One of the most challenging things for Moms is getting our kids to eat healthy. Snacks can be very tricky since so many of them that are advertised are UNhealthy! Because of this, I have complied a list of 40 ideas that are sure to give any Mom a healthy lifeline to creative options! 40 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids 1. Cheese. Wedges, strips, chunks and blocks. Cheese is a fun snack that is healthy and tasty.2. Fresh Fruit. Fresh fruit should be far more prevalent in a person's diet than sugar. Teaching our children to love fresh fruit will benefit them throughout life.3. Raw Veggies with Dips. Raw veggies are very high in nutrition. One way to get kids to actually consume raw vegetables is to offer a dip with them. A few ideas; yogurt, spinach dip, cream cheese, salad dressing, and even peanut butter for carrots and celery will work!4. Peanut Butter. Any nut butter really. They are all nutritious. I would recommend ones with no sugar or at least a limited amount. You can … [Read more...]
TweetMom Alert: Are you too Busy??
It amazes me how fast a day goes by. Sometimes I find myself wanting to curl up in the fetal position and cry my eyes out because of all the things I didn't get done. It is a delicate balance being a Mom and wife. There are so many things to do and not enough time to do it all...I feel like God has been gently nudging me to slow down and forget some of my "to do" list. You see, in the end our children will not care about how clean the house was, how successful we were at work, or how great we were at tackling a "to do" list. The only things they will remember is the time we spent or did not spend with them...Ouch!I makes me sad to think of all the moments I sometimes miss because I have too many things to do!I am so thankful that the Lord does not allow me to walk in my ignorance long enough to cause any real damage! Time is a gift from the Lord and it is the best thing we can offer to the little blessings He gave us! How do you know if you are too busy? Warning Signs … [Read more...]
TweetLoving Parenting For The Greater Good
Do you remember something your parents wouldn't let you do when you were a young child? Wow, I have several! I sure thought my parents were the meanest pair of people that walked the earth. It was a time when everyone (but me of course), was allowed to stay out past dark. When the street lights came on, was my cue to come in and stay in. I remember that just like it was yesterday, when in reality, it was a very long time ago. I sure couldn't understand why they wouldn't let me do it too??Not until after I had a child of my own did I understand their point of view. They were not being mean, they simply didn't want anything to happen to me, they cared about me. And they were looking out for my own good.I thank God for their love each and every day. Even though my mother has passed, there's not a day that goes by when she doesn't cross my mind. And to think there are so many kids that don't have a mom and dad and are handed from one foster family to another. You are truly … [Read more...]
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