FAVORITE SMOOTHIE FOR ALL KIDS

I'm very excited to partner with Danimals for this campaign as we are BIG Danimals yogurt lovers for more than 6 years now. Since Ryan was a year old I been purchasing this product and can attest to this delicious smoothie. They are dairy products that contain a good source of calcium and Vitamin D. I have mentioned before he is picky, he isn't big on milk either but loves all Danimals. There are lots of flavors and varieties to pick from and best of all you don't need a spoon for your toddler and if you are on the go just pack it and keep it cool for your outing you have planned that day.

We are weeks away from school starting and are trying to get back to a more strict routine which includes waking up early and trying our best to go to bed early too. I know first thing in the morning the kids are already asking for breakfast and let me tell you they can be very impatient. So while I get things started in the kitchen I always turn on the Disney Channel and hand them a Danimals yogurt smoothie. They all love it and it keeps them entertained for a little while with enough time to get done in the kitchen with no interruptions. 

A little trick I used to do when all kids were little is stick a straw on top and let them sip from it. With Luke, who is still little it works out great. Zero mess, just a squeeze making it a easy way to drink from a straw. A little MOM HACK for sure!

They will be my go to choice when I am rushing to get them ready in the morning and a healthy snack is always the best way to go. For this reason Danimals will continue to be stocked up in our refrigerator. Be sure to visit your local Walmart today to purchase these. I know for sure your kids will love them. If I had to pick a favorite flavor it would be Strawberry or Strawberry Banana. Can't go wrong with those two picks.

Fun Educational Activities For Kids

I been doing a lot of things lately to prepare my daughter for school this coming August. She's never attended Daycare or a Mother's Day Out program to start her off which has turned into a challenge for us both. I think that as parents one of the toughest jobs is making sure we are helping our kids learn and grow in their education. Building a strong foundation at home to prepare your child exceed in school is important. These skills are vital to their success in school. I have learned that if I keep it entertaining and fun my kids are more eager to learn. Lately we been working on it while munching on Goldfish Crackers as we practice letters and number sentences. 

As a working mom I value the time I get during the week at home to spend time with my kids and be able to take advantage of this one on one moments with all three. My kids are always on top of it when its time to do "school work", they get their snacks ready and Goldfish is our favorite top pick because not only do we get to eat them at the end but we use them for our learning activities. My oldest tends to seek for help when homework time comes around. Now that he is in 1st grade he's expected to be at a certain level in reading and we have been striving to get him there before the end of the school year. I believe working with him on his sight words has helped him tremendously. One of the main reasons is the fact that learning sight words is just a jump away from reading fluently. Just the simple simplicity of recognizing them by sight has given him a better chance to expand his word count when it comes to reading new books. 

I have created a list of all the top words needed (which are quite a lot) to become a fluent reader. The fact that my son easily remembers them by sight makes it so much easier on him. An easy fun way to practice sight words is by

• Making colorful flashcards- cut the cards out and focus on repetition until the word is memorized
• Word of the Day- focus on one word only. It could be one word a day or one a week
• Play Sight Word Bingo- use a Goldfish every time a sight word is called and see who wins first
• Sight Word Match- match the words together

These fun educational activities with Goldfish Crackers are an entertaining way to get them involved and eager to learn. They been mom - approved for me since Ryan was old enough to snack on food. And I love Goldfish because not only do they taste good, they are air baked, made with real cheese. There are no preservatives or fillers added, plus the colors are plant sourced. 

With my daughter our primary focus right now is getting all her alphabet letters down, right now the letter of the week is "O" and so far she has mastered writing her name (I'm so glad Elyse is short and easy to write down) she only struggled with her "s" until I reminded her it is sort of like a snake and that stuck to her ever since. 

Also if you to the Goldfish Pinterest and click on their boards you can find so many easy activities that are easy, crafty and countless of productive and helpful learning activities. I found this one for Elyse as she is learning to count and practicing her addition.

For more fun ideas go to the Goldfish Pinterest page right here

or watch on YouTube right here