Honey has always been seen as a super food for many cultures. Many know that it’s useful in treating ailments and improving health, but do you really understand exactly how honey can help you? Read on to find out seven health benefits of honey, so you can feel better, reduce ailments, and live a healthy life! 1. Natural cold remedy – Honey can help reduce many symptoms associated with the common cold. As your swallow a spoonful, it coats your throat to help relieve irritation and soreness. This will also help suppress coughs that may make things worse or keep you from sleeping at night. 2. Reduces the risk of cancer – With an abundance of flavonoids, honey can help protect you from some cancers and other serious conditions like heart disease. The flavonoids fight the free radicals, toxins that you ingest through food and are exposed to in your environment, in your body. The flavonoids help to protect your cells from being damaged. 3. Helps wounds heal – Honey can be used as an … [Read more...]
7 Essential Oils To Help Ease Anxiety
If you suffer from anxiety, you know how unpleasant it can be. Finding comfort however is possible, and essential oils may be a fantastic non-chemical alternative to help you do that. Take a look below at 7 essential oils to help with anxiety and help you achieve a more calm and relaxed feeling. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. 1. Lavender-One of the more common oils, lavender can aid with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and even headaches. Diffuse some lavender oil in your space or massage it into your temples for some relief. Lavender oil is reasonably priced as well, making it a budget friendly option for you. 2. Ylang Ylang-Diffuse some Ylang Ylang while you relax or meditate. You can even place some in your palms and inhale. It is a great way to feel more peaceful, relaxed, and calm. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? 3. Lemon-Lemon and other citrus oils can help the user feel more upbeat and energized. Lemon oil can be added to your beverages, gargled with … [Read more...]
Banana Split Cupcake Recipe
As my boys are getting older, I have noticed that they prefer cupcakes over other desserts. I think part of it is that cupcakes are so convenient to transport and eat. Since we are constantly on-the-go, they often have to eat snacks while we are on the road. Banana Split cupcakes are some of their favorites because they contain fresh strawberries and my sons love them. In the past, I have served cupcakes at family dinner parties and events at my kids' school. This particular recipe is reserved for special events because these cupcakes are so decadent and sophisticated. Every single one of these is made from scratch and you can taste it as soon as you take the first bite. Chocolate Cake 1/4 Cup of unsalted butter ( room temp ) 1 Cup of sugar 1 Cup of chocolate chips 2 Large eggs ( room temperature ) 2 Large egg yolks ( room temperature ) 1/2 Cup of vegetable oil 2 Teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/3 Cup of sour cream 1 Cup of flour 1/2 Teaspoon of tea … [Read more...]
Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs For Easter!
Now that Easter is right around the corner, my boys have been putting in their requests for the candy that they are looking forward to getting on Easter morning. You've probably noticed that chocolates and treats get really expensive around these kinds of holidays and, if you are like me, you look for ways to get the best deals on your kids' favorite goodies. In our home, not only do our sons love chocolate and peanut butter candies but my husband also likes them. This year, I have figured out a way to make these delectable desserts right at home without spending tons of money. The best part is that your family won't even know the difference between these and the store-bought kind. They will just be glad to find these in their Easter baskets! CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS Yields: 10 eggs Ready in 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 10 oz. dark cocoa melting … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Get Your Children Reading More At Home
This week are parent-teacher conferences at my school. If I had to choose the number one question that most parents ask me every year it would have to be how they can get their kids to read more at home. Many of them have noticed that their children are only interested in spending time on the Internet or on their electronic devices than with a good book. As a Literacy Specialist, I know all too well the importance of having kids read outside of school. Not only does it improve their reading comprehension, but it also helps to better their reading stamina and their fluency. These are all skills that they will need to navigate texts academically as well as on the state exams. Here are some of the tips that I give the parents of my own students to help them support their children in reading more at home: Create a reading nook or area in your home where your child can read quietly without interruptions that is stocked with books, newspapers and magazines that they like to … [Read more...]
Make Fresh Shrimp Salad Bites For Your Next Dinner Party!
I am a huge fan of eating shrimp and always have been for as long as I could remember. Don't laugh but I often think about what a tragedy it would have been if I had been allergic to shellfish. I can't imagine what life would have been like without trying shrimp at least once during my life. Even though I love shrimp, I'm not such a big fan of recipes that force me to spend hours in the kitchen cooking. When it comes to this Working Mom, I want to prepare dishes that are going to be easy to make, nutritious, and delicious to eat. That is why I am sharing this Shrimp Salad Bites recipe with all of you. This appetizer can also be the perfect afternoon snack because it is so light and fresh. Also, it takes just minutes to prepare and contains flavorful and delicious ingredients. SHRIMP SALAD BITES RECIPE Yields: 30 servings as an appetizer / 4 servings as lunch Ready in 10 minutes. Ingredients: 3⁄4 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and tails removed 2 … [Read more...]
32 Ways You Can Keep Kids Learning Over The Summer
Summer seems to rapidly approach every year and many of my students' parents have approached me for advice on how to support their children's learning at home. I always tell parents that allowing their kids to have fun is extremely important, but you also want to ensure they are learning in some capacity. Here are 32 ways that all parents can keep their child learning this summer: Take them to your local library! Read to your child, and with your child, regularly. Help them master different math concepts as you cook together. Play counting and math games while swimming in the pool. Take nature hikes and use science terms to study nature. Complete science experiments as a family in your kitchen. Do arts and crafts together a few times a week outdoors. Sign up for educational learning boxes that are delivered to your front door and are very affordable. Listen to educational songs and talk about the lyrics and compare it to poetry and poetic terms. Create … [Read more...]
Rice Krispie Treat Chicks
If your kids are like mine, they love Rice Krispie Treats. I can still remember the looks on their faces the first time they tried them. Ever since that day, they love for me to incorporate them somehow into each holiday's festivities. Most of the time I don't complain because, not only are they pretty easy to make, but they taste great too! This Rice Krispie Treat Chicks recipe is very easy for busy Working Moms to make. That is why I tried to make this one as easy as possible by including store bought Rice Krispie treats that are already made which makes the whole process a little easier. All you have to do is buy them at your local grocery store and then carve them according to your health needs. This is a great snack to eat and go. Ingredients - 1 8 ct package of Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Wilton yellow gel icing Wilton black gel icing Wilton yellow sprinkles Baby chick cookie cutter *Wilton products are located in the Wilton aisle/section at major … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Game: Gold Coin Minute to Win It
My mother's grandmother was Irish so she always told her stories about her life back in Ireland when she was growing up. One of the most fond memories that she has of her is how she always made a grand affair of celebrating St. Patrick's Day every year. She would pin my Mom and her siblings with green shamrocks and decorate the house festively. She said that everyone has the luck of the Irish on this special day! If you are looking for a fun and exciting St. Patrick’s Day party game, this Gold Coin Minute to Win It should fit the bill! You can create your own version for just pennies, and the end result is a game that kids will love to play. Here is how you can get started. Supplies needed: Timer or watch Bowl Chopsticks or Green paper straws (these paper straws are sturdy and make great chopsticks for this game!) Assorted plastic gold coins ($1 a bag at Dollar Tree) Directions: 1. Begin by placing all of the gold coins in the bowl. The average bag … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Lorax Drink Koozie!
I'm always looking for arts and crafts that I can do with my boys right here at home. It's a perfect way to inspire their creative sides as well as to spend some fun time together with them. They really enjoy activities that are connected to their favorite movies or their favorite songs. When I find projects to finish that revolve around their favorite characters, they are even more motivated to participate and to create their own! Do you want to keep your drinks cold in a way that is totally spectacular? Then give this easy Lorax drink koozie a try! It is just perfect for your Seuss themed parties and celebrations, this Lorax drink koozie is the perfect craft or party favor! You can craft one for just pennies, and as you can see they are so simple even kids can enjoy making their own. Here is how you can get started... Supplies needed: Foam drink koozie Crafting foam Scissors Craft glue or hot glue, glue gun Directions: 1. Begin by cutting a mustache … [Read more...]
