Five Ways to Sneak Veggies into Children’s Food

Most kids won't touch their vegetables. However, there are ways to get even the most stubborn child to eat their vegetables without dinner ending in a meltdown. Veggie Mac n Cheese-  Adding small bits of broccoli to macaroni and cheese isn't the most subtle method, but kids barely notice thanks to the cheesy goodness they're eating. Sweet Potato Fries- Instead of regular potato fries, cut up some sweet potatoes, cook them in olive oil, salt, and pepper just like you would normal fries, and serve them to your kids with ketchup. They'll love the sweetness of the fries, and you'll…
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Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids | #snacks #healthy

With summer comes the longer days and the endless struggle of trying to feed hungry little munchkins. This is especially a challenge if you don't have the budge for prepared items, or have picky eaters. Here are a few tried and true snack ideas that kids are sure to love.   Frozen grapes- Wash and remove the stems from a bag of grapes, line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and place the grapes on it. Place in the freezer over night. The next morning you'll have an easy and healthy snack for the kids! Fresh fruit cones- Fill ice cream…
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Schwan’s Home Delivery Holiday Meal Review | #Giveaway (12/3)

Meal planning and preparation can be the most stressful part of the holiday season for people like me!  I have a small kitchen, a large family, and picky eaters! I was so excited when Schwan's Home Service took the guess work out of planning and preparation for us.  We did a trial run for our big meal, this year, so that I could bring you an honest review of the service and food from Schwan's Home Service, and let me tell I have no idea why we haven't done this before. We have a family of six, and we were…
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Healthy Eating Habits for Teenage Boys | #teens #health #food

The “awkward” teenage years are fraught with many challenges, especially for growing boys. For some, growth spurts and hormonal changes can make it almost impossible to maintain a healthy weight. For others, the struggles of adolescence contribute to sluggishness and obesity. Whatever the case, chances are your teenage boy is more interested in video games and girls than maintaining a healthy weight or getting enough exercise. If you’re concerned about your teenager’s eating habits, there are several subtle ways to influence his diet. A Teen’s Unique Nutritional Needs Much like an infant, toddler or adolescent, teenagers have unique nutritional needs.…
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Braided Spaghetti Bread Recipe | #food #recipes #recipe

A while back, I ran across a great Braided Spaghetti Bread Recipe pin on Pinterest.  I love to make bread, from scratch, and my family loves spaghetti.  There was no way this could tank!  I decided to make it, and it turned out so good, I made it again.  It's definitely one of the prettiest meals I've made - and a definite hit!   Braided Spaghetti Bread Recipe I'm not going to tell you how to make spaghetti, because frankly, you probably already have a spaghetti recipe that you love.  So here's what you'll need to do. Spaghetti Cook your…
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