Favorite Things: Kid's Books

Next week ends the summer reading program at our local library. Last year was the boys' first time attending and they loved it. This year has been no exception.  They really enjoy all the library has to offer. I really should go more often with them-without M.  We have been checking out some really good books lately and I fell compelled to share two that we read tonight (and I am sure will end up reading again and again.)

The Cat in the Hat's:On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects
by Trisha Rabe

If your kids love bugs as much as mine, this is a wonderful read.  They learned about the similarity between skunks and ladybugs, the spittlebug, bee's, moths and so much more. This book is actually educational and super fun for the kids. It may just be on my list of  "books to buy" !!!!

       Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC   
by: June Sobel
Oh how entertaining is this book!  My boys really enjoyed the pirate "talk" and search for letters in this fun tale. The Captain sends his crew out to find all the letters of the alphabet or they will be forced to walk the plank!   Fun illustrations and catchy pirate rhymes keep any little shipmate's attention. :) This is possibly another "Book to Buy" for me!!                                                               

Top Five Favorite Pantry/Fridge Staples

I have a ton of favorite things.  I figured I would make it pretty simple by breaking it down into manageable categories. So, here is my top five favs (staples) in my fridge/pantry.

Top five FAVORITE things in my fridge/pantry:

5.) Annie's Macaroni and Cheese

We eat a ton of mac and cheese around here. I feel good knowing (that even I spend a bit more for this brand) that the kids can enjoy their favorite without all the additives and preservatives. (I recently pureed carrots into the mac and cheese-worked like a charm!) Note: My kids will eat carrots and love them, but I figured what the heck, right? More veggies never hurt anyone! :)

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4.) String Cheese

Quick, easy, portable and generally a healthy snack or add-on to a quick lunch,we buy string cheese every grocery trip.

3.) Simply Go-Gurt

Oh, how we love Go-gurt! This is another product that is easy, portable and yummy. My kids love this stuff. I was tickled when Yoplait came out with their new product, Simply Gogurt. It's free from artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. It can be frozen for an icepop-like treat, too!

2.) Diced Tomatoes

Fresh, frozen, canned-which ever way you prefer them; diced tomatoes are awesome to have on hand. I always add them to my homemade spaghetti sauce, chili, tacos, and my mac and cheese/turkey/tomato creation. :)

1.) Naturally More Peanut Butter

Unlike my friend JW's family, I don't make my own peanut butter. :) So, I finally found an awesome and relatively smooth, natural peanut butter at WALMART. It's pretty inexpensive (around 2.88$ and my kids love it. It) I buy one or two of these every time I shop.  Naturally More is all-natural, contains no cholesterol, and has no trans fats. Naturally More's unique formula has a peanut butter base fortified with flax seed, flax oil and other nutrients to provide all the protein and essential fats needed to keep the body naturally balanced. While normal peanut butter is almost exclusively monounsaturated fat, Naturally More contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. It’s What Peanut Butter Should Be!**

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