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In Volume One – Issue Two of Penzeys One Magazine I ran across a simple yet intriguing recipe for Banana Smoothies. Unlike the smoothies of my past, this smoothie was very thin and only took a few ingredients. It is a perfect, refreshing drink and a great way to sneak in some calcium and fruit into your kiddies menu. Oh, and for those who were wondering like I was, the secret to these Banana Smoothies is a small addition of almond extract. Secret Banana Smoothies…
When my two year old daughter was 14 months old she was tested for allergies. We discovered that Lani is allergic to eggs, dairy, and beef. Just a few weeks ago she was retested during her one year checkup. We were pleased to find out that her egg allergy is pretty much non existent. The next words out of the allergists mouth were that her beef and dairy allergies had worsened. WHAT? We now have to be even more careful with Lani’s allergies and diet.…
Now before you jump to conclusions, I am the first to admit that this might not be as easy as you would expect from a “No-brainer”, but it does have one thing going for it… it is the ultimate comfort food. Warm and delicious, surprisingly quick to make, and with ingredients you may actually have in the fridge, here is my slightly adapted version of Southern Living’s Chicken-and-Potato Pancakes:
guest post by Chanelle Richardson Let’s talk about breakfast. Who has time to prepare a wonderful, healthy, amazing breakfast on a school morning? Ok, maybe Superman’s mom. I am sure she was pretty awesome. But let’s be real here. We mere mortals are lucky to have our teeth brushed and the same two shoes on our feet before we scramble out the door to drop kiddos off to school, right? My solution? Make it ahead of time. Be prepared. One of my favourite options for a…
::GIVEAWAY CLOSED:: As you know by now, we are cereal “nuts” in this household. When we were offered the chance to test General Mill’s new breakfast cereal, Banana Nut Cheerios, we were thrilled! Banana Nut Cheerios combines the whole grain goodness of Cheerios with the great taste of real banana – a breakfast your whole family will love! Even better, Banana Nut Cheerios cereal is a good source of calcium and Vitamin D, and is made with whole grain. It may reduce the risk of…
I love our No-brainer Recipes, and I plan on keeping them coming. This is a guest post from my friend, Summer. These are the kinds of recipes I go for, easy, simple, & tasty. If you have a No-brainer Recipe you would like to share with us, please email them to momspark@gmail.com. We’d love to see them. I can not live without Bisquick in the house. There I said it. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I use this…
Are you aware of the recommended amount of calcium and vitamin D your child should geteach day? Better yet, did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled the vitamin D recommendation for children? Approximately 75% of kids today don’t get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D — two key nutrients for bone growth. A great way to ensure your child gets the vitamin D they so desperately need is by feeding them breakfast cereal, which is a staple in my household,…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm.
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