During Summer Break, if the kids aren't lamenting about being bored, they're saying "Can I have a snack? Can I have a snack? Can I have a snack?" {that's three of them asking right after one another, lol}
Here are a couple clever ideas for managing the snack monsters while they're home from school - either during Summer vacation, in the afternoons during the school year, or all the time if you're homeschooling!
I love Kristen Duke's idea of having the kids choose what to "buy" for their snacks - check out her blog for a great system to "Streamline Summer Snacking"!
{Her photography is pretty awesome too! And I cannot get enough of her Pink Lemonade birthday party!!}
Also, in her comments, I saw this suggestion from Lorie that I thought was a great alternative:
"Fun!! We used to do something similar. Actually the same, just
without the fun money. After breakfast the kids would all back up their
snacks for the day. They had to pick two healthy snacks
(fruit/veggies), one regular snack (pretzels/crackers) and one treat
(cookies, etc) and they could eat them whenever they wanted, but when
they were gone they were gone. It helped them learn to ration! ;D"
So smart!!
How do you manage the 'snack attacks' at your house?? Do you have any great tips or tricks for keeping the snacking organized or keep it from getting out of control?
So smart!!
How do you manage the 'snack attacks' at your house?? Do you have any great tips or tricks for keeping the snacking organized or keep it from getting out of control?
P.S. I'm so happy that I actually posted a "Friday Feature" on Friday! haha! =)
P.P.S. Make sure to see the BIG List of FREE and Cheap Summer Activities HERE! Awesome resource for making memories, helping kids have a fun Summer and keeping the "I'm bored's" away.
Thanks for sharing! I loved Lorie's comment as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a great idea Kristen! I think it will work perfectly for my kiddos!
ReplyDeleteStarting this week, I'm actually trying out the same technique towards "screen time" (video games, computer, movies...) - at the beginning of the week they get their allotment of hours in the form of play money, and they can spend it however they like throughout the week - and when it's gone, it's gone. So far, so good! =)
Love your pictures too btw! =)
~ Mara