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Let’s ring in the New Year with a fun sparkling juice to share with your family! To make some kid-friendly bubbles to toast with this New Years Eve, mix together: ● 1 cup apple juice ● 1 cup grape juice (white or red) ● 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
Try to choose “no added sugar” juices and make sure to serve over lots of ice! Cheers to a great 2025 ahead!
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The New Year is the perfect time to create new goals to build healthy habits, so why not make some as a family this year? Write down 1-2 goals in a common room (where everyone can see it!) like the kitchen; make sure they are obtainable and everyone is bought-in to prioritizing them. - Planning, preparing, and/or eating meals together each week - Volunteering together as a family each month - Setting aside time for practicing gratitude each day - Limiting screen time each day - Enjoying playing an activity or watching a movie together each month
For more ideas on family-centered resolutions, visit https://modernparentsmessykids.com/top-10-new-years-resolutions-to-make-with-your-family/#google_vignette.
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Reading food labels, although very confusing at first, is a simple way to make informed choices about the foods your family eats. Focus on the ingredient list and look for whole, recognizable foods while avoiding added sugars, artificial dyes, and preservatives. Pay attention to serving sizes and key nutrients like fiber, protein, and sodium to ensure balance. Teaching your kids to read labels can also empower them to make healthier choices as they grow! Check out the American Heart Association’s guide to understanding these tricky labels.
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Screens—whether TVs, tablets, phones, or computers—can be useful distractions at times, but they may cause more harm than good during meals. Eating while distracted can lead to overeating or undereating, disrupt digestion, and encourage unhealthy habits like picky eating or long-term reliance on screens during meals. While it’s a common habit for many families, it’s one worth breaking. Gradually reducing screen time, especially during meals, can help foster mindful eating and healthier habits for the whole family. Find a great place to start with these simple steps and comprehensive ideas!
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The Online School Lunch Difference
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Lunch lines and school cafeterias can be challenging to manage efficiently. With HotLunch.com, schools and food service providers can streamline operations by using a classroom-based distribution system, including delivering lunch directly to students’ classrooms. This not only simplifies the process but also ensures a smoother and more organized meal distribution. |
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HotLunch.com is used by schools across North America! With HotLunch.com you can easily manage school-lunch administration, publish lunch menus online, receive payments, and reduce time spent on managing parent transactions, including fundraising, after-school care, volunteering, and much more.
See For Yourself!
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HotLunch.com Now Available in Spanish & French |
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Our school lunch software is now available in Spanish and French, making it easier for schools around the world to utilize our school lunch system. This update allows more families to reap the benefits of HotLunch.com. |
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Hotlunch.com partners to educate unprivileged girls |
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We are proud to partner with Ainiti.org, an organization that empowers and educates underprivileged girls through technology. Thanks to you, profits from Hotlunch.com will be used to support girls in need.
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Abbie Hebron is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition). She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Missouri State University, and then attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned her master's degree. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was the recipient of South Carolina's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2022. In her free time, Abbie enjoys baking, traveling, hiking, and playing tennis with family and friends. |
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Simple, Fast, Accurate solution for Schools, Food Service Providers & Offices www.hotlunch.com |
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