When the temperature plunges and the windchill soars, what do you do with your family? Forget about watching movies or playing video games – boring. Bundle up your kids and get ready for some Illinois winter fun. Build a snowman. Strap on a pair of ice skates. Make snow angels. After burning off excess energy, gather the troops and head indoors for some winter warm-up culinary activities. Not sure what to create? Here are four DIY healthy-ish food projects and winter recipes you can make and eat with your kids.
Homemade Peanut Butter
Kids driving you nuts? Buy peanuts in the shell and let them smash away. Homemade Peanut Butter tastes better than store varieties and it takes only minutes to make. Your children will love spreading their peanut butter on whole-grain crackers and dipping apples into it for a nutritious snack.
This winter, let it snow. Be prepared for long, chilly days with family fun and creative food activities guaranteed to keep everyone happy and healthy.