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Making Messes (and Memories) in the Kitchen

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I know it’s been said time and again that the kitchen is the heart of the home and I for one truly believe that is the case for us. Our kitchen is a place where we share meals together, where we gather after school while we eat a snack and I get to hear about the details of my kids’ day at school, it’s where homework is done, and a place where we work on crafts and art projects, it’s also the place where we make food together.

Thank goodness, I tell you, for Clorox® disinfecting wipes. I think we need to buy stock in this company for the number of dirty sticky situations in our home that they helped me clean up. They are literally a mom’s best friend. Just wipe and you are disinfecting as you clean. And the best part is that they go right in the garbage so you don’t have to deal with washing any dirty rags which is especially nice come cold and flu season which is right around the corner.

I truly love bringing all my littles together to make something in the kitchen. It could be helping me make lunch, baking cookies, or even something as simple as the pouring of cereal into a bowl to make Rice Krispies treats. I love that we are doing something together I think making food is one of our best memory makers we have as humans. I love seeing their eager eyes as we pull out bowls, spoons, measuring cups, and ingredients. I love hearing their sweet little voices as we count out how many cups of this or that we need. I love that they fight over who gets to stir and who gets to add in one thing or another. I love that I can count on the fact that they always, always, always jump up and down begging to lick the spoons, beaters, or bowl once we finish the last step.

But with all that love comes something I don’t love so much. I can’t help it, I’m a mom. It’s those darn messes, the stickiness, the goop, that dirty floor. It’s enough to make me say, “I’ll just do it myself” because hey, it’s less mess for me to clean up in the end…but I don’t. Cause that’s no fun.

Instead I let them help, I let them make a giant mess. I let them dump a brand new container of sprinkles all over the table and the floor. I can’t help it, I’m a mom. It’s what we do.


We tend to keep a canister of them in the kitchen, the laundry room, every bathroom, and even in the car too. Anywhere we can get to them when we need a quick clean up.

We wipe down hot spots like doorknobs, light switches, TV remotes, faucets, and toys before and after we host get-togethers, especially during the holiday season. And don’t forget that you can also put a stop to the spread of yucky germs this upcoming holiday season by washing your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds and by coughing and sneezing into your elbow instead of your hands. You don’t miss out on any fun festivities or holiday parties!

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Comments

  1. Liza says

    We keep healthy by finding ways to include yummy and nutritious snacks into the celebrations and lots of hand washing!

  3. Tammy says

    Being older makes it harder and harder to not pick up nasty colds. I use a netti pot to keep my nasal passages clean and using wipes when I go to the grocery store is a big help too

  6. Cori says

    I carry my own pen everywhere I go. Whenever I sign a receipt, sign in at the doctor’s office or school, etc. I know I am not picking up the germs of everyone else who used the pen provided at those places. This is a must for me during cold and flu season!

  33. karenmed409 says

    Love it when the kids are in the kitchen making a few treats. Keep up our good sleep habits so we don’t get run down and catch a cold or the flu. We tend to over eat a bit during the holidays so we stay healthy during the busy holiday season by getting outdoors when the weather is nice to burn off those extra calories and stress.

  36. JC says

    I stay healthy by keeping up with exercise schedule and not overeating during the holidays
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  42. LAMusing says

    I stay out of crowded places as much as I can during cold and flu season, and I try not to overindulge in holiday treats :adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

  46. Amy says

    During the holiday, I stay healthy by washing my hands…and the kids hands very often. It really helps.
    My kids love to hang out with me in the kitchen too…it’s so much fun to make messes and memories together. 🙂

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  52. Wanda McHenry says

    I stay healthy by going the other way when I hear coughing people! Just kidding. hahaha No, seriously. I always make sure when I get in the car after I shop to use that Germ-X and I think that’s about it! I keep my house clean so no worries there.

  65. Betty C says

    I try to get plenty of rest and avoid overindulging in all the non-nutritious goodies that are everywhere. The extra sleep I can manage but avoiding those treats is so hard!

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

  73. angie lilly says

    #1 thing is to stay away from sick people. LOL Seriously, if I hear that someone I know is sick, I will cancel plans with them until they are better. May seem rude but it is better than being sick.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com