It's Winter Time, So What?

Winter brings colder weather and in return, sickness becomes rampant. So, you wonder what are some ways to help prevent my child from getting sick and keep them healthy.

Here are just a few tips to keep our kids healthy:
1. Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 15 to 20 seconds.

2. Exercise for at least a half hour or more. Regular physical activity helps build the immune system!

3. Eat a healthy and nutritious breakfast each and every morning.

4. Use tissues when sneezing and coughing. Helps to stop the spread of germs.

5. Dress your kids in layers and don't forget about their hands and head when going to play outside.

Here's to a great, but healthy Winter!

-Jane Marie

Credit: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H

Snack Sunday :: Thanksgiving Edition ::

Gobble gobble! =) It's almost Thanksgiving time... A time for families to get together, have fun, and eat great food!

Here's a recipe to keep the kids at bay until the Thanksgiving dinner is ready.











Credit: Familyfun.go.com

Fruit Gobbler:
Ingredients:
Bosc pear (head)
Melon (body)
Cheese (beak and tail feathers)
Red pepper (snood, feet and side feathers)
Raisins (eyes)
Grapes (tail feathers)
Bamboo skewers
Toothpicks

Instructions:
1. Stabilize the melon body by cutting a shallow slice off the rind to form a flat base. Using a section of bamboo skewer, attach a Bosc pear head to the melon, as shown.

2. Cut a cheese triangle beak and red pepper snood. Attach both, along with raisin eyes, to the head with sections of toothpick.

3. Cut red pepper feet and set them in place. For tail feathers, skewer cheese cubes and red grapes, then insert the skewers as shown. Pin pepper side feathers in place with toothpicks.

Credit: FamilyFunMagazine

Enjoy!!

-Jane Marie

Open Casting Call for Ladybug Couture Fashion Show




Do you think you have what it takes to be a runway superstar?

Ladybug Couture will debut their spring collection at the Ladybug for Girls' Annual Mother & Daughter Fitness Day event on Saturday, February 12, 2011.




The beneficiary for this event will be Girls' Inc.






More information on the event is at www.ladybugforgirls.org.

Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the EXTRAVAGANZA!

We are looking for female models with the following characteristics:
- ages 4 to 12
- all ethnicities are welcome and encouraged
- high energy
- outgoing

Location:



Atlanta Northlake Holiday Inn (Tucker area)
the LAVISTA banquet room
2158 Ranchwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30345




Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010

Time: Please arrive on time for your child’s age group time interval
Ages 4 & 5: 12pm – 1pm
Ages 6 & 7: 1pm – 2pm
Ages 8-9: 2pm – 3pm
Ages 10-11: 3pm – 4pm
Age 12: 4-5pm

Please bring the following:
- one headshot
- one full body shot
-Include the following information: Child’s Name, Age, Clothing Size, Shoe Size, Height, and Contact Information

**Your child will be REQUIRED to walk the runway in front of a crowd at the open call**

Note: Photos need not be professional. Also, they will be kept for selection purposes.
If you do not have the items listed above at the time of your child's audition, your child will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please email Jane Marie at janemarielbc@gmail.com

Visit us online at www.ladyforgirls.com

Fun Family Activities for Fall

Although the weather is slighly cooler now, doesn't mean all outdoor activities have to stop until warmer weather returns. Here are just a few fun activities for the family to do to stay active throughout the fall and winter seasons.


Image from ThundaFunda.com


- Take a nature walk and collect different leaves to make arts and crafts (Special thanks to Tabatha for sharing this great idea with us)

- Raking leaves into piles and placing a hidden treasure in the piles for the kids to find

- Visit a local pumpkin patch or apple orchard to pick pumpkins or apples to make pies or fruit baskets for the holidays

- Make a scarecrow by using old clothes and stuffing until firm while using a pumpkin for the head

Hope you all have fun this Autumn season staying active and healthy!

Adios!
-Jane Marie

Snack Sunday :: Harvest Corn Mix ::

With Fall in full swing, this recipe is perfect for the cooler weather. =D

Harvest Corn Mix

Ingredients:
6 cups air-popped popcorn
1 cup dried apricots, diced
1 cup dried apples, diced
1/4 cup golden raisens
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup roasted and salted pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:
1. Combine popped corn, apricots, apples, golden raisens, nuts and seeds in a large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over popcorn mix.
3. Tosss until evenly coated.

Makes 9 servings.

Eating healthy is delicious! If you have any healthy recipe suggestions, leave a comment here or on Facebook. Can't wait to hear all of your great ideas!

-Jane Marie