'A Cool Drink of Water' - Read and Rise March 2021

This week we're focusing on hydration! It seems so simple but it's so easy to forget to drink as you run around doing a million things during the day! Let's start off with a story of drinking water around the world.

Featured story: "A Cool Drink of Water" by Barbara Kerley

Activity: This week I'm challenging all of you to track your water to make sure you're hydrating properly! It's recommended that children drink the number of 8oz cups equal to their age until age 8, after which everyone should drink 8 cups a day (Source: CHOC). Simply Being Mommy has a simple water tracker everyone can use this week.

To make hydrating a little more interesting, you can experiment with infused waters. I came across this Food Hero Monthly from last March that is all about water and gives you several recipes for infused waters. We tried the strawberry kiwi the other day and it was delicious! The bonus? Lil C got to practice her cutting skills as she sliced the strawberries and kiwis and added them to our pitcher. I have a couple oranges hanging out in the fridge so I think I'll make some orange water for tomorrow...happy hydrating!