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A Refreshing Summer Treat!
This summer our house has turned into playdate central! Most weekdays we have an extra kiddo (or several) at our house. I never realized how much 7-year-olds could eat in a two-hour time span until this summer! With all these planned and unexpected playdates, I try to keep plenty of snacks and drinks on hand so no one leaves our house hungry.
Keep Grilling Safe and Fun
Grilling is a great way to limit heating up your kitchen in the summer months. Since my husband handles the grilling at our house, it also gives me a little break from cooking! We have several neighbors who enjoy grilling year-round. My husband on the other hand is a fair-weather griller. He prefers to wait until the weather is nice enough to comfortably spend time outside. Once summer is in full swing and temperatures start to climb, I find myself regularly reminding him about a few important food safety practices.
Spiced Up Crackers and Cheese
For our last week of ideas on making snacks into meals, I am sharing one of my favorite lunches. We love crackers and cheese for a quick and easy meal at our house. I often keep bricks of cheddar, pepper jack, and Swiss cheese in our refrigerator so we can cut them up for a meal when we do not feel like cooking or when we are running low on time.
Dinner for Snack Lovers
This month our blogs are all about making a meal out of your favorite snacks. Whether you enjoy cooking or not, sometimes you just do not want to spend time in the kitchen preparing a meal. Turning snacks into dinner allows you to have a tasty and nutritious meal for minimal effort.
Making Snack Time Fun!
Over the last few weeks, our team has shared how they incorporate snack boards with their families. At my house, snacks are constantly being grabbed from the fridge and pantry throughout the day. When my first grader walks in the door after school, she is ravenous! Having a snack board ready for her with a mix of her favorite snacks and healthy options helps tide her over until dinner.
Snack Boards on the Go
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is go on an adventure with my children. These adventures are usually not fancy. Checking out a local city, county, or state park tops our list. Over the years, I have become pretty good at packing for these spur of the moment trips. Packing a picnic version of a snack board makes a lunch where everyone can find something they like.
