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Back to School:  Healthy Snacks & Fun Tips

9/1/2013

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It's that time of year!  Kids are back in school and that means everyone in the household could use a little more energy to keep up with hectic, dynamic schedules.  Enjoy these ideas and tips for starting the school year right.
  
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Protein packed energy nuggets give kids and grown ups real fuel with brain boosting nutrients.  Click here for the quick, no bake recipe.

 
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Try a berry treat with a chocolate chip surprise inside.  How fun is that?! 
(photo & idea by
saucysprinkles.com)
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Create a butterfly with a ziploc bag and clothespin, providing two healthy snacks in one container.
(photo & idea from why not do it yourself on tumblr.)
 
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Place a rubber band around an apple after you slice it to prevent the individual slices from turning brown. 

20 Quick & Healthy Snacks

I love the selection on the right from the website keepyourdietreal.com for its heavy emphasis on plant based foods. 

Since the average child in the U.S. does not get enough fruits and vegetables into their daily diet, these suggestions can help when you are racking your brain for new ideas.  (Click on image for list).

Additionally, check out the list of

The 50 Best Snacks for Your Child's Backpack

from nursingschools.net.
 
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Finally, I couldn't resist including this neat idea (left) for using chalkboard paint to create a message board on the inside of your child's lunchbox.
 

Write a love note, or include a positive quote to let kids know you are thinking of them in the middle of the day. 

Sometimes, a little encouragement goes a long way!

Get the tutorial by clicking HERE.



Photo & idea from the blog Scissors & Spatulas.


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A Better Birthday Cake

9/1/2013

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Playful arrangements using natural items such as edible flowers, mint leaves, and berries take plain old cake from ordinary to extra-ordinary!
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Above: Echinacea flowers and mint leaves are added as decorative elements for a Tinkerbell party cake.

Right:  A plethora of berries and edible flowers have been added to this fairy themed cake.

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photo & idea by: home is where the boat is
Would you consider adding natural elements to a cake like the ones pictured above?
OR ...
Would you go completely "au natural" with cake-like creations using only fruit as seen in the photos below?
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Melon "Cakes"! 

I love these eye-catching, super healthy stand-ins for cake.  We could all use healthier ideas for our celebrations, don't you think?
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photo & idea by: every last detail blog
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Cupcake replacement?  Hollowed out halves of citrus are filled with a variety of colored melon balls topped with a sprig of mint.
We all do our best to eat healthier, but celebrations can prove challenging.  Would you ever consider trying any of these ideas?  Let us know in the comments below!
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