
Incorporating seafood into your weekly menu is important for your health! Studies show that a diet containing omega-3 fatty acids may: Promote heart health Decrease blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels Improve arthritis and joint pain Lessen symptoms of depression and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Support eye health Enhance brain growth and development Aid brain growth in unborn babies, infants and kids Decrease …
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Here’s our fun kid crafts from Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun for this week! I’m excited about these two crafts because Bug is a BIG pirate fan! Talk Like A Pirate Day is September 19th – so it would be a great day to try these two things out! Edible Pirate Ship Materials: Ice cream bowls Ice cream or sherbert 2 Toothpicks …
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If you have picky eaters in the family who snarl at the site of a vegetable you need to pick up a copy of Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food. Bug, my sweet little boy who as a toddler ate everything – cole slaw, baked beans, peas, carrots, broccoli, salad, …
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If you have picky eaters in the family who snarl at the site of a vegetable you need to pick up a copy of Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food. Bug, my sweet little boy who as a toddler ate everything – cole slaw, baked beans, peas, carrots, broccoli, salad, …
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Here’s a fun, new frozen treat from my friend Brett at This Mama Loves Her Bargains! Peanut Butter and Jelly Popsicles ½ cup peanut butter 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup milk 4 tbsp honey, divided 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1½ cups raspberries 2 cups raspberry juice Combine the peanut butter, yogurt, milk, 2 tablespoons of the honey, and the vanilla extract …
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Like the Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crackers, this is another childhood favorite. I loved cinnamon toast for breakfast AND I loved even more when I was deemed old enough to MAKE MY OWN. Which was a big deal, it requiring the oven and all. :) But even for little ones, they can be involved in the …
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These were so simply to make and SO yummy! I love when an idea comes together. :) God bless Hubs too for always trying my “creations”, fortunately this one got the seal of approval! Pizza Pita Pockets Ingredients: Pitas Jar Pizza Sauce Sliced Pepperoni Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Cut pitas in half. Spread pizza sauce inside pitas. Sprinkle a little cheese down into …
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Here’s a great idea to do with the kids to help them understand the reason for Easter. I do this with my preschoolers every year and Bug and I did this this week too. Resurrection Rolls or “Empty Tombs” Canned biscuits Large Marshmallows Spray margarine (or just melt some margarine and brush it on with a pastry brush) Cinnamon Sugar Flatten each …
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Each week Momondealz brings us a craft that is fun, educational, and frugal! And this week’s just happens to be edible too! January 19th is National Popcorn Day and with Valentines less than a month away, this craft is a delicious and fun way to celebrate both! Materials/Ingredients: 2 Bags of Microwave Popcorn 3.5 Tablespoons Butter 1 Bag of Mini …
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When I was a kid I thought this was the BEST SNACK EVER. And even as an adult, I still think it’s pretty darn good. As a kid, I loved it because even at 4 years old, I got to help make it. It was such a treat that I loved every time we did …
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This week’s recipe is for yummy Homemade Applesauce using Brianne’s recipe from Just Trying To Save Money! This recipe is perfect for when you notice a sale on apples. You only need a few ingredients to make a great tasting homemade applesauce. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Water 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 tsp. Vanilla 8 – 10 Apples peeled, cored and …
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My friend at Just Trying to Save Money has three girls in school right now. She is packing their lunches every day to save money. Here is one of the recipes she uses to keep their lunches exciting! (Because no matter how much you like a PB&J, it just gets old after a while!) MAC & …
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Are your kids always starving when they get home from school? Are the whining about the same old snacks? Sign up for the Recipe Lion newsletter and you can download 27 Terriffic Snack Recipes. Perfect for feeding hungry kids after a long day at school!
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Are your kids always starving when they get home from school? Are the whining about the same old snacks? Sign up for the Recipe Lion newsletter and you can download 27 Terriffic Snack Recipes. Perfect for feeding hungry kids after a long day at school!
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Are your kids always starving when they get home from school? Are the whining about the same old snacks? Sign up for the Recipe Lion newsletter and you can download 27 Terriffic Snack Recipes. Perfect for feeding hungry kids after a long day at school!
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Are your kids always starving when they get home from school? Are the whining about the same old snacks? Sign up for Recipe Lion’s FREE newsletter and you can download 27 Terriffic Snack Recipes. Perfect for feeding hungry kids after a long day at school!
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