Time magazine recently posted these amazing slide shows of photos by Peter Menzel from the book “Hungry Planet” about the foods different families put on their dinner tables each night throughout the planet. From Mexico to Mongolia, China to Chad, this collection presents a fascinating display of what the world eats and how Americans compare.

Part I and Part II show different families displaying the food they eat in one week. Each slide also includes the cost of a week’s worth of food ($1.62 in Chad!), and a few of the family’s favorite meals (sheep soup in Guatemala).

Part III has a collection of images of how families shop for and prepare their meals. There’s even a snapshot of McDonald’s!

This captivating collection of photos has me wondering—do your kids ever eat foods from different cultures? Are you at all concerned about how your family eats? What steps have you taken to ensure that they eat healthy meals? What do you think we can learn from other cultures’ eating habits?

When I was growing up, my parents made sure to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my sister and me before heading out for their own couple’s celebration. As a result, I’ve always associated the holiday with love for all of the people in my life—including my family, friends and significant other.

I think it’s a great idea to teach your kids that Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be dull or depressing if you don’t have one special somebody to spend it with. Share the love this year by using some of these ideas to include your children in at least a part of your celebration and create lasting memories of love, happiness and harmony for Valentine’s Day!

• Create a family Valentine’s Day card to share with friends and relatives:

Envelope Love Valentine’s Day Photo Card

Precious Postage Valentine’s Day Card

• Give sweet Valentine’s Day gifts (like these charming love birds and animal suitcases from Gifts Define) to your little ones:

• Whip up some tasty treats using this delicious Berry Sweet Bouquet, Gum Guy Cupids and Sweet Cupid Cupcakes from Family Fun:

I had one of my dreams come true the other day. I had the fortune of seeing Oprah in person at her annual O You! magazine seminar in San Francisco. The day turned out to be one of the best days of my life, surrounded by 4,000 people including 14 men, 1 of which was my husband and the rest women. Ms. Winfrey herself surprised the crowd by showing up at the end of the day. Besides being graced with her presence and her friends including Gayle King, Suze Orman, Martha Beck and Nate Berkus to name a few, the whole day taught me a lot, one thing of which I would like to share with you.

Speaking to the majority of women out there, she expressed our need to give to others relentlessly and not put ourselves as a priority. I wanted to relay the message for all of you mothers out there working hard to take care of your children, your husband and everyone else. Remember to be kind to yourself. Take some time to relax, spend time with friends and just be. Take it from me and Oprah!