Most of us know the struggle of getting the little ones in our lives to eat their veggies... They always seem to be able to pick them out and push them around their plates. However, with these five tricks, we can try getting those nutrients into them without them even knowing! 5 Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies 1 - Magic Morning Mug Smoothies Find an opaque mug with a lid and a straw that you can fill up in the mornings for your littles... You can put any veggies you’d like into the smoothies with enough fruit to mask the flavor, while the mug hides the color! Just tell them it’s a magical drink that will keep pirates (or any other quirky childhood fear) away. 2 - Sharpen those knife skills Making a stir fry? Dice those veggies up teeny tiny and mix them into some rice for “confetti rice”! You can also use your blender to make them easy to mix into gravy or make into a sauce or soup! 3 - Make it a game Make a daily chart with rainbow colors for each day and give … [Read more...]
4 Back-To-School Prayers for Moms
The last evening of summer, I took my children out for ice-cream to celebrate. I had intended to say fare-well to summer with a bang, but my week got away from me, so we settled for a quick trip to Cold Stone just down the road. All week little regrets had slithered through my mind, all those things I had wanted to do with the kids that we never got around to doing. And then I decided that instead of looking back at what I missed, I could look forward to what was ahead. I sent one child up to prep for bed, and grabbed the other one to my side. After a kiss to the temple, I tipped our heads together and began to pray for the first day of school, and all the days after. Then I did the same with my other child. We all went to bed happy, and excited for another year of classes. So when children start another year of school, how can moms pray over them? 1) Blessing and favor on her children: Pray that they would have have positive, healthy relationships with teachers and … [Read more...]
25 Frugal Activities to do With Your Kids During Winter Break
Whether it's spring break, summer break or winter break; kids need something to do during this down time--without driving their parents, and especially their mom batty. Going out and spending money will get expensive so be sure to look for coupons, special day events and freebies. 25 Free or Budget Friendly Activities to do With Your Kids During Winter Break 1. Is it time to upgrade your child's bedroom? How about a room makeover? A new coat of paint will automatically make a bedroom look different. Your kid can help paint and decorate the room. Sometimes just rearranging the furniture in the room makes the room look fresh. This can be a little project for your child to work on during the winter break. Don't forget to take before and after pictures. 2. Spend quality family time together. Bring out the games, play some festive music and don't forget snacks. Having this time together, you may end up with a new family tradition. 3. If your kids are looking for adventure, try … [Read more...]
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