Winter

Have Yourself a Healthy, Little Christmas

OK, I’m not advocating a completely sugar-free Christmas, but how about a Reduced-Sugar holiday? This time of year can be filled with excess, and eating sweets is at the top of that list of things we “excel” at. While enjoyable, your sugar intake can lead to loss of appetite, mood swings, tooth decay – and children bouncing off the walls.

“Have Yourself a Healthy, Little Christmas” suggests very do-able options for the family who wants to maintain traditional fun — but without the hyperactive children. At just over 700 words, this piece also includes a better-for-you cookie recipe that kids of all ages will enjoy.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Cooking with Kids, Holidays, Nutrition, Seasonal, Winter, Winter Holidays

The Snow Must Go On? Activities for the Next Snow Day

Snow days can be blessing or a curse, depending on who you are. Teacher? Blessing. Kid? Blessing. Parent?

Well, that depends on your perspective. When we parents aren’t well-equipped, we tend to dread the task before us. Having the kids home without a plan, can make one quake in his or her snowboots. But, a “snowday” can be a blessing for everyone in the household when Mom and Dad have a few tricks up their sleeves.

This article provides parents with creative ideas and plans for making that day of road and school closures a success. At around 920 words, it suggests a range of activities from recipes to crafts to scavenger hunt dinners.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, All reprints, Family-Friendly Activities, Seasonal, Winter

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