustratorTags: Canada, Food, Shesays, Ship, Travel, Water
Captain’s Log: Day 86, The cook tried goulash again today. The name isn’t very fitting as the dish is quite delicious. Well, not really. It’s not really delicious. Captain’s Log: Day 87, We’re almost to Winnipeg. I can’t wait for Celebrations. I hope the dinner theatre has a swashbuckling theme. All this sailing makes me [...]
Is That A Fat Joke?
Posted: 1st March 2012 by Alex Amiot in Adobe IllustratorTags: Bread and Butter, Dialog, Family, Fat Joke, Food, Husband and Wife
Her: [Buttering her toast] Him: Wow, that’s a lot of butter. Her: [Looks at him with contempt] Him: I mean… [searches for a way out] I thought you were just using that much butter on one piece of bread. Her: You’re a lot of butter! Him: Is that a [...]
No Money for Groceries
Posted: 25th February 2012 by Alex Amiot in Adobe IllustratorTags: Budget, Eating out, Finance, Food, Water
We don’t have money for groceries. For the first time in our marriage, Julia and I have started living on a budget. A week into February, after tracking our spending for a few months we finally nailed down the amount we wanted to budget for food, clothing, gasoline, utilities, entertainment, savings, etc. Unfortunately for us, [...]
Gears of Love
Posted: 12th February 2012 by Alex Amiot in Adobe IllustratorTags: Food, Gears, Love, Marriage, Steak, Valentines Day, Vector Heart
Spinning the gears of my heart. We’re different, but it’s fun when Julia enjoys things that I enjoy. Things like Waterdeep, Rhett and Link, Julian Smith, Aaron Espe, North Dakota, Minnesota, and loons. Tonight she broiled T-bone steak , made baked potatoes, and prepared some incredible asparagus topped with shredded parmesan. Dear, feel free to make [...]
Puppy Chow? Yes Please.
Posted: 9th February 2012 by Alex Amiot in Adobe IllustratorTags: Chocolate, Family, Food, Live Trace, Niece, Puppy Chow, Uncle, Vector
Hello, I am Super Uncle. While on vacation in illustrious Fargo, my disheartened toddler niece was settling for chips and dip in the absence of her auntie’s nummy nummies (puppy chow). The day before had been filled with euphoric bliss: A hotel stay, learning to swim, watersliding, and puppy chow. This day was distressing. Only [...]
