I have had a busy few weeks! By busy I mean BUSY but life is what you make of it. Some people say life can be stressful but that too is in the eyes of the beholder. Most seemingly stressful situations can also be looked at as exciting (I do admit there are down right stressful times though folks..... I am a glass half full gal but I'm not totally in the clouds.). It's how events are presented and perceived that will cause you to be either stressed or excited. Lets just take moving cross country for example.... Solo and with children and a dog for example......just to make things a bit more spicy. Look at life as exciting and an adventure and others, including children, will view it that way too. Be aware that your children are tiny, little sponges that soak up all of the information around them. That could mean as little as how you treat the woman serving you your coffee at the coffee shop or as big as how you treat them and how you teach them to love each other and the world around them. But guess what? It's all related. If you are impatient, heartless and demanding to every server who brings you food you are teaching your kids by modeling your behavior. Every moment, every second is a teaching experience waiting to happen so grab onto it. Have a long car trip planned with the kids? Play the license plate game (see who can tell what state's plate is in front of you first), or play ABC game (find each letter of the alphabet on signs, billboards and cars. First one to say the letter and read the word wins that letter, keep score and winner at the end can get a prize. I think it was a penny when I was a kid...basically just the glory of winning).
Yes, this is typically a food blog but this is a busy time of year for traveling, family and outdoor fun. Make it special and educational for your children. And of course I am going to give you some food advice!
Car snacks! Yummy and fun! Eating in the car is a great way to pass the time while on the way to Grandma's house. But be sure to eat only if you are hungry. Some great, crunchy, light foods to eat in the car are celery and carrot sticks, cheese sticks and some BBL bars! Also, almond milk protein shakes are great too. They are easy to drink and have tons of protein to help keep you fuller longer. Just be sure to sip slowly and take your time. After all, on long car rides time is on your side. So laugh, love and enjoy each other! Happy July friends! I hope the summer has been treating you well!
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