Anne-Marie’s Baked Sweet Potato Soup

I absolutely LOVE fall. There’s something about that feeling when you step outside and turn right back around to grab a sweater. That first chill of the season draws a rush of excitement from me. I crave coffee, not only to wake me up, but to warm me up, which means I also crave big mugs of steaming soup.

Recently, in an attempt to tame our sugar dragons, my husband and I completed the Whole30. And, while weren’t entirely successful at giving up wine, we did manage to go without added sugar, dairy, and grains for a month. During the process we discovered a love for sweet potatoes and Ghee (clarified butter). Today’s recipe, my spicy baked-sweet potato soup, includes both.

Fun, Non-Electronic Games for the Whole Family | Model Behaviors

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

Enjoying the Simple Things: Fun, Non-Electronic Games for the Whole Family

I was recently reminded how simple it is to connect with our children. This summer, as we made our way to Ketchikan, Alaska, we had a few hours to kill in the Seattle airport. Traveling with kids is always an adventure. However, the invention of the iPad has no doubt made it easier. Even a four-and-a-half-hour flight with three kids isn’t really that bad. A movie or a couple of shows and a few apps mixed in with countless trips to the lavatory and enough snacks to feed an elephant keeps everyone pretty happy. Sometimes we break out stickers and coloring books, but to totally confess—it’s rare. It’s easier to hand them all an iPad and let them indulge in a way that is out of the ordinary. It keeps them quiet, entertained, and allows my husband and I to have a conversation, read, or totally tune out and play Candy Crush on our phones. The digital devices get put away as soon as we land and we take time in the airport to stretch our legs and wash up or if you’re my two-year old—lick every seat at the gate.

August 15, 2016August 20, 2016

Cedar Plank Wild Alaskan Salmon

I’m excited to share a recipe that reflects a couple of my favorite hometown resources—wild Alaskan salmon and the aromatic Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Wild salmon has to be one of the healthiest foods around. It’s an excellent source of protein chock full of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. My mom always told me that salmon was “brain food” and that eating it would make me smarter. Now I’m telling my kids the same thing!

June 24, 2016July 17, 2016

VIDEO: Introducing the Latest Behaviorist Anne-Marie Myhre

Do you remember back in January when we announced our very first Woman of the Month, Anne-Marie Myhre? I was so excited that I got to introduce our MB community to such a warm, brilliant woman.

But the excitement I felt then doesn’t compare to how thrilled I am to announce Anne-Marie as our latest Behaviorist. I can’t contain it!

Earlier this month we got to see her brilliance in action as she shared her first post with us, 5 Tips to Ignite Summer Reading Fun.

We got so many great comments and shares—readers sharing how they’d rearranged their kids’ at-home library or sharing some of their favorite stories—that I knew immediately Anne-Marie was going to fit right in. In today’s video, Anne-Marie describes the scary but exciting journey ahead of her as she tries to discover her life’s passion and turn it into something that can help others.

After you watch it, make sure you check out each of her posts and give Anne-Marie a HUGE Model Behaviors welcome!

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016

5 Tips to Ignite Summer Reading Fun

Back in January, Anne-Marie Myhre was our very first Woman of the Month. She shared so much great knowledge about the importance of reading with our kids. I absolutely loved all the information she had to share, but with the summer months stretching out before us, I wanted to learn more about how we can keep our kids excited and motivated to read.

Today she’s sharing five awesome tips on how to ignite summer reading fun with our kiddos. These are great for any age, so keep on reading for all her helpful advice!