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Wash up anywhere
We all know the importance of washing our hands. But what to do when you’re nowhere near a sink? Natural hand sanitizers made from essential oils are effective at killing germs and they’re ready...
Need a new toothbrush?
The American Dental Association recommends that adults replace their toothbrushes every 3-4 months for maximum effectiveness against decay. Children's toothbrushes need replacing even more frequently â...
Hunt and gather
Think of outdoor scavenger hunts as a way for kids to get up close and personal with nature in all her forms. Whether they’re handling sticks, stones, or squiggly friends, touching is a form of...
Exercise anger management
Exercise helps us manage stress. Now researchers think it may also help us handle anger. According to a study of children published in the November ‘08 issue of Pediatric Exercise Science, exercise...
Make the math curriculum more "nutritious"
Nowadays, schoolchildren learn about real-life math concepts such as credit, balancing checkbooks, and bill paying. Why not calorie consumption? Some experts support incorporating instruction on...
Baby your food
If there’s ever a product that begged for the homemade touch, it’s baby food. Conventional commercial baby foods are not the most natural choice for your little one and cleaner organic varieties cost...
Turn kids into cooks
Make stocking stuffers tasty Small packages of natural and locally grown gourmet foods make great stocking stuffers and miniature gifts. Today, challenge yourself to think outside the standard gift...
Coast on snow
Snow, speed, and simple pleasure — for many, sledding is childhood. This winter, challenge yourself to journey someplace snowy for at least one day of good old-fashioned sledding. _Always consult a...
Build a snowman
What do a carrot nose, and two eyes made out of coal mean to you? If the answer is, something you haven’t done in years, it’s time for a change! Today, challenge yourself to escape to snowy parts and...
Pool to school
Currently driving the kids to school when other modes of transport exist? If options like busing, walking, or biking aren’t convenient, try reaching out to other parents; you may find another...
Rethink your kids’ lunches
Have you ever analyzed the nutritional value of what your kids eat every day? In the next 24 hours, reevaluate the contents of your kids’ lunch boxes and see if you can make some healthier...
Sack your kids’ lunch box
Did you know that your child’s soft vinyl lunch box might contain lead? Although the US Consumer Product Safety Commission maintains that such lead levels are too low to pose a threat, environmental...
Decide on diapers
Many eco-minded people assume that cloth is the greener choice when it comes to diapers. Not always so: Depending on your location, your local landfill situation, and many other factors, disposables...
Spice up your kids’ snack selection
Snack time is a great opportunity to increase the health factor in your kids’ diets. But rather than making drastic changes that might take some getting used to, try more subtle changes to start out...
Make family time happen
Sometimes it’s important to reassess our schedules and our commitment to family life. If you’ve been feeling like you don’t have enough quality time with your loved ones, challenge yourself this...
Hop to hopscotch
Remember when you owned the blacktop? Hopscotch captures the joy of using your body in challenging, varied ways, while also improving your aim and balancing skills. Plus, it’s something we can...
Tag - you’re it!
As a kid you ran around just for the fun of it, remember? Jog your memory with friendly game of tag. You can level the playing field by having faster or fitter players hop, skip or jump instead of...
Monkey around at the playground
When was the last time you slid down the slide? Or hung on the monkey bars? You may be surprised that lots of these activities leave you puffing after a few tries. Bring a kid along for inspiration or...
Spread dance fever
Are you a dancing queen? Or do you have two left feet? Either way, when you gather a group of friends or kids for an at-home dance off you’ll get your heart pumping, plus a great ab workout from all...
Jump Double Dutch style
There’s a reason some of the fittest athletes in the world jump rope as part of their regimens – it works. But kids do because it’s good old-fashioned fun. Double Dutch requires extra coordination...
Hide and go seek
Where’s your best hiding spot? The great thing about playing hide and seek is that it exercises your body and your imagination. Challenge yourself to rally the young'un's and treat them to a game...
Catch some exercise
Few things are as elemental as tossing a ball back and forth with a friend. Challenge yourself to grab a glove, invite a kid or call up a pal, and head outside for a leisurely game of catch. _(When...
Go outside and play
In the next 24 hours, plan an outdoor activity with your friends and family. Hiking, biking, flying a kite, or playing catch — anything goes as long as you have fun...
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Mighty Bites Cereal, Honey Crunch
We created Kashi Mighty Bites™ cereal specifically to help kids with both their developing minds and their growing bodies! With its lightly sweetened Honey Crunch™ taste and crunchy fun...
