With the sun shining outside, springtime is the perfect time for frozen treats. You can make all different kinds of frozen goodies using only ingredients you probably have on hand and fruits that are in season. I also like to buy fruits when they’re in season and freeze them to use when they aren’t. What better way to enjoy fruit on a warm spring day than by making them into a yummy frozen dessert. These Mango-Berry yogurt cups fit the bill perfectly and they are super fun to make with the little ones. Using empty yogurt cups as the molds, these pops are yummy enough for an after dinner treat and fun enough for a party. Jump over Inhabitots to learn how to make my Mango-Berry Yogurt Pops this afternoon and to see the step-by-step photo instructions!
When given the chance, most kids will jump at the chance to get their hands on a camera and start taking pictures. And if you show them a few basics, and don’t restrict them to cameras made just for kids, you may inspire a new artistic hobby. Spring is a great time to get started. Your kids can take pictures of grass peaking out from patches of snow, sprouts popping up from the earth for the first time, blossoms in bloom, new baby animals, rain showers and more. Photography is a great way for children to document their travels, favorite pets, friends and activities that they have really enjoyed – giving them a permanent and personal record of these memories. Jump over to Inhabitots to learn seven ways to get your child excited about digital photography — all of these tips come from my experience with Eben and his camera!
The play kitchen is a wonderful, albeit big-ticket, toy for children to engage in pretend play — one of the most important types of play for children. So I found seven eco-friendly play kitchens that give kids a chance to be creative, use their imaginations, make meaningful connections, engage in role play and express themselves. Regardless of gender, children will spend countless hours fine tuning their motor skills while preparing, cooking, baking, serving and cleaning up in a pretend kitchen. Nothing is sweeter than your little one asking what you would like to “order” and then watching them “make” it. Jump over to Inhabitots to see my 7 favorite eco-friendly play kitchens.
We all know the important role that fruits and vegetables play in our overall health. However, is your family consuming the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables? Are you unsure of how many cups you should be consuming? If so, you can find out how many you need based on your age, sex, and level of physical activity here. Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Let’s face it – remembering to include them in our busy schedules can sometimes be a challenge. This is where superfoods can come to the rescue. Jump over to Cascadian Farm to learn more about Superfoods, what makes them so super, and my top 10 favorites.
Today’s giveaway is a fantastic one for a great cause! It’s sponsored by JACA: Jus Animalium Culture Apparel and one fabulous reader will win their choose of an organic cotton tee shirt that supports local animal shelters. Fantastic.
JACA was created to help the American Animal Shelter in educating Americans about pet care, pet responsibility, and aid them in caring for the millions of unwanted and homeless pets that enter their doors each year. JACA makes donations to these local shelters via your purchases and their Help a Shelter Project.
What this means is that when you make a purchase via JACA, you receive a fabulously, 100% organic cotton, low-impact fabric dyed tee with a fantastic message and animals in need receive the services that they need to live a long, healthy life. Good for you. Good for animals. Good for the environment.
Jump over to JACA and check out the great tee collection, pick up a tee or two and leave a comment below to enter. You have until April 15th – please invite your friends.
– The winner is Kris! Congratulations and thanks for playing!
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With the sun shining outside, springtime is the perfect time for frozen treats. You can make all different kinds of frozen goodies using only ingredients you probably have on hand and fruits that are in season. I also like to buy fruits when they’re in season and freeze them to use when they aren’t. What better way to enjoy fruit on a warm spring day than by making them into a yummy frozen dessert. These Mango-Berry yogurt cups fit the bill perfectly and they are super fun to make with the little ones. Using empty yogurt cups as the molds, these pops are yummy enough for an after dinner treat and fun enough for a party. Jump over Inhabitots to learn how to make my Mango-Berry Yogurt Pops this afternoon and to see the step-by-step photo instructions!
