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 healthy snack ideas to get your creative juices going, and get your kids eating healthier! Before we get started, keep in mind that kids are just like us! They eat with their eyes first. So, always make sure that when you are presenting healthy alternatives that you are making them visually appealing! 40 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids 1. Cheese. Wedges, strips, chunks and blocks. Create fun shapes and designs. Cheese is a fun and healthy snack that is packed with many flavor variations. 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. Make it fun. Combine it with cheeses, or other healthy pairings. You can also get creative with presentation and make fun … [Read more...]
Professional Photography Tips to Help You Take better Pictures
One of my first friends here in Indiana, Nate, started his own photography business (Nathaniel Allen Photography) with his wife four years ago, in a stunning move of boldness and decision. He is now one of the most popular and talented photographers in our area, and he is only getting better. I asked him for a few of his professional photography tips, hoping that he'd share some wisdom with me and any other mom out there who wants to take pictures of her kids without having to schedule someone else, order prints from someone else's shoot, and save on some money. I love getting pictures taken, but I can't do it every month like I'd like to in order to capture my kids as they grow. Professional Photography Tips from Nate Me: What's the best time of day to take pictures? Nate: I call it "the golden hour", the hour the sun is rising and the hour the sun is setting are both amazing times to shoot! The worst time of day to shoot is at noon. Me: Would you suggest indoor or outdoor … [Read more...]
Vinegar is My New Best Friend
I go through major phases in my home, and I tend to obstinately stick to certain household items for their smells, look, taste, and feel. My newest obsession is vinegar. Did you know that this one item can clean your body and your home? Not only that, it dresses salads, works as a skin toner, and can aid in digestion? I feel guilty saying this, but vinegar wasn't on my radar until very recently. But now it is, and I feel compelled to share some of my favorite vinegar tricks with you, in exchange for any of yours. How does that sound? 4 Ways that I Use Vinegar 1. Vinegar as a Toner: I am now in love with Bragg's Organic Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar. One of my nearest and dearest friends told me about how she was getting her skin to clear up by using apple cider vinegar diluted with water as a toner for her skin. It clears up bad bacteria, restores your skin's pH, and I can already tell a difference in the way my skin looks and feels after a few weeks of use. I'm serious. If you … [Read more...]
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