Looking for some Healthy Snacks-here are some award winning ideas:

PB&J Flowers: For each sandwich, cut two slices of bread into flower shapes with a cookie cutter. 2. Cut a hole in one of the slices by pressing a water bottle cap into the center. 3. Spread the peanut butter and jelly on the whole piece and place the slice with the hole on top. From the wonderful people at Family Fun Magazine!

Banana Smoothie...or any kind of smoothie! In a blender, combine 1 cp. crushed ice, 1/2 cp. yogurt,1 banana, and 1 tsp. juice. Blend until smooth. Serve with a straw. For variety, try adding other fruits such as strawberries or blueberries. Freeze the fruit for a richer smoothie.

Stuffed Apple Scoop out the core from an apple. Stuff the center with peanut butter, cream cheese, or other spread. Top with raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips.

Healthy Sunflower Treat Your child will enjoy helping you assemble this treat! Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on the rice cake. Sprinkle sunflower or sesame seeds on top of the peanut butter/cream cheese. Arrange a few cut up carrot slices like petals around the edge of the rice cake. Add a celery stalk as a flower stem, and orange slices for leaves.

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Best Restaurants for Kids!
Stats show, we love to go out to eat! But where are the favorite places to dine with kids? Here are a few top picks. Don't forget to share your favs by clicking comments button below. Yum!
Panera Bread-Fast, Organic, Fun food that is catered to kids-we love that! Panera Bread is very smart with their New Kids Menu. PB&J on whole grain bread, Grilled Cheese, or Deli Sandwiches served with Organic Squeezable Yogurt, and Organic Milk or Apple Juice make this a tasty stop for the whole family!
Applebee's-The great part about Applebee's is you can substitute any item, try broccoli instead of fries or if you have 2 kids in tow sub just one of the fries for broccoli and split the fries from one child's plate and the broccoli between both kids.
Olive Garden-The kids menu ($2.95-$4.25) includes chicken fingers and fries, pastas and sauces, shells and cheese. Servings are large. The pasta is sure winner and all come with covered drink cups and crayons!
Chili’s -It is all about choices on the children's menu. Kids can circle their choices from main to seven side options to beverages. Great choices are grilled chicken sandwich with corn on the cob plus milk.
Red Lobster-Another great choice serving up side options plus kids get a free appetizer of either applesauce or veggies with ranch dipping sauce! Try the snow crab legs for kids-super fun!
Ruby Tuesday -Two words-Salad Bar. Kids love choosing their own food and moving their legs to pick it out so let them.
Subway-Plenty of healthy sandwich options. Just grab a bag of baked potato chips, milk, and you have a healthy, fast alternative to fast food.

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Ann's Quick Corn Bread Deep-Dish Pizza-Fast and Loved by Many Adoring Kids! from Family Fun Magazine passed on by www.nemothers.org (Visit for a Hodge Podge of Family Recipes)


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INGREDIENTS:
Crust:
1 (8 1/2-ounce) box Jiffy brand corn-muffin mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Topping:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (26-ounce) jar of your favorite pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound sausage of your choice, cooked and crumbled or sliced
1/2 pound Monterey Jack, shredded
1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Prepare the muffin mix using the egg and 1/2 cup of milk. (Note: this amount of milk is different from what's called for in the package directions.) Add the Parmesan, then spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the pan.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet, then sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cook the sauce until it thickens, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Arrange half of the cooked, room-temperature sausage on the cornmeal batter. Pour the sauce over the batter, spreading it evenly, then layer on the remaining sausage. Bake for 15 minutes, then top the mixture with Monterey Jack and bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve. Makes 6 servings.

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