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Homemade chocolate pudding is one of my favorite things. It is so smooth and creamy, and I have fond memories of eating it as a kid. Storebought chocolate pudding is okay, but homemade is so delicious!
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We all face different challenges with our kids, and if you have more than one child, you know that every child is different. We did just about the same thing in regards to feeding the boys with our older two, and somehow, D is the better eater. He will try almost anything once, loves broccoli, milk, salmon, and kefir, and I feel like he is getting the nutrition and vitamins that his body needs to grow healthy and strong. The Captain, on the other hand, is not likely to try new things, turns up his nose at food often, and would live off of bread and sweets if we let him. I do not want to label him as "picky," but he is definitely a food snubber.
What happened and why are they so different? I am not sure, so I cannot tell you, in all honesty! We served them both pureed baby foods, both were breastfed and formula fed, both had a sensitivity to milk that they have seemed to grow out of, and they turned out completely different. (While the verdict is still out with Baby Brother, I tried a different approach with him, baby-led weaning, to try to avoid the food snubbing as his oldest brother does. I'll fill you in when he's 5. ha!)
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Our entire family suffers with allergy issues, yet somehow, we are always unprepared when allergy season hits. Spring is our absolute favorite time of the year and being outside is a must. Soccer games, planting our garden, going to the park, fishing, looking for bugs, and just being outside and enjoying the weather as a family is very important to us. Allergies have ruined much of this time for us year after year, but this year, I'm going to be prepared! I purchased a few items that will get our family through allergy season in our Family Allergy Season Survival Kit.
The older boys and I went to Walgreens to see what we would need to deal with our allergy issues before they became a big problem. I quickly found their allergy medication section and saw the Well at Walgreens brand of different medications. Hubby had asked me to pick him up some Wal-Zyr, which is a 24 hour antihistimine for adults.
The Captain has allergies year-round and we need to always carry something with us in case he breaks out in hives or has a sneezing fit. Last Spring, he and a friend were rolling in the grass and he immediately started itching, sneezing, and had itchy eyes. I found that Well at Walgreens had a quick acting antihistimine for children called Wal-Dryl allergy tabs AND they had a bonus size, too!
We also have skin allergies and eczema and while we aren't sure exactly what causes it, we do know that our skin has to be extra moisturized and protected against allergens. Walgreens had a tremendous selection of products for eczema and skin care. I found a great heavy duty, non-petroleum moisturizer from BabyGanics that is pure and natural, so I decided to give it a shot. So far, it has helped the Captain's skin stay moisturized and feel much better!
So what's in our family allergy season survival kit? Here's a run down of the essentials:
Walgreens also has a terrific selection of vitamins and supplements for kids and adults to boost immunity so allergy issues won't be such a problem. And of course, don't forget the pain relievers, humidifiers, and Breathe Right nose strips to make breathing at night easier. We also rely on Walgreens for our prescription medication when it is needed. Walgreens truly is a one stop shop for allergy season.
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What does your family rely on to get through allergy season?
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Have you ever looked at the ingredients list of your vitamins or supplements? I hadn't, until I became pregnant with #3. My go to prenatal vitamin had food dyes, chemicals, and the source of the vitamins and minerals was unknown. This got me to realize that I need to be checking the labels of all the supplements and vitamins we use in our house. When I discovered Natural Vitality, I was excited because the organic, non GMO ingredients in their supplements are high quality and Non-GMO Project certified. That's not an easy task, but Natural Vitality has done it.
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We are extremely lucky that D loves his fruits and veggies and has the ability to eat a well balanced meal. Does he always? Well, no, but he does a lot! The Captain, however, stays away from anything green except for salad, and I worry about him getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals. They both have their days where they don't want to eat anything healthy, so adding a vitamin to their daily diets was something important to us.
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for L'il Critters. I received a product sample and promotional item as a thank you for participating.
We are extremely lucky that D loves his fruits and veggies and has the ability to eat a well balanced meal. Does he always? Well, no, but he does a lot! The Captain, however, stays away from anything green except for salad, and I worry about him getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals. They both have their days where they don't want to eat anything healthy, so adding a vitamin to their daily diets was something important to us.
I recently got to try the Antioxidant Natural Greens from Tropical Traditions. I was looking for a great, simple dietary supplement to to add to smoothies that would add vitamins and nutrition and I wouldn't have to create it myself.
I recently got to try the Antioxidant Natural Greens from Tropical Traditions. I was looking for a great, simple dietary supplement to to add to smoothies that would add vitamins and nutrition and I wouldn't have to create it myself.
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| the Captain’s vitamin of choice – Sour Gummies |
* daily value not established
