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Guest Post: Hat-Tember 2012!

I am so excited to let you know what our awesome Robyn has been doing.  If you don’t know Robyn, she is the one who does a lot of administrative type work here at New Nostalgia, especially with ad accounts.  She is also author of She Makes Hats and is doing an AWESOME thing for the month of September.  She is KNITTING A HAT A DAY for charity!  Can you believe that commitment?  AND she even has a little one who just learned to walk   She is well on her way and doing it. Scroll down to read more and see the hats she has made so far.  She is so cute in them, isn’t she??

I would love to know that New Nostalgia was able to help our Robyn in a big way.  Make sure you let us know if you end up contributing because of this post, and thank you so much for reading!

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Hey there lovely New Nostalgia readers! Robyn here, of She Makes Hats! I’m so excited to share a huge project I’ve taken on during September … I’m crocheting hats while raising money through Pencils Of Promise to help send 2,500 kids to school for a year!

Back towards the beginning of August my friend Joel over at The Blog Of Impossible Things introduced a crazy new project he’s undertaking – he’s challenged his vast community of readers to help him raise $25k for Pencils Of Promise by the end of 2012!

Reading through his post regarding the impossible challenge, I began to get excited. Not only is Joel raising a world-changing amount of money ($25k will build a school in Guatemala AND proved quality education for 1,000 kids!) he’s challenging readers to undertake impossible goals.

I immediately knew two things – first that I was going to help out, and second what my impossible project would be.

(Hat-Tember day 2)

For the last few months, I’ve been knitting faster and faster, producing quite a large number of hats for charity. It’s been so amazing to see just how many hats I can actually get off the needles, but I’ve missed the challenge aspect I had with the One Hundred Hats project I finished two years ago.

Quietly I’ve wondered if I could complete a “hat a day” project – knit or crochet one hat every single day for one full month. I’ve been excited about the idea, but quite scared at the amount of time and dedication something like this would mean.

And then Joel challenged his readers to do impossible things for the sake of getting some kids a decent education.

Sold.

During the month of September, I am crocheting a hat a day and documenting it on my blog She Makes Hats! I’ll be donating the hats to the Chicago Food Pantry, and will be asking folks to sponsor the hats as a way to raise money for Pencils Of Promise. Hat-tember 2012 will be epic to be sure!

(Hat-tember day 4)

The basics of this challenge are simple enough – using one crochet pattern, my stash yarn, and a lot of determination, I’m crocheting up and sharing on the blog one hat each day in September.

Each hat is sized to fit a teenager through adult so I can wear it for photos, and I’ve enlisted Zach (my amazing husband) to help me take photos as much as possible.

(Hat-Tember day 5)

On top of sharing each hat that I make, each day’s hat will be available for sponsorship – this is my way of raising money for Pencils Of Promise. As I share each hat on my blog She Makes Hats, there is also the option to sponsor the hat for just $25 – the cost of a year of education for a child!

I’m just about a week into my project, and I couldn’t be more pumped … I’m on track with my hats and folks have already donated over $200! There is still a lot of crocheting to be done in September, but I’m confident that if I continue on with the pace I’ve currently set for myself, I’ll sail into the 30th with 30 hats crocheted and $750 raised to help send kids to school for a year!

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Click through to She Makes Hats and look for the ‘Donate Now’ button to sponsor a hat!

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Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels & Pretzel Bites

I’ve posted this recipe before a couple years ago here at New Nostalgia.  I remember loving the recipe but also remembered how time consuming it was to make all those long ropes of dough into pretzels.  I had a craving for soft pretzels and decided that I could cut the time down a bit by making pretzel bites.

{Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites}

I also realized this recipe makes a TON of dough, and that I didn’t have to make them all at once.  In fact, it is ideal to only make what you will eat because fresh out of the oven is by far the best way to eat these soft pretzels. I love making them so that they finish baking right as my girls walk in from their school day.  Their faces say it all when they come home to the smell of freshly baked pretzel bites. I made half the recipe and put the other half into the freezer.

I stuck with this recipe because it uses whole wheat flour and honey instead of sugar.  I substituted almond milk for dairy milk– you can use whatever you desire.  We slathered them with vegan butter while they were just out of the oven, and sprinkled some with salt and some with a cinnamon/sugar mixture.

{Pretzel Bites with Salt–Awesome with Trader Joes Bruschetta Dip}

It has been a few days and we have a friend coming over after school today, so this morning I took the leftover dough out of the freezer and it is now room temperature and starting to rise.  It will be perfectly ready by the time school is out.

Now, these pretzels are certainly on the healthy side, and super good.  BUT.  If you are wanting the type of pretzel you find in the airport or mall, these are not it.  These are more of a super yummy & soft bread stick.  They are perfect with soup or chili.

I did just have a close friend (Hey ya Tom!) post a pic of some awesome looking pretzels he made on Facebook today.  They are the real deal, dipped in a soda wash to get that awesome brown color & texture on the outside that you see on mall pretzels. The recipe looks pretty simple to make, so I will be trying that one soon.  You can find that ‘real deal’ recipe here.

On to the pretzels I made:

Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:
1 c. very warm water
2 Tbls yeast
2 tsp honey
2 1/2 cups milk (I used Almond Milk)
1/2 cup butter (I used Earth Balance)
1/2 cup honey
4 tsp salt
8 cups whole wheat flour (more if necessary)

Butter
Coarse Salt
Cinnamon/Sugar Mixture

~In a large bowl, mix 1 cup very warm water, 2 Tbsp yeast and 2 tsp honey.  Stir.
~Let sit a few minutes.
~Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan.
~Add 1/2 cup honey, 4 tsp salt and 2 1/2 cups milk.
~Heat this to 120 degrees.
~Pour milk mixture into yeast mixture and stir.

~Stir in 8 cups flour, 2 cups at a time. Add more flour if needed.
~Knead dough for 5-10 minutes.
~Put into a bowl, cover and let rise for 1-1 1/2 hours.
~Pull out of bowl and knead it a few times to get the air out.

To make pretzel shape, pull a fist size piece of dough out of bowl, roll into a snake, then twist into a pretzel shape. (for how to, click on over to Heavenly Homemakers,) This is where I found the original recipe.

To keep it simple, make pretzel bites. Make a snake with the dough then cut into bite sized pieces.

Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

When just out of the oven, brush with melted butter & sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture OR coarse salt.

Enjoy and let me know if you try the recipe!

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Guest Post: Toby And Max Jewelry

I’m really excited to share this post with you.  It is from one of our most faithful Sponsors,  – Sandy of Toby and Max jewelry.  She shares a bit about her heart, her business, and a fun new “Pin It to Win It!” giveaway! I loved hearing about the history of her jewelry making, and her heart behind the jewelry really touches mine.  How awesome is that Bumpy Road bracelet? –AMY

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Wow – this is the first time I’ve ever gotten to blog on someone else’s blog! (Unless, of course, you count the blog I “co-author” with my beautiful and beloved poodle, Oscar.) I’m delighted to step in for Amy and tell you just a little about me and the beautiful jewelry I’ve been creating for the last 30 years.

My name is Sandy Comstock, and I’m the designer and artist-in-residence for Toby and Max Jewelry. I named my company after my two rescue dogs, Toby and Max, and launched my career as a sterling designer in the early ’80s with Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Shortly thereafter, I became a signature artist for Robert Redford’s Sundance Catalogue. Over the years, my designs have been featured in Coldwater Creek, People Magazine, FeMail Creations, Niche Magazine, and even included in the coveted Emmy Awards gift bags!

But what I love MOST of all is creating beautiful jewelry that speaks straight to your heart, jewelry that nourishes your soul and encourages your spirit. Each of my designs are hand-stamped with inspiring messages and positive reminders of the very things that you and I all hold near and dear to our hearts – love, health and healing, friendship, family, hope and happiness, encouragement …. each one a talisman that can be worn daily and cherished.

And oh how I LOVE hearing that a piece of jewelry that came directly from my own heart has spoken to yours! It means SO much to me to know that my jewelry has inspired and strengthened others. One of my most personal designs, a sterling cuff I call “Bumpy Road”, is hand-stamped inside with the words “It Will be Alright.” I created this bracelet at a time in my life when I really needed some encouragement, someone to tell me that I was going to make it through the challenge I was facing, that everything was going to be alright. This bracelet gave me the strength to press on, and many of my customers tell me it has done the same for them. Fifteen years later, I still wear it everyday.

Another best seller and a BIG HIT with my “mommy friends” is a darling little pendant I designed that I call “To the Moon and Back”. I can’t begin to count how many moms and grandmas I’ve heard from who tell me that this is exactly what they tell their little ones every night before they tuck them into bed … “I Love you to the Moon and Back”!

It’s no secret that I’m a BIG dog lover! My poodle Oscar is the Number One man in my life! And many of my designs convey my love of all animals – “Be Good to Yourself, Get a Dog”, “Protect My Dog”, “Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are”, and “Rescued & Loved” are just a few of the designs in my Dog Lover line.

Because I’m passionate about inspiring others, each of my bracelets and pendants contain a special message of affirmation and encouragement … “I am A Survivor”, “One Day at Time”, “Live Your Best Life”, “Breathe”, “Miracles are Real”, “I Will Travel Down the Path of My Dreams”, and my personal favorite “Bless This Woman”. I’ve given this one often as a gift because I believe every woman needs to know that she is loved, that she is special, and that she is blessed.

So that’s just a little bit about me, what I do, and why I do it! I feel so blessed to be able to create meaningful symbols of love and hope and to share them with so many others. And I’d love to offer a special treat just for all you New Nostalgia followers as my way of saying “thanks” to Amy for letting me take over her blog for the day! Visit my website at www.tobyandmax.com and use the coupon code “nostalgia” when you check-out, and you’ll receive 20% off your entire order. While you’re there, you can sign up for my newsletter and get advance notice of my newest designs and special offers.

And for all you Pinterest pinners out there, here’s a fun “Pin It to Win It” for you! Just “pin” your favorite Toby and Max design on Pinterest, then email me at sandy@tobyandmax.com with the URL of the board where you pinned it, and I’ll enter your name in a special drawing to win a “Bless This Woman” pendant! The more times you pin, the more entries you get!

Thanks again for allowing me to share Toby and Max Jewelry with you. And remember, “Life Is a Journey ~ Enjoy The Moments”!!

xxoo

Sandy Comstock

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

I needed some chocolate asap, and I also knew I needed to figure out how to get a bit of protein, iron and fiber into my body. I had skipped my daily green smoothie so I knew I was missing some of these key nutrients.  Enter, the chia seed, and hello Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding!

I got this craving at 7:30 in the evening just as the sun was going down. I hurried to gather my ingredients to take advantage of the fading natural light for photos. I’m not kidding when I say this takes just a minute to make. It was so easy! Milk of your choice, cocoa powder, chia seeds, peanut butter & maple syrup. Throw it all into a cup measure and stir!

 

The hardest part of this recipe is having the patience for the chia seed to do its thing. It takes a few minutes for the chia to swell and absorb the liquid to turn it into a pudding consistency. The top photo was take after 5 minutes of refrigeration. It still was on the runny side, but I was impatient and my light was fading. It thickened up enough to use as a dip for apples in just about 10 more minutes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
{makes 1 serving}
1/2 cup milk ( I used almond.  Can use dairy or coconut or whatever you desire)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
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Frozen berries (optional)
Throw all into a cup and stir. Refrigerate, stirring every few minutes, until desired consistency…up to 20 minutes. (I ate mine after 10 minutes)
I’ve talked about chia before.  It is a superstar superfood and I love it.  I bought the above book and devoured it in 2 days. My family had fun teasing me, as I sat and read my book while drinking a bottle of chia kombucha.
                More about chia from The Wellness Warrior:
1. Chia is gluten free
2. It is super high in dietary fibre, making it great for digestion and healing digestion issues.
3. It contains 20% Omega 3 ALA, making it a super food for the brain and heart. Chia has eight times more Omega 3 than salmon!
4. It boasts 20% protein
5. The protein is a complete protein with all 8 essential amino acids
6. It is high in antioxidants (It has a four times higher ORAC value than blueberries)
7. Chia contains five times more calcium than milk
8. Chia contains seven times more vitamin C than oranges
9. It contains three times more iron than spinach
10. It contains twice the potassium content of banana
11. It is food for healthy skin, hair and nails
12. It has a positive impact balancing blood glucose levels (making it awesome for diabetics)
13. Chia makes a great egg replacement. Just combine with water to form a gel, and add it to recipes that call for egg.

 

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Need School Lunch Ideas & Inspiration? So Did I. Here Ya Go!

Best School Lunch Inspiration, healthy and eco friendly ideas | New Nostalgia

I am on a mission this year to make our school lunches something my kids look forward to.  I also want to feel good about the food I serve them.  By the end of the school year last year, if I even mentioned peanut butter and jelly all 3 of my girls would moan.

I’ve been scouring the web for inspiration and guess what?  I AM SUPER INSPIRED!

I’ve learned that half the battle is having the right equipment, so today I will be going shopping for thermoses, containers & ice packets.  I am so tired of buying little baggies, not to mention the waste, so small containers it is.  They will eventually pay for themselves with the money I save in not buying those zippy little baggies!

On to my inspiration:

This first pin share is a great way to get started.  I am going to print it off and keep it on my refrigerator for inspiration & a quick reference when I am making my grocery list.  It is a list of lunch box ideas sorted according to each type of food–fruit, vegetable, dessert, fillers, etc.

Source: flickr.com via New on Pinterest

This is an awesome site.  This mom documented every lunch she packed for her child for a year.  She said the square box she uses in each lunch is from Target.  I like how she uses a muffin liner to separate foods.  She also writes that she uses press and seal for any “spillable” foods like yogurt or dips.

Make smoothies, freeze them, then put them in lunch box.  They will freeze just enough by lunch time, and also act as a cold pak.

This is a great post by my blog friend Cassidy at Remodelaholic.   She lists 25 best school lunches, some are quite creative.  I like the simplicity of the lunch pictured above.  A silicone muffin liner is another way to separate food, and is reusable.

This is a super fun idea if your kids are banana lovers. Write on them with toothpicks and as the day goes on, the message appears.

I know I will fall back on the trusty peanut butter and jelly sandwich once in awhile, but I don’t think my girls will mind if I add some interesting & healthy sides to it.  That power bar looks awesome, huh? Click link under the photo for the recipe.

This site is in Spanish, but the picture speaks for itself.  What a simple, cute & healthy way to express love.  Kids love and notice little touches.

Source: family.go.com via New on Pinterest

This photo is from the Disney family site.  They have a TON of great ideas for school lunches, all organized and divided up according to what your child’s tastes are.  I love this one with hummus, flat bread and tabbouleh.  Again, the cupcake liners serve as dividers.

Aren’t these so cute.  Easy and sweet.  I’m gonna have my 9 year old make the clips, but I won’t tell her what I plan on doing with them!

School lunch vanilla parfait.  I plan to put my mason jars to good use with this idea!  Yum.

The rest of my shares will be from this amazing site called Easy Lunch Boxes.  There are so many ideas!  I will share my favs:

Served with a thermos of lentil soup.

Served with a thermos of tomato soup.

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How To Make a Note Into an Envelope-Perfect For A Back To School Surprise!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

How To Make An Envelope Out Of A Note Using One Piece of Paper

When the great people at AstroBrights papers asked me to come up with a back-to-school project using their awesome paper, I was excited for the challenge and wanted to make it a meaningful one.  

I was super excited when I received the paper in the mail.  I now know why they are unique.  Talk about brilliant colors!  Everything about this paper made me happy, from the simple packaging to the texture and feel of the paper, to the amazing colors.  I was instantly motivated to come up with a fun project.

Astro Brights Paper

Astro Brights Paper

I chose a simple but meaningful project, one that I’m going to use with all 3 of my girls as a back-to-school surprise–an envelope note tucked into their lunch boxes.  I’m even going to include a fun fruit leather in the envelope, a simple and healthy treat.

 

Here is What You Will Need To Create Your Own Envelope Note:

~One peice of AstroBrights papers

~Crayon or Marker

~A Sticker or Piece of Tape

~A Treat of Your Choice (optional)

Happy First Day Of School Envelope Note

Steps for Making An Envelope Note

Instructions:

 

1. Take a piece of paper and write your note on the side that will be the inside of the envelope.  Turn the note so the top of the note is on the right.

 

2. Fold the top two corners into the middle, leaving space at the bottom.

 

3. Fold the bottom part up so that the edge meets the bottom of the triangles you just made.

 

4. Fold bottom part up a second time.

Steps To Creating Your Own Envelope Note

 

5. Fold one side into the middle.

 

6. Repeat with the other side.

 

7. Fold the top point down 

 

8. Use a sticker or a piece of tape to secure.

 

That is it!  Feel free to stick a little treat in there, a candy Smarties for your “smarty.”  Or if you want to keep it sugar free, some school themed stickers.  Your kids will feel loved as they open your surprise envelope note!

 

 

AstroBrights papers is giving you the opportunity to support your local elementary school by entering the “Give a Brighter Year” sweepstakes.  You can win a cash prize and school supplies values at $30,000 for the school of your choice.  Check out the AstroBrights papers on Facebook for the official rules.

 

You can also participate in the family-friendly “Make Something Astrobright” design challenge and unleash your creativity for a chance to win AstroBrights Paper and other prizes.  Share your projects with pictures and video!  And if you share anything via Pinterest or Twitter please use the hashtag #astrobrights

 

I’d love to see your creativity, so leave a link in the comments with your ideas for a fun back-to-school paper craft!

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12 Ways To Get Kids To Eat Their Fruits And Vegetables

*a repost from the archives
 I have had much success in getting my kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. 
How?

By appealing to the things they love!

~Kids love COLOR
~Kids love GAMES
~Kids love LEARNING
~Kids love feeling “GROWN UP”

Below are some tips that appeal to these very things:

1. Keep It Fun & Playful, Like A Game
 We try to “eat the rainbow” every day in our home.  We talk often about the importance of getting some of each color, everyday. It is 1:00 p.m. and I just asked my 8 year old a question I ask often, “How many colors have you had today?”  Her answer, “Blue blueberries in my oatmeal for breakfast, orange orange juice, yellow banana with my lunch, green asparagus with lunch, red apple with  lunch, green kale for snack, blended up in my fruit- smoothie popsicle.

2. Take Advantage Of Kids Natural Desire To Learn  
Why do we need to eat our fruits and vegetables?  When kids understand the reason for doing something they are much more likely to cooperate. Learn together what “free radicals” are and why we don’t want them in our bodies. Teach what “antioxidants” are what they do to help our bodies. Learn the different nutrients and vitamins in each fruit and vegetable, and how they benefit the body.  “Nutrition For Dummies” is a great resource for teaching simple nutrition lessons.


3. Shop The Rainbow
This can be fun and easily turned into a game.  In the car on the way to the grocery store, talk about how you are going to “shop the rainbow.” Ask the kids for their help.  Ask them to name as many “red” fruits and vegetables as they can.  When they can’t think of anymore, ask them to name the “yellows.”  You could even have one make a list of all the vegetables you come up with under each color category, then vote in the car what you should buy in each category.  Circle those items, take it into the store with you as your grocery list.

4. Take Advantage Of Color
Comment on the  natural beauty of fruits and vegetables.  Talk about all the different, beautiful hues.  The deep purple of eggplant, the bright red of strawberries the bright green of broccoli. While you are admiring the colors also notice all the beautiful shapes and textures. We use mason jars in our home for food storage.  I have many reasons, but my favorite reason is that you can easily see what is in the jar.  There is nothing better than opening the refrigerator and seeing jars full of shredded orange carrots, bright green peas, yellow pepper strips, or balls of pink watermelon.  My kids know that if they are still hungry after a “salty” or “sweet” snack that they can go to the refrigerator and help themselves to the vegetables in mason jars.  I love seeing them grab a jar, grab the dip, and munch away!


5. Keep Your Power 
It is important to keep healthful eating lighthearted and playful, but there will also be times when it is not, and we will have to be the parent. If your kids need medicine it is your job to make them take it. Good food is just as important.  We look at fruits and vegetables as medicine in our home, “Nature’s Pharmacy.”  My kids know that eating their fruits and vegetables is not an option.  They know it is a necessity and it is expected. 

6. Implement This Simple Rule 
To keep power struggles to a minimum, especially at the dinner table, our rule is “no eating your main dish until your vegetable is gone.”  This is very effective.  They come to the table very hungry, smelling the spaghetti and garlic bread.  They are sitting there face to face with their desires.  They eventually give in and eat their vegetable.  It is a great strategy which takes advantage of the fact that everything tastes better when you are hungry!  This rule was needed when they were younger, but we rarely use it anymore as our expectations are now known.
7. Keep Portions Small
Especially when introducing a new vegetable!  Give them time to acclimate to new textures and tastes.  Broccoli is not my girls favorite vegetable so we started with one small broccoli floret, and worked our way to almost a full serving. Gradually work the serving size up to at least a 1/2 cup.

8. Appeal To Kids Desire To Feel “Grown-Up”
One of the most simple strategies we have used is saying (as they are chewing with scrunched up noses), “Oh, you don’t like that vegetable?  Your taste buds must not be old enough for that one yet.  Maybe next time you taste it, it will be different.”  This creates a positive goal in our home, being old enough and having a “mature enough palate” to like all types of vegetables.

9. Talk About Palates
We watch “Top Chef” as a family.  It has been very educational when it comes to different types of foods.  We comment on how the judges have such mature palates.  When my kids like something healthy I will say, “Wow, you have such a healthy palate!”  We have even talked about how eating just a bite or two of a new taste and texture can help train our palates to appreciate all types of food.  This appeals to kids desire to feel “grown-up” and also keeps things lighthearted and fun, like a game.

10. Teach About Texture
Again, the show “Top Chef” has been helpful in this area.  The judges are always talking about how a certain dish needs more “texture.”  For the longest time my kids would complain about lettuce and tomatoes on their tacos.  It would frustrate me because it turned a healthful meal into a “meat and cheese” meal.  Not what I wanted.  So, one night when having tacos, I casually said, “I bet the “Top Chef” judges would say your tacos need more texture.”  I saw this sparked their curiosity and continued, “Lettuce gives a type of crispy crunch and tomatoes are soft and cool down the spice of the meat.  Wow, the textures of the food work and taste beautifully together!”  It worked.  They tried it and agreed. Yes!

11. Make It A Game
Hang a chart on the refrigerator to keep track of “who ate the most colors that day”.  If it is over 5 servings give a sticker!  Or make a matching game- match the color of fruit or vegetable with the main nutrient it provides.  This is a great way for adults to learn too!

12. Grow Them
The last two years, we have had much fun with our Square Foot Garden. {link-https://www.amynewnostalgia.com/time-to-garden/}  When my kids watch something grow from a seed they squished into the dirt they are very eager to eat the reward.

{wrapped lettuce photo here}

Simple Ways We Eat Fruits And Vegetables
~Frozen berries in cold cereal
~Frozen berries in oatmeal
~A bowl of frozen berries thawed to perfection during dinner in time for dessert
~Apple slices almond butter
{link-https://www.amynewnostalgia.com/my-favorite-healthy-snack/}
~Bananas sliced on bran flakes for breakfast
~Banana slices on whole wheat peanut butter bagel
~Celery and peanut butter or cream cheese
~Pepper strips and hummus
~Cucumber slices and dip
~Frozen grapes-so refreshing!
~A 6 cup muffin tin full of different colors for snack
~Clementine slices on our salads
~Frozen mango chunks in a bowl
~Edamame with sea salt-my kids favorite
~Fruit smoothies made green by blending in spinach
~Eggplant in place of beef in our spaghetti sauce
~Fruit kabobs-so pretty and fun
~Fresh berries in pancakes
~Homemade, no- cook berry jam
{link-https://www.amynewnostalgia.com/strawberry-freezer-jam/}
~Sliced berries on ice cream
~Spinach salad with mason jars full of vegetable toppings to add themselves
~Make our own fresh vegetable and fruit juices using our juicer.
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