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Thanksgiving Hostess Checklist
Every family tells its share of classic disasters at the holidays. Prevent your Thanksgiving event from becoming a family legend by planning ahead. A checklist for all of your hosting duties ensures the turkey isn’t still frozen and the guests are entertained. Referring to a list reduces the chances of omitting an important step in the preparation process.
Essential Baby Registry Checklist
It’s easy to go ga-ga over the thousands of adorable infant items on the shelves of baby megastores and cozy boutiques. If you’re a first-time parent, it can be tempting to stock your registry with every imaginable trinket. But be sure to have a healthy balance of “wants” versus “needs.” You’ll also want to include gift items that cover a range of prices so your loved ones can select gifts that fit their budget.
How to Eat Organic on a Budget
Consumers, for the most part, are aware of the benefits of consuming organic foods, including a reduced chance of ingesting toxic chemicals and pesticides. The problem is that many organic products come at a steep price. It can be challenging to integrate more than a few organic foods into your diet, but with some creative planning, it is possible to eat organic on a budget.
Creative Toddler Snacks
Make creative toddler snacks that keep his imagination soaring and his body healthy. Healthy snacks can be assembled at home, with ingredients you already have on hand. Combine foods in interesting ways and build snacks into familiar shapes or activities, including a picnic. Toddlers can eat 1,000 to 1,400 calories per day, according to the Nemours Foundation. Making the snacks both healthy and playful will help toddlers get the nutrition they need, and have fun while eating them.
Garden Theme Parties
Garden parties can be formal or whimsical, for families, for children or for adults. Customize these themes to accommodate adult or youth guests, or a combination of the two. Practice healthy food safety for any garden party and keep cold foods chilled and hot foods hot. Check food temperatures and freshness often, and remove any questionable food items. Serve garden party foods in stages rather than presenting all of the dishes at once, to ensure freshness. Keep garden party guests hydrated with plenty of liquids. When hosting a garden party without an awning or tents, plan a rain date or have a backup plan if the party needs to be moved indoors.