Monday, August 26, 2013
Rainy Day Fun! Safe Paint Recipe
Sometimes it's hard to figure out what to do on a rainy day. Here is a fun and non toxic paint recipe for the kids(only parents can do this) The fun is watching the kids paint!
Ingredients:
1 large bowl
1 tablespoon of cornflour
1 tablespoon of cold water
1 cup of boiled water
Food coloring of your choice
Directions:
In a large bowl
Mix cornflour and cold water together until creamy
add boiling water and stir until thick
Allow to cool for a few minutes
Pour in ketchup containers and add a few drops of different
food coloring to each one
*If the mixture doesn't thicken add in a sauce pan and bring to a boil,
stiring constantly.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Delicious Smoothie Recipe!
On humid days like this; a cool and refreshing drink is of
the utmost importance. Try our InStyleBoys version of Mango and Blueberry smoothie.
According to SFGate, a fruit smoothie has great benefits. It
nourishes your body and promotes good health. Greek yogurt is an excellent
source of protein and helps fuel the muscles. Soy milk has antioxidants and calcium. Mango is rich in vitamins A, C,
minerals, and antioxidants. Mango aids the digestive system to run smoothly,
because of the high fiber content and enzymes. Blueberries are known to be
one of the healthiest fruits (WHFoods) filled with antioxidants and vitamins.
This smoothie is delicious and good for you too! Go ahead and take out that blender and get blending!
Ingredients:
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of mango chunks
1/2 cup of Soy vanilla milk
1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon of honey
*you can add more honey if you like it a little sweeter
*we use frozen fruit- you can add ice if using non frozen fruit
Instructions:
Add all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour in a glass and...enjoy!
Friday, August 16, 2013
Mommy Cooks Corner- Mini Chicken Pot Pies!
Check out this mini pot pie recipe, it's super easy, really delicious and a great lunch idea. Bon Appetit!
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 can 14 oz of cream of chicken soup
1 cup of mixed green veggies(frozen)
1 cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
2 cans of biscuits (10 ounce) your favorite brand
1 Tbs of mrs dash onion and herb seasoning
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In large bowl, add all mixture, cheese, soup, veggies, breast and herbs and mix it all together
Lightly grease the cupcake pan
Place the biscuit dough in each cup, flattening the bottom and spreading it out on the sides, to leave room in the center to add the mixture.
Spoon the mixture, then place in oven for 15 mins. Once it's ready, let sit for 5 mins before serving. Super easy! Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Meet the Teacher School Year Gift Ideas!
As the school year is approaching, we have started to change from the lazy summer days to the new "getting ready for school" schedule. Aside from buying school supplies for my son, I'm shopping for the teacher as well. After all, he or she will be taking care of our child a few hours a day and breaking the ice, is important for the first parent teacher meeting! While shopping on the internet, I found some practical and fun gift ideas for the teacher. Here are four ideas I really like!
Thursday, August 8, 2013
iPad or iPhone Apps for The Family!
Seems like most households have an ipad or iphone. Schools are now
incorporating the ipad to teach children in the classroom. There’s an app for everything,
whether it’s for learning or just for fun, there’s something for everyone. Here
are some cool apps for your family to use with both iphone and ipad.
Baby and Toddler:
Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Puppy’s play: baby can watch
all the characters come to life. The app teaches baby all about letters,
numbers, colors, shapes, animals, opposites, body parts and more. Price: FREE
Fisher Price Laugh and Learn animal sounds: Your baby will
learn about the sounds animals make, the names of the animals with some
terrific sound effects. Baby can tap, tilt or shake. Price: FREE
Elmo Loves ABCs: If your toddler loves Elmo this is a great
way to use this character in a learning application. Hitting play is just a matter
of pressing the big green button, and the kids can trace the letter, color a
page, and watch a video. Price: $1.99
JellyToons Toddler Skills: This app is packed with mini
games that help your toddler develop a number of different skills. There are shapes
to match and items to track. Price:
FREE
Older Children
Does your 6 year old get bored with the baby games? Here are
some cool things for him/her as well.
Magic Guitar: If she loves is music, this is a cool app. The
app actually allows you to control notes, the speed, even the pitch and vibrato
of the “guitar,” teaching him/her some fundamental music skills along the way.
There’s creativity as well as tracks from famed artists. Price: FREE
Max and the Magic Marker: If Scribblenauts teaches kids to
be clever with words, this is a game that teaches them to be equally as clever
with shapes and other solutions. Price: $0.99
Mom’s if you need a personal assistant “Intuition mom’s
personal assistant” is awesome! Busy mom’s
this will help you stay organized along with a nice grocery items library. Best
part, It’s FREE!
Dad’s that love to work around the house; iHandy Carpenter
is a really cool app to have. There's no need to wear a tool belt since this app
comes with five different tools that fit in the palm of your hand. There’s a surface
level, to level any flat surface, a bubble level bar, steel protractor and
steel ruler. Price: $1.99
Monday, August 5, 2013
Mommy Cooks Corner-Turkey Meatball Surprise!
With picky kids and appetites we want healthy and tasty meals for them. My friend Chrissy has an amazing “Turkey meatball surprise,” she prepares and the kids love it. Hope you love it too!
1 red pepper minced
1 yellow onion minced
3 cloves minced garlic
2 eggs
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (or more if too moist)
1 slice wheat bread
1 tablespoon grated cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 bag birds eye frozen mixed vegetables
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil for frying
First, cook half the bag of frozen veggies then purée with blender or food processor. This will be "hidden" in the meatball mixture so make sure it's thin!
In a big bowl add turkey meat,minced peppers,onion and garlic. Add all spices and grated cheese, eggs and breadcrumbs
Take one slice of wheat bread and wet it under water, squeeze some water out, it should be wet but not soaked. Break up the wet bread into the meatball mix.
Add veggie purée and all remaining ingredients.
Blend mixture thoroughly with hands. It should bind together well, then form into balls. If not, add more breadcrumb until mix forms soft balls.
Create meatballs as large or small as you like. These freeze beautifully so I make 1" balls
heat oil in a heavy pan, add meatballs turning frequently so they don't stick or burn
Try not to overload the pan or the meatballs may stick to each other or fall apart.
I freeze these in ziplock bags and use as needed. My tip is to use a large zip lock bag and freeze in one layer, If you throw them in they will freeze Into one big ball.
Don't tell your kids these are veggie meatballs, they will never know!!! :)
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Did you know tooth decay is one of the leading childhood illnesses?
Here's a great video on keeping our kids smiles bright!
How to pick a Dentist?
A board certified pediatric dentist has two more
years in school and has been trained especially to care for the oral health and unique needs of children.
What should I use to
clean my baby's teeth?
A soft-bristled
toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed for infants. Brush at
least once a day at bedtime.
When should I take my
child to the dentist for the first check-up?
Your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first
tooth appears or no later than his/her first birthday.
How often does my
child need to see a pediatric dentist?
A check-up every six months is recommended in order prevent
cavities and other dental problems.
When should I start using toothpaste?
Once you bring baby
home clean baby’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or cloth and water. As
soon as the teeth begin to appear, brush twice daily using fluoridated
toothpaste and a soft, age-appropriate sized toothbrush. Use a tiny amount of
toothpaste to brush the teeth of a child less than 2 years of age. Most young
children do not have the ability to brush their teeth alone, once they learn
how to tie their shoe laces, they will be able to brush effectively.
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