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Preschooler

April 22

Mom Hack: How To Control Your Kids' Snacking

You can also use it to control hubby's cravings!

With the enhanced community quarantine in place, most families have resorted to bulk-buying grocery items so parents can lessen the number of times that they go out of the house. (Check out supermarkets where you can order online here.) The problem: With
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February 24

Look, They Exist: Healthy Gummy Bears and Potato Chips

Plus 5 more healthy and locally made to-go snacks for kids

What’s the best way to calm down a cranky kiddo? By whipping out a delicious snack you have stashed in your bag just for the occasion. For delicious and healthy snack options, skip the grocery aisle and shop from these local stores
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November 11

5 Recipes That Will Trick Your Child Into Eating Veggies

Looks delicious, right? The kids will think so too!

If there's probably one thing parents all over the world have in common, it's probably the insurmountable resistance they face when they try to get children to eat their vegetables. Sometimes to get the kids to eat healthy, a few tricks have
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October 29

Payday Crunchy Treat! This Combines Two of Our All-Time Faves

Indulge yourself on cheat-day weekends!

Who doesn’t love bacon and chicharon? Granted, this might be going against your healthy diet regimen, if any. But once in a while, on cheat-day weekends, you can indulge yourself (and maybe hubby, too!) with this ultimate mouth-watering snack. Serve it with
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October 14

5 Homemade Alternatives to Store-Bought Potato Chips

Chocolate apple chips or salted egg chips anyone? We've got recipes for those plus more.

Trying to cut out processed food from your household? That doesn’t mean you can’t have the satisfyingly crunchy chips anymore! Try something different and forego potato with these other delectable snacking options:1. Wonton Wrapper Chips with Chili SauceWe start off with something
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October 7

From Breakfast to Dinner, 12 Balanced Meals for Your Toddler

Use these meals as foundation to expand and recreate your own kid menus and provide the ultimate food journey for your child.

The stage when babies start eating solids is one of the messiest (but certainly fun) times in a parent’s life. I call it a wild adventure because, as wonderful as it is to see our baby be curious about food, it can
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September 3

To Do: Learn How To Make Chicken Empanadas!

Try your hand at baking and learn how to make homemade empanadas!

Want a filling merienda for hubby and the kids this weekend? Try your hand at baking and learn how to make this Filipino snack staple. After perfecting the chicken empanada, you can also experiment with different fillings such as chili con carne,
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August 19

7 Recipes to Make With Your Toaster Oven

That mini-oven on your kitchen countertop can do more than toast pandesal.

Filipino houses don't typically have ovens in the kitchen. Toaster ovens (or oven toasters to us Pinoys), on the other hand, are found in almost every household. How else would you reheat your pandesal, right? Other than for toasting bread, there are
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August 13

Put a Japanese Twist on Your French Fries

Add variety--the spicy kind--to this family favorite.

Cooking French fries for the kids? Set aside some for you and the hubby, and give it this grown-up twist: wasabi! You can also use less of the Japanese staple to ease up on the spice, but we think you will enjoy the
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July 29

5 Energy Boosting Foods for the Tired Parent

Keep up with the kids with these healthy, energizing eats.

To keep up with rambunctious kids, a parent’s energy level needs to stay up throughout the day. And that’s difficult especially when the children seem to have an endless supply of it. Keep your own stash of energy boosters (that doesn’t include
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May 6

5 Easy Last-Minute Recipes for Those Unexpected Guests

These quick meals are perfect when you get unexpected guests or simply pushed for time.

Find yourself in a scenario where you need to whip up something fast at the last minute? Here are five recipes that will save you time to actually enjoy the food yourself. When you just need to eat fast but healthy...Quick Tuna SaladToss
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February 20

Weekend Recipe: Cornflake-crusted Fish Burgers

Get creative with your cornflakes--and add an instant energy boost in your snack.

Get creative with your cornflakes! Use it as breading for fish burgers and add a boost of energy in your snacks. Whether you have it as a breakfast meal or as an afternoon snack, you and your fmaily will enjoy every bite.
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February 5

Weekend Recipe: Mini Fiesta Frittatas

Enjoy it as a snack or as a quick filling breakfast treat!

It's a great recipe to involve the kids in prepping a healthy snack (or you can just sneak in the veggies, too!) because you can play with the ingredients you and your child wants. If your mornings are always rushed, then this
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June 27

Baon idea: Apple Cereal Muffins

Here's a healthy snack for your little one from Yummy.ph!

Are you on the lookout for a sweet and healthy treat for your preschooler? These dense muffins are made with good stuff, like fresh apples, yogurt, and whole wheat cereal!The recipe below makes 10 muffins, so there's more than enough for your
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June 17

Family Movie Night: Tips + Homemade Snacks | Smart Parenting

Looking forward to a long weekend? Why not have a family movie night at home? Here are some fun snacks for the occasion.

Family movie night with healthy snacks can be a simple pleasure for you and your family. It can be something the children and even the adults can look forward to after a grueling week. It’s a good welcome to the fun weekend
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April 30

Useful Toddler Gift: Munchkin Snack Catcher

Want to give a toddler gift that everyone will love? Try the Munchkin Snack Catcher.

Buying a toddler gift is no easy feat. With numerous options available—books, toys, feeding products, clothes, etc., one can easily get overwhelmed. Sure, you can easily just grab anything off the shelf if you want, but you would want to give something
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January 6

Potato Balls

Try this scrumptious snack for your tots!
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January 6

Potato Balls

Try this scrumptious snack for your tots!
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November 4

Toddler Recipe: Veggie Tempura Pick Up Sticks

Introduce healthy merienda ideas to your child with this yummy snack time suggestion.

Ingredients Steps 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Combine sour cream and cheese powder. 3. Put crushed potato chips in a bowl. 4. Dip veggie sticks in sour cream then roll in crushed potato chips. 5. Place prepared pieces on a baking tray,
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November 4

Toddler Recipe: Veggie Tempura Pick Up Sticks

Introduce healthy merienda ideas to your child with this yummy snack time suggestion.

Ingredients Steps 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Combine sour cream and cheese powder. 3. Put crushed potato chips in a bowl. 4. Dip veggie sticks in sour cream then roll in crushed potato chips. 5. Place prepared pieces on a baking tray,

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