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Snack Corner
Here are some super sweet and easy holiday snack ideas:
Pretzel Wreaths
Ingredients Pretzel rings (round shaped pretzels) Hershey's Hugs Christmas M&M's Easy release aluminum foil Directions Line a cookie sheet with easy release aluminum foil. Place the pretzel rings flat on the cookie sheet. Place one Hershey Hug in the center of each pretzel ring. Put the cookie sheet in a 350-degree oven for 3 minutes (just until the Hug gets melty). Remove from oven and place an M&M on top of each hug, and press the M&M down so the melted Hug fills the center of the pretzel ring. Let cool for 5 minutes (until the Hug has set up a bit) and remove from pan. Place on wax paper to completely cool.
"Martha Stewart showed up at Manhattan FBI Headquarters to have her fingerprints taken and pose for a mug shot. Then Martha explained how to get ink off your fingers using seltzer water and lemon juice." Conan O'Brien, 2004
Xylitol This substance is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to recumbancy and seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be seen within a few days. Onions, Garlic, Chives These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies. An occasional low dose, such as what might be found in pet foods or treats, likely will not cause a problem, but we recommend that pets NOT be given large quantities of these foods. Milk Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other milk-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset. Salt Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many salty foods include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and even death. In other words, keep those salty chips to yourself! If you suspect your pet has eaten any of the following foods, please note the amount ingested and contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Keep your pets happy AND healthy this holiday season!
Read a Book
This may seem obvious, but too many families overlook the simple task of building an in-home library. A 20-year study led by Mariah Evans, a professor of sociology and resource economics at the University of Nevada, Reno, tied books in the home to academic success. Even if parents have no college education, children of lesser-educated parents benefit the most from having books in the home. Through the study, Evans has been looking for ways to help Nevada's rural communities, in terms of economic development and education. Such research can be applied to basically any rural areaincluding Gilmer County, West Virginia. As reported in Science Daily, Evans asked, "What kinds of investments should we be making to help these kids get ahead? She answered by explaining The results of this study indicate that getting some books into their homes is an inexpensive way that we can help these children succeed. Even a little bit goes a long way," in terms of the number of books in a home. Having as few as 20 books in the home has a significant impact on propelling a child to a higher level of education, and the more books you add, the greater the benefit. "You get a lot of 'bang for your book'," Evans said. "It's quite a good return-on-investment in a time of scarce resources."
Write a Letter
Old-fashioned letter writing is a dying art, what with email and texting. Help your child write a letter to Grandma, her cousins, or a friend, and make someones day when the mailbox is opened a few days later.
Go on a Treasure Hunt
Think of some unusual spots around your house, or plant some treasures in rooms and on shelves (in an age-appropriate location, of course). Then make a list of objects and have your children go on a treasure hunt. If they cant yet read, draw a sketch of the hidden item.
Mistletoe by Walter de la Mare (1913) Sitting under the mistletoe (Pale-green, fairy mistletoe), One last candle burning low, All the sleepy dancers gone, Just one candle burning on, Shadows lurking everywhere: Some one came, and kissed me there. Tired I was; my head would go Nodding under the mistletoe (Pale-green, fairy mistletoe), No footsteps came, no voice, but only, Just as I sat there, sleepy, lonely, Stooped in the still and shadowy air Lips unseenand kissed me there.
Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. Washington Irving
Peppermint Patty: Try to catch snowflakes on your tongue. It's fun. Linus Van Pelt: Mmm. Needs sugar. Lucy Van Pelt: It's too early. I never eat December snowflakes. I always wait until January. Linus Van Pelt: They sure look ripe to me.
Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store. Dr. Seuss