It's that time of year again...school is in session and after school the kids will be looking for something quick, and easy to eat. As concerned moms, we don't want our kids running to the vending machine to get chips and soda. If you're a homeschool mom, hearing your kid say one more time, "There's nothing to eat!" it's going to drive you mad. No worries, I have some creative--and easy ideas for you! Fun After School Snack Ideas your Kids Will Love: 1. Smoothies Sometimes it's hard to get your kids to eat enough fruits and veggies so parents tend to try and "hide" these in other foods to get their kids to eat them. Fruit smoothies are delicious and naturally sweet. Garnish them with a fresh strawberry or orange slice; top it with fresh whipped cream and add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or chocolate shavings or blueberries. You can also experiment with vegetables mixed with fruit. At first, you may want to add carrots, then kale. It'll probably take a while to find the right … [Read more...]

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