• Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats Recipe #slowcooker #recipes
    Breakfast,  November,  Recipes

    Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats

    I appreciate oatmeal so much more than when I was younger.  I have found it to be a good energy booster in the mornings… Mornings can be hectic, so this make-ahead recipe means one less thing you need to do before starting your day. As a bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast recipe will have your house smelling like freshly baked apple pie when you wake up in the morning.   Featured Product: (My referral link) ————————————————————————————- Click HERE to download the pretty PDF version

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    Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Your Kids

    Brain Food For Your Child: Often breakfast is a pop-tart eaten on the way out the door, and lunch is whatever the school is serving that day. But, the truth is that children need to have proper nutrition for optimal brain power. If we expect them to do their best in school, then it’s our responsibility to give them what they need to live up to our expectations. Think of it as providing the right tools for the job. Here’s a few key sources to achieve that goal… Glucose The number one necessity for the brain is glucose which comes from starches, carbohydrates, and sugar. The brain can’t store glucose…

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    Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

    Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids For “Thrifty Thursday” I thought I would offer you some ideas to create some quick and easy breakfast meals. With cereal costing  mega bucks per pound, I think it’s time we ban the cereal isle and make our own breakfast! (And please feel free to share some of your own ideas with the readers here.) Breakfast is a very important meal.  Studies have shown that children who eat a balanced breakfast are more alert in school, perform better and in many cases are less prone to bad behavior than children who skip breakfast. Here are some quick and easy breakfast ideas for kids:…