Well Traveled Kids

I am so blessed that I have tow well traveled kids.   No matter how long the flights or drives are, they still manage to   wear a smile in their faces every time.  Mr. Burrito gets a little antsy sometimes but he is  still a great traveler  compared to other kids that I see  every time we travel.

5 Delicious Salads Your Kids will Love

You've been trying to get your children to eat more vegetables for some time now, and you have finally been a little successful. However, the thought of encouraging them to eat a salad is almost laughable to you. When you want to find delicious salads that they will love, what are some recipes you can try?

Add in Meats

Let's confront the facts. Even when you look at a bed of lettuce filled with vegetables only, you feel a little bit disappointed. You can only imagine how your children must feel with this platter in front of them. Make sure you are adding meat into the salad, and they are more likely to enjoy it. Add some of Continentals chicken chow mein and ground turkey which can make for some fun salads.

Taco Salad

Do your kids love to eat tacos or other types of Mexican food? Well then, you can make a taco salad. Add in lean ground beef or ground turkey to keep it healthier and put on all of their favourite toppings. Low-fat shredded cheese, low-fat sour cream, avocado, taco seasoning and salsa are excellent ways to keep this salad appealing and still on the healthy side.

Add in Some Fruit

While your children seem to shy away from a lot of vegetables, they are pretty good when it comes to eating their fruits. Try to make a salad that has some fruit in it. Cranberries and apples are two popular fruits that you will find in some tasty salads. You could also add in walnuts to give the salad even more crunch. Sometimes, simply changing up the texture of the salad can make your children want to eat it more. Do not pour on the dressing, or you are sure to lose that crunch factor.

A Tuscan Flair

If your children tend to like Italian food, try to give your salad a little bit of that Tuscan flair. One recipe that people love is the blend of feta cheese, olives, grilled chicken and roasted red peppers. Just imagine how delicious this will taste. When you add on some balsamic dressing, the flavors really come to life. Chances are, as your kids are crunching away on the salad, you are going to want to eat some of it as well. Feel free to get creative and add in your own ingredients

Use a Pasta Base

Maybe you just cannot get your children to eat lettuce. Consider using a pasta base instead and serving them pasta salad. Choose whole wheat, and you will still be providing a healthy choice. Cut up a bunch of vegetables, and the salad will have even more of that health factor to it.

Kids are going to love these salads because they keep their personal tastes in mind. No one likes to eat foods that are boring and bland, and this is especially true for the children in your own life.

Mandy is a stay-at-home mum with 2 children in primary school, in her past time she loves to garden, travel, cook and write blogs for other stay at home mums and anyone with similar interests.

Cordial Hotel Employees

My daughter noticed one of the complimentary toiletries that the hotel provided us when we entered the room. IT was a product that I also have from the company that sent me some samples to review. She asked me if the hotel order those Hotel Supply Online. I told her that they might have got them from the Atlanta Hotel Supply or the same company that sent me the products also supplies them with those products. I  emailed  my contact and  told them about what we saw at the hotel and they were delighted about it.

The hotel that we stayed at is an extended stay type of hotel so they have  complete kitchen and Hotel Bar Supplies in the lobby.  Food  were served as  a complimentary every morning and they also  have free dinner from Mondays thru Thursdays.  We love our stay there.  The employees are very cordial and  their customer service is  exceptional!

Imitating a Baby Bird

We found this baby bird laying on the street when we went for a walk at my FIL's neighborhood.  Afraid that the bird will get run over by a car, I picked it up and put him in the nearby yard.

That night, the kids remember the bird and this  is how they imitate a hungry bird.   Hahaha, I was literally  LOL when they  did those faces.

Yoga Mats

I never really tried yoga till lately and I got my daughter addicted to it as well.  It's one of our relaxing Mom and Daughter bonding at home.  We each have our own yoga mat which really  motivates my daughter to join me.  I found an online site that  sells the best jade yoga mat and other yoga  products.    I will browse through their selection to see if they have  a yoga DVD as I still can't fined one.  I only  watch  youtube videos in doing yoga.

Watering Can Water Globe for a Special Teacher

My daughter wanted to give her  2nd grade teacher something before the  classes was over so we went to the Mall and stopped by at Things Remembered and she really love the  watering can water globe.  She said that  Mrs. Plesa loves to garden to she would love this one.  We have it personalized with  the message below.

Price was originally $50 but was on sale for $39.99 but with personalization, it cost $62.99

When she came home from school, she  told me that  her teacher loved it.  She said that her teacher   teared up and  gave her a tight hug!  The teacher  also sent us a thank you note with a long hearty message saying how grateful she was  to have a very thoughtful student.

Sun Protection with Style

Friday will be start of Summer  at our part of the world which means that soon, the heat of the sun will be  felt.  In our case, we already felt the summer heat as we went to Texas  last week for our early Summer getaway.  I know that it's hot over there that is why I was  ecstatic when  Wallaroo Hat Company gave me an opportunity to review some of their hats.  Wallaroo Hat Company  has different collection of  not only  stylish hats  but  with   great  sun protective features as well.  So if you want to  buy some hats for the family, choose the hats with sun protection with style, the Wallaroo Hats.

I  chose the Jr. Explorer  for my son and the Petite Victoria for my daughter.

The  Jr. Explorer is made from a microfiber   material just like the ones  for adult hats.  It's wide brim provides  full protection from the sun.  My  son loves it as he feels like an explorer, he said.    The hat definitely  provided him  comfort  and protection during our getaway.

My daughter love her Petite Victoria hat in pink.  It is lightweight and irresistibly fun and fashionable to wear.  In fact she is wearing it right now while him and his brother are swimming in our backyard.  As you can see in her poses, she had so much fun modeling her new hat before we went to Kennywood Park a couple of weeks ago. 

Wallaroo Hats has  UPF 50+  ultraviolet protection factor.  The materials they used are tested by Australian Radiation Protection Agency and blocks 97.5 % of the sun's ultraviolet rays.  If you have  kids like mine who loves outdoor, hats are a must during summer time.  I'd like to thank Wallaroo Hat Company for sending us the  Stylish Hats!

Disclaimer:  I received the  products mentioned above for  evaluation purposes.  I was not compensated in  facilitating this review.