Mommy's little helper.
The night of fright has passed, but while sorting through my kid's candy, I unearthed a couple of fun and inexpensive, non-candy items that I'll keep in mind while passing out party bags in the months ahead. Jingle Bell Spider — a toy spider crafted from jingle bells, beads and ribbon that children can enjoy all year. Multi-color retractable pen key-chain — the small pens are right up a Read more
If you're a mom that's not too keen on candy, switch it out with EnviroKidz Organic Crispy Rice Bars on Ecoween. These low-fat, low-sodium 1-oz. bars are made from organic brown rice flower and available in Cheetah Berry, Koala Chocolate and Panda Peanut Butter varieties. A box of six costs $3 and one percent of all EnviroKidz sales are donated annually to endangered species, habitat Read more
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Easter is coming up, and for some of us that means a big brunch followed by a helping of candy — think Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jelly beans. While a few Easter treats are OK, weighing your basket down with chocolate, caramel eggs, and jelly beans can be the gateway to mindlessly snacking on candy for the rest of the week. Whether you're making a basket for a friend or the little Read more
Sweet doesn't have to include sugar this Valentine's Day. Break the sugar cycle with five treats sure to delight tots as much as any short-term sugar high! Read more
Time is a commodity that people will pay a pretty penny to have more of, but the only way to be able to have more time in your day to do the things you like is to be more efficient. The Wall Street Journal recommends starting a time log to better keep track of your day: Keep a time log. If you've ever tried to lose weight, you may have tried keeping a food journal. Sure, you're eating grilled Read more
Luscious, juicy, sweet-as-candy fruit is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It's full of vitamins, fiber to keep you full, water to keep you hydrated, and the natural sugars make it a healthier alternative to sugary treats. You should aim to eat three to six servings of fruit each day, but if that seems like a lot, here are some ways to sneak fruit into your diet. Add fruit slices to Read more
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Valentine's Day is an exciting day for all kids. They get hyped up on the sweets and exchanging notes — but the traditional red and pink Valentine's Day colors may not be very appealing to mama's little "big" boy. This V Day, get inspired to make your little man something "sweet," from superhero lollipop wrappers to candy alternatives. Click through to check out these five Valentine's Day gift Read more
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