Running around with young toddlers is challenging for a number of reasons. There's the dreaded task of having to work around nap time. Not to mention the mountain of stuff you need to bring: diapers, changing pads, and- of course - healthy snacks! Today I'm sharing 7 of our favorite healthy snacks that you can make ahead of time and can grab-and-go without worry. #1 - The Roll Up Simple to make and easy to create lots of different varieties, the roll up is a great snack (or … [Read more...]
Healthy Snack: Chia Seed Granola Bark
I love recipes you can't mess up. Add a little bit extra, you're still good. Short on something, it's okay. This granola bark has all the good stuff, little bits of chocolate to entice the sweet tooth and is fool-proof. The granola bark has a similar texture to Nature Valley crispy granola bars. It's a little chewier, which I like, because who wants to break a tooth? You break the granola into pieces after its baked. Smaller pieces are great for topping yogurt. Bigger pieces … [Read more...]
9 Go-To Snacks for Park Days and Pool Trips
*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own When school gets out, I always breathe a sigh of relief that I'm off the hook for packing lunches for a few months. But then, I quickly realize that while the lunch box might be packed away for the summer, we're still go-go-going whether it's to the pool, the park, or a family road trip. Which means packing snacks. Like most kids, my little girls are super active, so I've put together a list of our … [Read more...]
Healthy Kid Meal Idea: Make Faux “Kid Sushi”
I'm so happy to have Jenna from Small Fry here today while I continue on my maternity leave. Small Fry is such a fresh, clean, inspiring site for modern mamas - I totally adore their craft ideas, recipes, and product recommendations... It's a definite must-read! Hi MPMK friends! I'm SO excited that Stephanie asked me to guest post for her while she's away. This is such a beautiful space and I love reading MPMK daily! I blog over at Small Fry, which is a children's lifestyle blog... come … [Read more...]