Welcome to MOPS and MOPS NEXT at First Federated Church!

MOPS/MOPS NEXT stands for Mothers of Preschoolers and into the next step -- Elementary school. We exist to meet the needs of every mom -- moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS/MOPS NEXT recognizes that the years of infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS/MOPS NEXT helps moms through relationships estabilished in the context of local groups that provide a caring atmosphere for today's mother of young children. Come join us at Federated to begin your quest to be the mom God intended you to be!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Summer Snacking

Do you ever get bored serving your kids the same old snacks over and over? I do! I am sure that they do as well -- you can only have so many animal crackers or Gold fish, right?

Below is a list of finger foods with a great dip for each to give your kids! What kid doesn't LOVE "dippy"? Get creative and get healthy this summer with these yummy choices!

  • Dip baby carrots and cherry tomatoes in Ranch dressing.
  • Dip strawberries or apple slices in low-fat yogurt.
  • Dip pretzels in mustard.
  • Dip pita chips in hummus.
  • Dip graham crackers in applesauce.
  • Dip baked tortilla chips in bean dip or mild salsa.
  • Dip animal crackers in low-fat or sugar-free pudding.
  • Dip bread sticks in salsa.
  • Dip a granola bar in low-fat yogurt.
  • Dip mini-toaster waffles in cinnamon applesauce.

Do you have other ideas to share? We would love to hear your suggestions in the comment section below!

Adapted from The American Dietetic Association's 25 Healthy Snacks for Kids

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