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Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn

by Marie

Yes, homemade microwave popcorn, and it really works! I was skeptical. I didn’t believe it could be that easy, but IT IS! Lisa, from Snack Snoop, has shared her how-to for Homemade Microwave Popcorn.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Put 1/4 cup popcorn in a brown paper bag. Fold top over a few times [...]

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Healthy Snacks for Kids

by Marie

Head on over to one of my favorite food blogs This Week For Dinner to read more about one of my family’s favorite snacks. These little yummy green things are super healthy and tasty too! Can you guess what they are? Come find out.

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Quick Tips to Curb Your Appetite

by Marie

As I’m one week into my family’s Biggest Loser Contest, my body is going through withdrawals. I’ve gone from eating all day long and anything I wanted, down to 3 healthy meals and 2-3 snacks in between. I’ve cut back on the fats and trying to have better portion control. And to be honest, I’m [...]

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Strawberry Fruit Leather

by Marie

Every year my mom and I make Apricot Fruit Leather. It’s so good and super healthy. Since I posted it last year, someone asked if other fruit could be used. My mom remembers trying other flavors in the past, but always had the best success with apricots. So I decided to take up the challenge [...]

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Frozen Grape Pops

by Marie

This is our new favorite Summer Snack. Frozen Grape Pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Even though you’ve probably frozen grapes in the freezer before, these pops prevent fingers from getting sticky or wet by adding a lollipop stick to the mix.

Supplies for Frozen Grape Pops:

Grapes – any color or [...]

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Mini Chip Granola Bars

by Marie

I made more Chewy Granola Bars from scratch. Instead of the m&m’s I have used in the past, I found mini chocolate chips and mini Reese’s peanut butter pieces.

I did it a little different this time. I used the same recipe for Chewy Granola Bars, but I put half the mix in one glass dish [...]

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Popcorn Popping

by Marie

While popcorn is popping on the apricot trees, we are eager pop as well. I love to get out the ancient popcorn popping machine and pop corn from scratch.

When I did this activity for my Kindergarten students, they didn’t know what this machine was. I grew up on real popped popcorn, so I forget [...]

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Graham Crackers and Milk

by Marie

Growing up, graham crackers and milk was the best treat around. Now my kids are loving it as much as I still do. This is the simplest snack out there.

Pour a glass of milk. I choose skim to keep down the pounds. Which percent of milk do you pour yourself?

Then get out a wrapped package [...]

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What is Portion Control?

by Marie

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There are two words not used in my current vocabulary: Portion Control. I have none of it. Especially now as I am pregnant, I eat a lot. Every pregnancy I have been able shovel, I mean shovel, food into my mouth. It is a sight to see. Once my “morning sickness” goes away, I am [...]

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Homemade Applesauce

by Marie

I’m continuing my week of apples with homemade applesauce. My parents have lots of apple trees and I’m fortunate enough to use them for my applesauce. Last year, we made it with a big fancy machine that squeezes the insides out and catches the skin and core. All you have to do is cut them [...]

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