I’m pretty excited! When was the last time the First Lady and President of the United States actually acted on something you were totally and completely passionate about? I mean, an issue you’ve read about, petitioned for, fervently supported, and written about? Yeah, it feels pretty darn good!Oh, and the icing on the already sweetRead More
If You Build It…
January 12, 2009 • 1 Comment
If the youth vote for President-elect Obama, and the enthusiasm his powerful election generated among young people, is any indication of how kids will be motivated and influenced by the 44th president, I feel good about the future. If President-elect Obama accepts the call to lead by example (see video below), plants the nation’s mostRead More
Petite Criticism is No Small Thing for Kid Food Critic
November 19, 2008 • Leave a Comment
Kids are known for their honesty, especially about food. “Gross…”; “{gasp} it had peas in it”; “OMG the best ever!!!”; “too hot/spicy/salty/green/peppery/insert any other adjective that could possibly ever be used to describe food”. So it’s no surprise a 12-year old food critic has jump-started his professional calling, dishing out praise and neighs on NewRead More
White House Hosts Kids Kitchen for Easter
At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Easter was all about… get ready… kids in the kitchen. Okay, there may have been an egg roll and some food dye. But with the theme “Let’s Go Play!” that emphasized physical activity and healthy eating habits, the Kids Kitchen activity station really took the cake. White House executive chef CrisRead More