family movement and recipe

We started planting our garden yesterday. It is quite the project and we call in all hands on deck! The garden becomes a 6 month project that needs attention on a daily basis. Gardening involves so much physical activity and is an activity that people of all ages can participate in and get a workout from! Yesterday involved weeding, digging, planting, watering, and chasing the chicken and ducks away before they ate the newly planted seeds.
This is a great after dinner activity.
While doing these activities in the garden, we are able to workout arms, legs, back, and do some cardio. The digging works the arms and back. The watering works the arms, and the squatting to plant the seeds works the legs. The majority of our cardio was gained by chasing chicks and ducks. We also had to fetch the water to carry back and forth. The biggest reward gained by this activity is the fresh air and the contribution to a healthy life style. Last year the kids enjoyed their veggies so much more because they were involved in this process. I also find that they try more things when involved in the planting and harvesting of their foods.
Early planting- spinach, lettuce, peas, onions, potatoes, carrots, beets, radishes

Rewarding Snack
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup coconut oil, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs or 1 duck egg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups blanched almond flour
• 1¼ cups chocolate chips 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line cookie sheet
2. In the bowl  mix  together the butter, coconut oil, and brown sugar. Add the vanilla and eggs, mixing until incorporated.
3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Add the almond flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts with a wooden spoon.
4. Form the dough into tablespoon rounds and place on the lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown around edges. Cool and enjoy! These cookies are best enjoyed the day they are baked.