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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Did you know??
- The brain weighs approximately three pounds. So, can we deduct this from what we weigh so everyone feels better when getting weighed at the doctor....since it's the same for everybody- fair is fair! Men's brains are slightly larger than women's by only a few grams. There is no evidence that men are smarter than women because of their larger brains. Did you really need to ask if they were???
- Studies show that fifty minutes of exercise per day improves the executive skills of the brain. These skills include planning, organizing and multitasking. Does this mean that now I'm only smart every other day when I work out???
- In 2003, over one hundred violent crimes were perpetrated by children under sixteen who testified that they had difficulty distinguishing between reality and what the were playing in a video game. Video games are a $10 billion industry in America. I remember seeing this as a problem in the classroom with my older students that could easily be absorbed or obsessed into video games instead of socializing with their peers.
- Singing to yourself is a sign of a healthy brain. Classical music played in the nursery improves the health of a preemie, causes weight gain faster, and lowers the anxiety of the preemie's parents. I play baroque music in my classroom and it is unbelievable the difference I see in the children when it is not playing. The students and I had to get used to having this play in the background at first, but then we knew something was off or different if I forgot to turn it on. Can you picture teenage boys and girls asking for Bach or Mozart in the class??? They did!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Menu Planning Themes
Meatless Monday
Breakfast for supper
Souper Saturday
Crockpot Fridays
Pasta Tuesdays
Sandwiches Wednesday
Monday- chicken
Tuesday-beef
Wednesday-slowcooker
Thursday-sandwich
Friday-out to eat
Saturday-grilling
Sunday-Roast
• Monday – Meatless Monday, Red Beans & Rice (traditional Monday meal in Louisiana)
• Tuesday – Italian Tuesday, Picnic Tuesday
• Wednesday – Crockpot Wednesday, Casserole Night
• Thursday – Leftover Night, Breakfast Night
• Friday – Pizza Night, Fiesta Friday, Fish Friday
• Saturday – Grill Night, Baked Bean Supper (a tradition in New England)
• Sunday – Soup Sunday in fall/winter, Salad Sunday in spring/summer
Meal Ideas
Week 1
Sunday - Roast, Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli and Cheese, Rolls
Monday - Leftovers
Tuesday - Spaghetti and Green Beans
Wednesday- Leftovers
Thursday - Chicken Stew with red potatoes and Veg-all in stew
Friday- Order out
Saturday- BBQ Chicken, baked beans, potato salad
Week 2
Sunday - Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Monday- Leftovers
Tuesday - Minute Steak Sandwiches
Wednesday - Lemon Pepper Chicken with Provolone on French Roll
Thursday - Meatball Marinara Sandwiches and Green Salad
Friday - Order out
Saturday - Ribs, shells and cheese, baked beans, garlic bread
Week 3
Sunday - Spicy shredded pork with tortillas and pico de gallo
Monday - Leftovers
Tuesday - Sloppy Joes and chips
Wednesday - Leftovers
Thursday - Pan Fried Pork Chops with smash potatoes, blackeyed peas
Friday- Order Out
Saturday- Hamburgers and fries
Week 4
Sunday - Chicken Spaghetti
Monday - Leftovers
Tuesday - Tacos and mexican rice
Wednesday- Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Thursday- Leftovers
Friday- Order Out
Saturday- Fried Fish and french fries with coleslaw