Every Friday, I take my kids to a local art class, which they really enjoy. Last week they made snow-themed crafts. This Polar Bear in the Snow is a super-fun craft, especially for those of us in South Florida who dream of some winter snow when it’s 85 degrees and humid in February. It is a great extension activity after…
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So here was the challenge. When I looked at it the first day, I pretty much laughed aloud, thinking “There is no freakin’ way I can do 125 situps, 200 crunches, 65 leg raises, and a 120-second plank.” We should never tell ourselves we can’t do something – unless we are prepared to challenge those thoughts. As Barney says “Challenge…
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I was quickly looking on Pinterest for another food craft, and I found an image that was similar to this, but unfortunately there was no link to the website (but please, if someone has pinned a similar craft and can share the website, comment below). How cute is this finger paint carrot?? This is a great craft as part of…
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I found this cute Paper Plate Apple Craft on Pinterest and had to make it with the kiddos. I guess after a while, I will be known for my paper plate crafts, huh? I like that this one is perfect not only for our food and nutrition unit, but also for fall and back-to-school time. Materials: Paper plate Red, green,…
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People often ask me two questions: 1. How much money do you spend on food each month? 2. How do you eat well on a teacher’s salary? One way to really stretch your food budget is to make the most of your proteins. For the most part, all of the beef, poultry, and pork we eat is free of hormones/antibiotics…
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