<![CDATA[After-school Snacks]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:05:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Easy snacks for after school hangouts]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968189/easy-snacks-for-after-school-hangouts Please your hungry kids with creative after school snacks that make hanging out or studying much more fun! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968189/easy-snacks-for-after-school-hangouts Living School & Education School Food Vicki Clinebell Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:04:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Keeping kids fueled for after school activities]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968209/keeping-kids-fueled-for-after-school-activities High protein and low fat foods make energizing snacks to keep kids going strong! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968209/keeping-kids-fueled-for-after-school-activities Living School & Education School Food Vicki Clinebell Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:50:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Keeping kids fueled for outdoor activities]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964080/keeping-kids-fueled-for-outdoor-activities Children perform better physically and are able to concentrate on activities and learning when their growing bodies are fueled with healthy foods. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964080/keeping-kids-fueled-for-outdoor-activities Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice More Parenting Advice Vicki Clinebell Tue, 01 May 2012 01:36:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Real moms share: Our after-school snack rituals ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/957079/after-school-snack-rituals Grabbing a bag of potato chips is easy, but providing your kids with a healthy, tasty after-school snack is the difference between a budding brain and a growing waistline. Plus, it gives you time to bond with your child. Take an opportunity to chat about her day at school as you whip up these amazing snacks. We rounded up ideas from real moms about the after-school snack rituals in their lives. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/957079/after-school-snack-rituals Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Christina Caldwell Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:28:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Fun, smart snacks for kids]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842783/fun-smart-snacks-for-kids Help your kids avoid the cookie jar when they get home from school with these fun, smart snacks just for them! From "dip"-able treats to 100-calorie faves, this list will have you covered. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842783/fun-smart-snacks-for-kids Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Courtney Dial Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:54:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Snack planner: Make the most of your shopping list]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/839907/snack-planner-make-the-most-of-your-shopping-list Planning your family's meals for the week makes life easier in so many ways. Planning your family's snacks can bring the same ease and convenience, as well. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to do, and how much time and money you'll save. You may just end up with better snacks, too. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/839907/snack-planner-make-the-most-of-your-shopping-list Food & Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Whitney Coy Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:44:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Fun finger foods for teens]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/839779/5-fun-finger-foods-for-teens When your teens come home from school, they usually have one thing on their minds: Food. You want to stock your kitchen with snacks that are easy to grab, but you also want to avoid unhealthy, prepackaged, salty or sugary treats. Here are five fun and healthy finger foods your hungry teens will devour. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/839779/5-fun-finger-foods-for-teens Food & Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Elaina Verhoff Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:13:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best after-school snacks for busy families ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839299/best-after-school-snacks-for-busy-families After-school snacks are as essential to school as backpacks, books and number 2 pencils. This is the chance to give your children an extra boost between school and homework or extra-curricular activities. Forget those packaged sugary snacks and opt for one of these tasty, quick and easy snacks; they taste so good that you’ll forget they’re good for you. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/839299/best-after-school-snacks-for-busy-families Living School & Education School Food Wendy Marie Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:44:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Quick ways to cool down after school]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838745/quick-ways-to-cool-down-after-school Sitting in a classroom when it still feels like summer outside is a total bummer. Moms can’t change the school schedule or control the weather, but they can offer their kids some cool, refreshing after-school treats that will help banish the grumpiness. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838745/quick-ways-to-cool-down-after-school Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Barbara Clinebell Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:22:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Special treats any kid will love]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838487/special-treats-any-kid-will-love Kids love treats -- especially snacks they can help make with just a few ingredients. Sometimes, the best treats are inventive variations of their favorites, or new combinations of foods they already love. Get creative with these fun snacks and treats! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838487/special-treats-any-kid-will-love Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Vicki Clinebell