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Cereal You Can Feel Good About
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Hi Reader, One of the most useful things I’ve taught my kids (besides wiping their own butts) is how to make their own breakfast. This morning I went out to walk the dog and realized that was only possible because the kids could get themselves fully ready for camp without me. The freedom to not be needed for all of their care is simply intoxicating. Cereal is often the star of the show, and that really isn’t a bad thing the way you think it might be. Teddy’s go-to is plain Cheerios and Emilia’s fave is Chocolate Three Wishes. Both have low added sugar and some fiber, and they get plenty of protein from their milk (we buy Fairlife). Would I love for them to also have a fruit or veggie? Yes, but I’m also okay with that not happening some days so that I can be elsewhere. I eat cereal plenty of mornings too – it’s just easy! I’m typically a Cheerios or Seven Sundays girl. But I always add chopped walnuts to mine for the antioxidants and omega-3s, and if I have berries on hand I throw those in too.
Check out my full list of low-sugar cereal favorites! New This Week From Mama Knows IN THE RECIPE BOOK Healthy Chocolate Banana PopsiclesThe PERFECT use for your extra bananas. Popsicles are the ultimate low effort homemade snack for summer!
Don't Miss Out – Class is Friday! In just a few days, I’m hosting two sessions of my brand new picky eater AI class! This class is great for any parent looking for nutritionally-balanced meal and snack ideas created only from foods your kids already enjoy. Beyond that, my tool will help identify nutritional gaps, make suggestions to help fill those gaps, share gradual new food changes to try with your little to help expand their food variety. If you have multiple kids, it can even create plans made up only of things your whole family will enjoy – that’s a win in my book! Plus, you can use the tool again and again to adjust your plan to your ever-changing needs.
My Favorite Sun Hat is on Sale! This hat is my favorite! It's adjustable, so comfortable and keeps my face shaded at the pool without my hair being in the way. I've had it for years, and it's still in great shape. I ran into my friend Laura at the pool with the same hat last week and she was saying how it’s her go-to!
Have a great week, P.S. Missed my pool picks last week? Be sure to check out the sun protection gummies I’m excited to try and my favorite pool bags! Disclaimer: this message contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. |
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Hi Reader, I’m letting go of mom guilt over the little things this summer (or at least trying REALLY hard to let go). After I was asked about 10 times to have popsicles for breakfast, I said you know what, why not. But honestly there are some that are really just fruit & we want them to eat fruit at breakfast, why not eat it in popsicle form? So I found THESE awesome popsicle sleeves that you just pour a smoothie into to make your own popsicles! Here’s three recipes I’ve made already this...