Tips For Tuesday
By Shelley Cassar, Patriot Mom When the kids are at home doing their school work, the refrigerator and pantry prove to be a huge distraction for them!
I am not always able to do this, but I have found that it helps us if we have some healthy snacks made ahead of time. I usually like to have 2 to 4 of the following items put together on a tray that I leave in their work area. That keeps them reaching for healthy snacks and not so distracted by taking a break to go searching out food.
Mini fruit kabobs - on a toothpick put one grape, slice of banana and a slice of strawberry. You can also do a toothpick with pineapple, chocolate covered raisin and strawberry. Mix it up! This is also a good one to get the kids involved making the night before.
Celery with peanut butter spread in the middle and sprinkled with raisins.
Carrots drizzled with ranch. This cuts down on them using the carrot as a spoon to eat the dressing.
Pear halves filled with a little soy yogurt.
Pretzels
Crackers with peanut butter spread on top.
What are some quick easy snacks your kids enjoy?
I am not always able to do this, but I have found that it helps us if we have some healthy snacks made ahead of time. I usually like to have 2 to 4 of the following items put together on a tray that I leave in their work area. That keeps them reaching for healthy snacks and not so distracted by taking a break to go searching out food.
Mini fruit kabobs - on a toothpick put one grape, slice of banana and a slice of strawberry. You can also do a toothpick with pineapple, chocolate covered raisin and strawberry. Mix it up! This is also a good one to get the kids involved making the night before.
Celery with peanut butter spread in the middle and sprinkled with raisins.
Carrots drizzled with ranch. This cuts down on them using the carrot as a spoon to eat the dressing.
Pear halves filled with a little soy yogurt.
Pretzels
Crackers with peanut butter spread on top.
What are some quick easy snacks your kids enjoy?
