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In just one short week, we go to orientation for Hampton’s preschool program. I can’t believe he is about to start school. He will only be going a couple of days a week, but he is so excited and I can’t help but think back on my school days. As a mom, my biggest concern is keeping him healthy. He will be exposed to more germs than he is used to and, because of that, he will expose my other babies. Here are a few key strategies I am using to keep my kids healthy during the busy back-to-school season.
How to Keep Kids Healthy During the School Year:
Pack healthy lunches
Cook Vegetables at dinner time
Give them a multi-vitamin
Provide healthy snacks (we love the energy-boosting citrus smoothie below)
Clean the house – especially kids rooms and toys – with disinfectant cleaners, often
Be proactive and head to Walmart to stock up on items such as Emergen-C and ChapStick that help the family feel better when illness hits at home.
Citrus Energy-Boosting Smoothie
Ingredients
- Half cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 Orange
- Half a Banana
- 4 Strawberries
- 1 pack of Emergen-C Orange
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash the fruit, cut it up and place all ingredients in a blender. Mix it well and serve.
I love this smoothie recipe. It is full of antioxidants and Vitamin C thanks to Emergen-C and other fresh ingredients! Adding this little packet makes a huge difference in boosting my energy and keeping my immune system strong. If you are making a smoothie for the kiddos, be sure to use Emergen-C Kidz! I love stocking up on Emergen-C during flu and cold season, as well as ChapStick for dry lips. I absolutely hate it when my lips get dry and like to keep some in my purse as well as in the house so that I am always prepared. ChapStick softens and protects lips every day with 11 moisturizing ingredients. SPF 12 provides UVB protection. Hydrating formula contains aloe and vitamin E.
Back-to-school means back-to-sports, homework, field trips, and everything that only a parent could understand. There are so many germs floating around this time of year. That’s why I love to keep Emergen-C on hand at all times. Emergen-C is packed with B vitamins, antioxidants†, electrolytes plus more vitamin C than 10 oranges^. With over 20 flavors, you have plenty of delicious varieties to choose from. Emerge and See. Emerge restored. Emerge replenished. Emerge Fortified.
Do your family a favor this school season and stock up on Emergen-C and ChapStick (Click to get your coupon)! What smoothie recipe would you create with all these great flavors?
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
I’ve never thought to use emergen-c in a smoothie. Great idea!
Thank you!
Yum! I’d have to make one for my son and one for me!
They are great!
Soooo my son isn’t in school yet but I totally am making this for myself and for him. I LOVE this recipe and the emergen-c included in this refreshing treat!
It is great! And you can’t beat all the vitamins!
Great great photos! This is truly stunning. I love how you added emergen – c! that adds a great flavor and makes vitamin C delicious! Love it! Thank you so much!
xo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
Thank you so much! It is so delicious and easy!
What a great idea! Nice idea for the whole family 🙂 Delicious.
It is yummy! 🙂
what a great way to sneak in a giant vitamin boost! sounds so delicious!
Thank you! It is very tasty!
Love this! I always find ways to sneak in some vitamins…our monster smoothies are green with spinach and fruit and they don’t even realize it..lol..thanks for this yummy recipe 🙂
Yum! I love green smoothies as well! Smoothies are great!
I love a good breakfast smoothie, I need to try this one. I like anything with citrus.
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I am a big fan! Thanks for stopping by, Bella!
mmm love a good smoothie recipe!
Me too!
Never thought of this before..Great idea!
Thanks, Brooke!
Ah! “Germy season” is upon us! Great ideas to stay healthy. And that smoothie! YUM! Good luck with the school year!
Ahh I know! It is great! Good luck to you as well!
Such a great idea! I’ll definitely be trying this soon!
Thank you! It’s delicious!
My first born is starting preschool this fall, too. We will also have a newborn in the house (plus a toddler), so I am interested in any and all ways to keep the germs away!
What a healthy beverage! Looks super yummy =)
Blessings,
Edye | gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Some great ideas here – Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
lovely ideas for the start of the school. Thanks for sharing it with #OMHGWW, Logan
This Smoothie recipe looks Fabulous!! Would love for you to add it to the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up at http://www.marathonsandmotivation.com I pinned this to try 🙂
Great idea for early mornings. Thank you for sharing your smoothie recipe with us at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.
Yum! This smoothie recipe sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. Hope you are having a great week! Cristina from Ava’s Alphabet
I love emergen C seriously this looks yummy & healthy. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Pinned & sharing