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Holiday Baking with Healthy Heights

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Baking with my favorite girl – Keethemamabee

One of my absolute favorite things to do during the holidays is bake goodies with my kids. It is something about the kitchen, music playing in the background and the smell of yummy goodness that just screams holiday for us.

This year, we are making even more holiday treats but this time with a healthy taste and not sacrificing the flavor or the fun! Healthy Heights’ shake mix is a clinically studied, pediatrician developed shake mix that contains the nutrients kids need to grow. It’s great for picky eaters, like my toddler, kids in need of a protein boost, those behind on the growth curve, or for everyday use in smoothies and recipes, a win win for both kids!

Baking with baby – keethemamabee

What I love most about the Healthy Heights shake mix is that it can be used in a variety of ways, from a simple mix + milk blender bottle shake all the way to adding into baked goods and dinner entrees that may otherwise be lacking in protein. If you know me, I am the queen of finding ways to get kids to eat better without them knowing so this definitely makes adding protein to their daily intake so much easier.

The holidays can come with so much junk food. Healthy Heights protein mix give us parents the option to make something a little different with our kids and have fun in the kitchen together. The products have quality ingredients that are a great source of protein, they are developed by pediatricians and clinically tested; perfect for growing kids over the age of 3!

Top Toddler Pick for Black Friday- Coco Village

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Honestly, I have contemplated buying more things to put in my home this holiday because let’s face it, if you are a mom, you know the struggle of having toys and gadgets everywhere you turn and no space to actually live. However, every time I see my kids together playing, learning and creating moments, it makes the messy house all worth it.

We got this amazing Learning Tour from our friends at Coco Village and not only is it the perfect mini jungle gym for my little climber, it is also the best learning tool for a toddler who is seeking a little independence.

Being too little to do certain things can get frustrating for your little curious ones…Coco Village offers its new Learning Tower to combat that! By raising them up to counter height, the Learning Tower gives your little helpers the chance to explore food or toys independently and safely, always next to you. No need to run around or battle to cook with your arms full! As soon as your little ones are comfortable standing on their own, the Learning Tower gives them a unique opportunity to build their confidence and self-esteem while promoting both fine and motor skills.

Coco Village Learning Tower – Mango

Made of solid Birch wood and plywood, it is designed to allow your little ones to climb in and out of the tower by themselves using the adjustable step (3 different heights). The Learning Tower features an adjustable platform so it fully grows with your little partners.

Beyond play, the learning tool is awesome for allowing toddlers to do the things that they are learning through mimicking and teeth brushing is no exception!

Grab this awesome Learning Tower from www.cocovillage and access their VIP Black Friday Sale happening now using this link: https://bit.ly/2ZV5Mw5 . Check them out today enjoying all of the Black Friday savings with up to 70% off selected items. I guarantee that both you and your kids will love it!

10 Things You Can Do Now to “Spring Forward”

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Growing up in The Bahamas meant that we never really experienced seasons. The only indicator we really had of season changes was my mom changing out the decorations every so often. Spring was always the most important. She took Spring Cleaning to a new level, it always felt like Spring was an opportunity to start over. This was and still is one of the things I admire most about my mom as a home maker, her ability to make the house feel like home every day! Following my mom’s lead, here are a few things you can do now, to Spring forward and get everyone in the “season”:

  1. Fresh Flowers: nothing says SPRING like a nice set of flowers, Whether it is hand picked or store bought, flowers can brighten up a room, enhance the feel of the home and bring joy.

2. Closet Clean Out: out with the old and in with the new, or so the saying goes. Getting rid of old clothes and last season fits makes room for the spring dresses and sandals that will be added.

3. Rearrange Furniture: Keeping your home fresh and attractive doesnt mean buying new furniture every season (unless you got it like that). Simply rearranging furniture to add excitement may be all you need!

4. Add Pillows: I love me a good pillow! Adding themes each season to your home furniture allows you to give old furniture a new look and feel for every time.

5. Renovate the Bathrooms: this can be as simple or as complex as needed; but a spring bathroom renovation can definitely change the feel of your home.

6. Pain the walls: this can be done outside or inside or both, find a color that is “spring ready” and switch it up a little.

7. Plant flowers: yes we know placing flowers in your home is a sure way to brighten up the inside, but what about planting flowers outside and starting a garden, Spring is definitely the best time to get started

8. Bake Fresh Cookies Daily: Okay, it doesn’t have to be cookies and it doesn’t have to be every day, but warm fresh baked cookies just gives the smell of a warm Spring day, am I right?

9. Add a Wreath: my mom did this trick well! She created a faux wreath once a year and swapped out the decorations for each season. It was an affordable and fun way to keep things fresh.

10. Make sure home smells like Spring: Flowers are great but adding a touch of Spring by placing candles and diffusers throughout the house is a great way to keep things fresh. Some of my favorite scents for the season include: Citrus, Cherry Blossom, Lavender, Fresh Linen, Water Lily and Amber just to name a few.