Are you a short order cook? Always trying to figure out what your kids will eat and make it as appealing as possible? I hope not! The best way to get picky eaters to eat or any kids to eat healthier foods is to get them involved in cooking. These cookbooks for kids and children's books about healthy eating will inspire your little chefs. The Kid's … [Read more...]
Awesome Olympics Themed Party Ideas Go for the Gold!
This post is sponsored by Hefty® Ultra Strong™ trash bags. All opinions are my own. I was invited to attend the Hefty® Ultra Strong™ Live Party last week with my daughter. It was an Olympics themed party for kids. The home was adorably decorated and decked out in all things Olympics. I gleaned some great kids birthday party ideas or ideas for my … [Read more...]
California Increases Minimum Age for Tobacco Sales
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Tobacco sales to teens, no more! California has increased the minimum age of sale for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Bagels That Taste Like Bagels!
One of my favorite snacks used to be bagels. I don't miss much since switching to a gluten free diet, but I miss bagels! BFree Foods said they'd send me some gluten free bagels to try. Why not? But, my expectations were low. I had tried a few gluten free bagels only to find them tasteless or too cake-like. I had given up altogether and just … [Read more...]
Try a2 Milk Win a Trip to Australia!
Many people suffer from tummy upset after drinking milk. They may self diagnose themselves as lactose intolerant. In fact, 1 in 4 Americans have discomfort after drinking milk, but only 5-7% of the population have been clinically diagnosed with a lactose intolerance medical condition. I've always loved milk, but as an adult it doesn't always … [Read more...]
Imagine Your Daughter Carrying all the Water You Use – Your Photo Gives Clean Water
I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Emergen-C®. I received compensation for this post. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Emergen-C as a product or its effectiveness. Women and young girls in developing countries bear the burden of carrying water. This may not sound like a big deal, but have you ever … [Read more...]
Ideas for Talking with Toddlers or Preschoolers to Encourage Learning
Children are naturally curious and eager to learn. They are full of questions about their world. You may be doing the most mundane activity, such as grocery shopping, picking up mail from the post office, or doing laundry, but to your kids it's all new and exciting! They will want to know how everything works and why people around them are doing … [Read more...]
This Real Milk is Easy to Digest
I love a cold glass of milk. I have milk in my cereal, in my coffee, chocolate milk, or hot chocolate, milk shakes, home made ice cream, oh so many ways to enjoy it. Now, I’m making my own mouth water! I've always loved milk. I drink milk every day, but it doesn't always seem to agree with me. This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® … [Read more...]
