Sorry that I have not blogged for awhile. Between the holidays and getting a head start on cleaning the house/getting walls painted back to white, etc for our move in March- it has been BUSY! Yes, I am already getting things lined up for our move! Why? So, I have more than enough time to get this place sparkly clean and to prevent some extra stress to such a stressful time anyways! :)
I have been trying to think of something I can do on here that would give everyone great ideas and be helpful for you all.... The thought: food! With the holidays over if you are anything like me you want to get back on the right track and eat healthy. I actually have my husband to thank for this thought in a round about way. A few weeks ago he was working on a pregnancy/infancy developmental nutrition course for his masters and was really getting into it, asking me questions (I have a degrees in nutrition and biology), and talking about we should do.
My husband grew up in a sweets family and I grew up in a savory family. Until a few years ago, I had a terrible time getting that man to NOT think a meal wasn't complete with out dessert. OR that oatmeal, granola bars, eggs, yogurt, and cereal (like special k) are actually great breakfast options and he should stay away from having breakfast that need syrup or glazes. Since I grew up with savory meals and had/have a father who LOVES to make meals for the family: he would make me breakfast before school (eggs, ham, toast, oatmeal, etc) I really wanted to keep that up in my marriage and escpecially when we have a kid. My husband was shocked when he read something in his research to me which you just don't realize unless you really think about it.
Food for thought: A can of soda is harmless to an adult, right? Just ONE can.... get a little sugar (if not diet) and caffeine kick... no big deal, really. But for a child since they are much smaller weight and height, one can of soda is the equivalency to a 6 pack for an adult! A 6 pack of soda drank in one setting for an adult, not so great!
I had a few of my bloggers ask me to post fun things for families and tie in healthy options. So, here we go! I am planning on spending several days just putting pictures of lunchbox meals. Take it to work, send them to school, etc! I hope you enjoy this idea!!!
Grilled Chicken Strips, cheese, crackers, canned peaches (if not in season for fresh!), grapes, cherry tomatoes, and garbanzo beans.
Chicken Tenders (leftovers, maybe?), dipping sauces (honey mustard & BBQ) in silcone baking cups, grapes, celery, mushrooms, and a cookie for dessert!
Egg Salad with lettuce paired with whole grain crackers, granola, and cucumbers.
Whole Wheat Wrap (this is egg salad) on top of a small salad with tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers (dressing in small container), a muffin and mixed fruits (strawberries, pineapple, and grapes).
Valentines Lunch: Heart theme! Heart shapes ham sandwiches (ham, onion, lettuce), tomatoes, cubed cheese, hard boiled egg, kiwi, grapes, and raisins. Well rounded meal!
A simple meal with a whole wheat sandwich, carrots, grapes, and sun chips.
Leftovers lunch: Pizza, strawberries, pretzels, and goldfish!
Snack Lunch: Summer sausage and cheese "kabobs paired with wheat crackers, mixed fruits, and a hard boiled egg.
Turkey and cheese rolls ups on a multigrain tortilla, pretzel sticks, goldfish, strawberries, and raisins.
Spinach quiche (leftover dinner or not.. :) ), wheat crackers, walnuts, bananas, and grapes.
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