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...]
Easy Oreo Waffles Recipe
I have a longstanding love affair with Oreos. I believe they will be in my mansion in Heaven! Yes, you can come over and have some whenever you want. LOL! Seriously though, what is yummier than an Oreo cookie and milk? Well, the answer is quite possibly these very easy to make Oreo waffles! This simple recipe requires very few ingredients and will have your family singing your praises! Easy Oreo Waffles Recipe Ingredients Any pancake/waffle mix (Note: They usually calls for eggs, oil, water. Check package.) About a cup of Oreo mini cookies A few additional Oreo minis for garnish Whipped cream for topping Directions These delicious Oreo waffles are made in 8 easy steps. 1. Place Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush using hands, rolling pin, or bottom of a small pot. 2. Follow the recipe for waffles on your pancake/waffle mix 3. Add the crushed Oreos to your pancake/waffle mix and mix well 4. Pour the batter in your waffle maker, cover well, but not too full, it will … [Read more...]
Butterball Turkey Giveaway {2 Winners!)
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and Butterball was generous to offer 2 fabulous readers the chance to win a Butterball Turkey to feed their families this Thanksgiving. Butterball turkeys are of the highest quality product and come with an easy to read instructional insert with step-by-step cooking instructions – from thawing to cooking times and temperatures they help guide you through the whole process, but don't fret. If you need some help cookin' up that turkey, Butterball is available by phone to answer all of your turkey questions. Butterball also has an easy to navigate website full of delicious recipes for all of your Holiday cooking needs! Butterball Turkey Giveaway The Denver Housewife has teamed up with Butterball and a few other bloggers to giveaway 2 $20 Butterball vouchers to use towards the purchase of your turkey! Giveaway will run from 11/5 - 11/18/14 11:59 est. Good luck and gobble gobble! … [Read more...]
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