Elk River Backpack Blessings Annual Vendor Sale Upon Us
Elk River Backpack Blessings is holding our vendor sale on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Doors will open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is being held at Mt. Tabor in Pinch. We will be selling hot dogs and BBQs again this year. Lots of wonderful vendors to visit. Call Jennifer O'Dell at (304) 389-0393 to learn more. You can also let us know you are coming via our Elk River Backpack Blessings Facebook Event Page. A great time was had at last year's event and look
Teaching Your Kids About Nutrition
From: Squishable Baby Nutrition is important is important at all ages, especially as children develop. Sometimes (let's face it, many times) kids make bad decisions. It is our job to teach them about food choices. And why they are made. As a parent, you’re responsible for teaching your child almost everything about the world. What you teach them now will influence their choices for the rest of their life, and it’s a lot of pressure, especially when it comes to something as e
Memorial Day Patriotic Snacks for Kids: 10 Red White and Blue Food Ideas!
From: Forkly By: Angela Nightingale As many parents know, next week is Memorial Day – and the perfect day to teach your kids the importance of being patriotic. While your kids are at home enjoying their day off from school, why not make this holiday unique and fun with a bunch of red, white and blue snacks? In addition to eating cool treats, you can teach them about the sacrifices many individuals made to make this country a better place for everyone to live. In honor of Memo
30 Kid Friendly Summer Snacks
From: Super Healthy Kids Summer is here which means family fun and of course hungry kids home all day! So, if you’re tired of hearing “I’m hungry” all day long, this list is for you! These healthy snack ideas are sure to keep even your hungriest kiddos happy this summer. KID FRIENDLY SUMMER SNACKS – FRUIT & VEGGIES: Of course, fresh fruit and vegetables are natures best snacks, but sometimes we need to get creative to make them exciting and kid friendly. Here are some fresh f
World Hunger Day is May 28th
THIS WORLD HUNGER DAY, THE HUNGER PROJECT IS FOCUSING ON GOOD NUTRITION. Good nutrition – an adequate and well-balanced diet – is a cornerstone of good health. Better nutrition is related to improved infant child and maternal health, stronger immune systems and safer pregnancy and childbirth. People with adequate nutrition are more productive and can create opportunities to break the cycles of poverty and hunger. Experts agree that tackling malnutrition is not only the right
Elk River Backpack Blessings Annual Vendor Fair Set
Elk River Backpack Blessings is holding our vendor sale on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Doors will open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is being held at Mt. Tabor in Pinch. We will be selling hot dogs and BBQs again this year. Lots of wonderful vendors to visit. Call Jennifer O'Dell at (304) 389-0393 to learn more. You can also let us know you are coming via our Elk River Backpack Blessings Facebook Event Page. A great time was had at last year's event and look
10 Sandwich-Free Lunch Ideas for Kids
From: The Kitchen 10 Sandwich-Free Kids' Lunch Ideas... Or, you know, sandwich-free lunch ideas for anyone. Because I don't know anyone who, deep down, doesn't want food on a stick at some point. P.S. All 10 ideas are nut-free, to correspond to many schools' preferences that school lunches omit potentially allergenic foods. You're welcome. 1. Food on Sticks Think chicken satays, beef skewers, or sausage kebabs, packed on lunchbox-sized sticks for kids. Because everything is m
Why Is a Healthy Diet Important for Child Development?
From: Live Strong Early childhood is an important period for cognitive, behavioral, and physical development. A healthy and nutritious diet is one of the most important factors for ensuring that a child reaches optimal development. Promotes Optimal Growth During early childhood, the body is growing at an alarming rate. This rate slows down after age 1, and may occur in spurts throughout childhood, adolescence, and puberty. A child needs adequate dietary intake to provide enou
