Premastication: I’m sure that Alicia is doing what’s best for her family, but I’m exactly going to follow her example. I personally feel that my kids should learn to eat independently sooner than later. From chewing their own food, to using their own utensils and graduating from bottles to sippies to cups — I prefer for my kids to learn do to it all by themselves. Kids (ESPECIALLY younger siblings) learn by example and can figure it out. If a particular cut of meat is too tough, I’ll cut it up finely or tenderize it without oral interference, and then put it on their plates for them to consume themselves. Again, these are my thoughts. It’s not meant as a criticism of how Alicia raises her son (seriously – to each his own); I don’t find this technique desirable for my family.

Pinterest-Worthy: Redecorating: It’s got to be Spring fever, but I’ve been redecorating and re-organizing my house, too. I love the idea of repurposing stuff around the house (baskets, containers, jars), giving it a little facelift (covering shoe boxes, adding neat labels) and using it for storage. It’s all about being organized.