February 2013
Breakfast-On-the-Go Ideas.
Families live fast paced lives these days. It seems there aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything and so you may find yourself skipping breakfast more often than you’d prefer. The following are some breakfast-on-the-go ideas you may want to use to encourage your family to eat breakfast each day. * Mix up […]
Lunch Storage and Cooling Ideas.
You know it is important to keep your children’s food safe if you send lunches with them to school. Sometimes accomplishing that safety isn’t easy to do. And depending upon the foods they have in their lunches, it may seem almost impossible. These lunch storage and cooling ideas will help you maintain the safety of […]
Peach and Almond O J Smoothie.
What You Need: 1 C orange juice 1 C frozen peaches 1 frozen banana, cut into small chunks 2 TBSP toasted slivered almonds How to Make It: Pour the juice into the blender. Carefully add the peaches and banana. Add the almonds. Blend until smooth. Pecans also work well in this […]
Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam.
What You Need: 1 pt boxes of fresh strawberries, washed, drained and hulls removed 2 1/2 C of fresh pineapple, peeled and finely chopped 7 C sugar 2 pkgs (1 3/4 oz) powdered pectin 1 C cold water 4 pt freezer containers with lids How to Make It: Place strawberries in a large […]
How to Get Children Involved With Meal Planning.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get children involved with meal planning, chances are you have either a fussy eater or A Kid Who Loves “Junk Food” Too Much. And, then again, there are always the parents who will do anything to keep their high-octane balls of energy entertained. One other reason to get kids […]