Since its strawberry season, why not make use of those delicious berries that you just picked or bought at the local farmers market. Make them into a delicious refreshing treat on these gorgeous hot days that we are having. They sound delicious, I’m sure the kids and the whole family will love them….give it a […]
There are many healthy “cool” treats that you can prepare for your children this summer and one of the simplest one you can do is frozen fruit on a stick – easy, fun, refreshing and delicious. You can do this with almost any of your children’s favorite fruits, but here are just a few ideas […]
I always love to cook over the fire when I’m at the cabin or camping, it just tastes so much better…and its fun! This Cheddar BBQ Chicken foil packet meal sounds delicious; I may give it a try myself this week at the cabin. Cook it over a fire or on your grill this summer, […]
Is your child attending summer camp(s) this summer? Unfortunately many of these camps do not include snacks or lunch and take place in facilities that do not have cafeterias; in some cases vending machines are available, which we all know do not offer the most nutritious choices. Packing snacks and lunch every day for your […]
Water should be our main beverage choice throughout the day, but ensuring we drink enough water each day can be a task for all of us. This proves to be difficult for many people even more so during hot summer months when it’s more important than ever to keep hydrated. When we choose our beverages […]
Hosting a Canada Day celebration this weekend? As we celebrate 150 years of our beautiful Country, many of us will be gathering with friends and family for some fun, games, fireworks and of course food! If the weather is nice most of us will be sure to have a BBQ or fire in our backyards […]
Throughout the summer we’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite summer treats, nutrition tips and other great recipes. We can’t let the summer pass by without sharing one of our favorite cool treats – children love them! Try preparing some of these frozen yogurt covered berries and have them in your freezer and […]
Today our school year officially ends. We want to thank all of the schools and community centers who have served our children over the school year. Special thanks to the 6100 volunteers throughout our Province that shop, plan, organize, fundraise and serve the students each day – you are AWESOME! Don’t forget to continue to […]
With the warm weather we are having this week it will certainly be nice to finally get to enjoy some cool treats. Traditionally we tend to go to ice creams, freezies, popsicles and other sugary cool treats when it’s warm outside. This summer when you think of cool treats, think nutritious as well. Try these […]
Well it’s that time of year again…..cleaning out the cupboards of your Breakfast Clubs! If you haven’t already done so, next week it may be a good idea to host a special year end school wide breakfast to get rid of all your breakfast items – especially if you have lots of fresh and frozen […]