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Healthy Afternoon Snack: Sweet Strawberries & Rice

January 4, 2015 by Kelly Dedeaux

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

Tracking Pixel These deliciously amazing recipes are written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. All ideas and opinions are my own. 

How many of you start dragging about mid-afternoon? I surely do, and need a little pick-me-up to help me keep chasing my kids, getting work done, laundry….the list goes on. Basically, I need energy all day long, as all you busy mama’s can understand! Luckily I can whip up this super delish Healthy Afternoon Snack: Sweet Strawberries & Rice really fast, enjoy every bite, then get right back to my day. Plus, I’m sharing a great breakfast idea that’s as fast as can be, plus totally filling and tasty!

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

I love strawberries. If I had to pick a favorite fruit, although I love most of them, I’d have to say strawberries are right at the top. Sweet and tangy flavor, and they go with so many things! So it’s only natural that I want them for my healthy afternoon snack as often as I can. I want something filling, too, so mixing the fruit in with some of this quick Minute® Ready to Serve Rice cup makes it absolutely perfect!

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 – 1 cup Strawberries, diced (washed & no stems)
  • 1 Minute® Ready to Serve Rice cup
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup Milk
  • Sprinkle or so of sweetener of choice (honey or sugar works great)

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

Directions

  1. Cook your Minute® Ready to Serve Rice cup per package directions (remove lid, cook for 60 seconds, stir – that’s it!).
  2. Mix in your diced strawberries, milk and sweetener.
  3. Enjoy this flavorful, filling snack in hardly any time at all!

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

I love that each Minute® Ready to Serve Rice cup is a perfect, portable solution for a quick mini-meal or snack because you can eat it on-the-go, straight from the cup. In just 60 seconds, you have fully cooked rice that you can enjoy as-is (moist & tasty!) or use in your favorite quick recipes! Stir in some ‘plus ups’, like strawberries here, and make it your own! For more Stir-In ideas, see HERE.

If you’re looking for a wholesome option, Minute® Ready to Serve Rice provides easy portion control since it’s conveniently packaged in two individual single-serve cups. Grab one and go! Hubby loves taking these to work, since he can just quickly heat it and take it to his desk with no hassle.

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

As promised, I’m also sharing this ‘rushed morning’ breakfast to help your hustle in the A.M. be a bit more pleasant! All I do is take a Minute® Ready to Serve Rice cup and cook it as directed, meanwhile cooking an egg. When they’re both done, mix them together and add some chopped ham bits, a little bit of salt and pepper, and a dash of soy sauce. Fried rice that’s amazing, plus crazy fast!

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

This especially comes in handy on those mornings when we’re so busy with the kids and getting ready for the day, breakfast for ourselves completely slips our minds! Hubby can take one to work quickly, and I can make mine fast then give the kids attention. Totally saves us from starving for hours, spending a ton of time, plus it’s really filling to start the day off right!

Healthy Afternoon Snack: Strawberries & Rice / by Busy Mom's Helper (plus breakfast recipe!)

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Health & Fitness, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: Fruit, Vegetarian

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers

May 3, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #HealthySavings #CollectiveBias See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

When you think of organizing, you probably think of paperwork, laundry, storage, even the kitchen or your DVD collection. Does anyone think of their medicine cabinet? I didn’t use to, just had random medicine on-hand and grabbed stuff at the store when we really needed it. Last winter, we learned the hard way that it’s important to plan ahead, and do your best to Stay Healthy This Winter with Free Printable Medicine Trackers!

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Last December, the news had reports of an ice storm coming in. Now, it was our first winter in Texas, and we had moved from northern Utah, so we just thought ‘whatever, I bet it’s nothing compared to what we grew up with!’ It’s a little different here, I guess….because when they say ice storm they mean ICE storm! Overnight, we got a layer of ice several inches thick covering the ground outside. There was no stepping outside, because all you did was slip and slide, not able to get a footing on the slick ground. Forget about driving anywhere, or you’d end up in the gutter or worse.

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

We were stuck….and some of us were getting terrible colds! The quick change in weather must have really hit our systems, because after the first day we were coughing, sore throats, and some fevers. Well, guess what? My unorganized medicine cabinet was missing a ton of the things we needed to help our kiddos feel better….and half of it was expired. NOT a fun half a week of being trapped indoors feeling like crap. Although we did the best we could and made LOTS of fun memories (we also hadn’t grocery shopped before the storm, so created some really interested meals as a family) I would rather be more prepared next time.

Since that painful (literally!) learning experience, I’ve gotten my medicines organized and created a couple cute tracker pages so I can KEEP it organized. First step, head over to your local Walgreens to stock up on the Pfizer products your family uses. If you have a large family, like we do, some items may not last long when a cold hits your household, so more than one may be a good idea. Want to save some money while you’re at it? Grab the November coupon booklet in-store and save up to $10 on select Pfizer products such as Dimetapp, Advil, Chapstick and more!

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Don’t forget to include items for cough, cold, allergies, flu, and more! If you do end up sick, you want to find relief fast!

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Next, print off as many of these Medicine Trackers as you’d like. I have a large one (two pages) for our medicine cabinet so I can keep track of what we have on-hand, what it’s used for, when it’ll expire, and any notes – such as if anyone’s allergic, side affects (does it make you drowsy, etc.) and other important things.

Printable Medicine Cabinet Tracker

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Here’s mine, just taped inside our cabinet door – please don’t mind my terrible handwriting 🙂

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

I also use this sheet to keep track of when someone has received medicine, the dose, and what time it can be given again. This definitely comes in handy with four kids that have various illnesses at different times!

Printable Medication Record

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Again, I have a sheet for each family member and just tape it inside the door of our medicine cabinet.

Stay Healthy This Winter: Free Printable Medicine Trackers / by Busy Mom's Helper #HealthySavings #Shop

Now you’re stocked up for the winter season ahead, know exactly what you have on-hand and when it’s time to discard it, and can record the medications for your family as they receive them. Pretty simple, right? Hopefully none of us get frozen into our homes this year, but if we do, we’ll be ready!

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Organization & Cleaning, Printable

Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up

May 2, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

As the weather gets warmer, Hubby and I move towards smoothies for breakfast. A LOT! But I can’t have the same thing over and over again, so I went on the hunt for enough smoothie recipes to really give us a variety. For all YOU smoothie lovers out there, here’s my Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

One thing I love about smoothies is that they keep me fuller longer, which prevents helps me to not snack as often. I even enjoy them as an afternoon pick-me-up, when I get that after lunchtime drag. (please tell me I’m not the only one who feels zombie-ish in the early afternoons!) Since Hubby and I are attempting to improve our diet (drastically), I’m sure many of these smoothies will make an appearance in our home for more than just breakfast! Now on to The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Now THIS looks like a perfect breakfast! Check out these Blueberry ‘Cream’ Oatmeal Smoothies from Healthy Smoothie Recipe.

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Oh, for the love of peanut butter, you’ve got to try this Healthy Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie from Mindfully Frugal Mom!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

I’m all for planning ahead, especially for breakfasts (I’m so not a morning person!) so I’m definitely giving these Frozen Smoothie Packs from All Things Katie Marie a try ASAP!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Just look at that photo….I’m already drooling for 15 of the Best Smoothie Recipes from Passion for Savings!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

One of Hubby’s FAVORITE smoothies, this Pumpkin Breakfast Smoothie uses real pumkin and banana.

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

My friend over at Creative Green Living posted this Watermelon Coconut Water Refresher Smoothie, and I HAD to try it. DEFINITELY refreshing and delicious!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

There’s SO MANY recipes in this round-up from Rachel Cooks that look so delicious, can’t wait to work my way through her 50+ Juice & Smoothie Recipes!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

So maybe it’s just me…but those strawberries look SO DANG GOOD! This list of 10 Amazing Smoothie Recipes from My Frugal Adventures has such delicious variety, it’s truly ‘amazing’!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

I love the hint of almond in the Tropical Strawberry Smoothie!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Again, my love of peanut butter got the best of me, luckily! Here’s 15 Healthy Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipes from My Natural Family.

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

I love adding blackberries to smoothies, especially when it comes out so beautifully purple like this Blackberry Banana Bliss Smoothie from Creme De La Crumb.

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Sober Julie had me at ‘cheesecake’ with her Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

This Clean Eating Mango Chai Smoothie from The Gracious Pantry is now on Hubby’s MUST TRY list…he can’t wait to try it!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Who could resist this Healthy Apple Pie Dessert Smoothie from Green Thickies?! Not me!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Since my kids seem to suck any energy I may have clean out of me, this Energy Boost Fruit Smoothie from Sober Julie may become a regular addition to my meal plan!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Although Hubby isn’t a fan of coconut, I love this fresh Coco-Orange Smoothie to kickstart my day!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

I use to hate green smoothies, but have learned to make them the right way so they may look green, but taste amazing…..so I can’t wait to make my way through these 15 Quick & Easy Green Smoothie Recipes from Green Thickies!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

Still one of my favorite dessert-type smoothies, is this Copy-Cat Strawberry Julius!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

A Night Owl Blog is amazing, and she hit it right on the mark again with her 50 Smoothie Recipes! Drool!

The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe Round Up / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #smoothie #drink #fruit #veggie

And last, but not least, is this Cherry Berry Smoothie, with a nice mixture of delicious berries!

Filed Under: Breakfast, Drinks, Health & Fitness, Snack Tagged With: dairy, Drink, Frozen Treat, Fruit, peanut butter, pumpkin, Round-up, Smoothie

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