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Moms know this to be all too true. We’ve got some fun and nutritious snack ideas that your kids can help with (and any extra kids russon mortuary you might have over.)

In a medium sauce pan, heat the peanut butter and honey over medium heat until melted, stir in Cheerios. Press mixture into a 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate at least an hour. Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge.

BY RYAN SPELTS

My mom used to leave tubs of water with carrot and celery sticks in them for us to easily grab when we opened the fridge. They make for easy and quick snacks, and they are easy to see when you open the fridge looking to munch. It’s nothing special, just carrot sticks and celery submerged in water, kept cold.

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BY KIM CROOK

Place tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Spread a stripe of peanut butter down the middle of the tortilla (roughly 2 inches wide). Sprinkle chocolate chips on the peanut butter, followed by marshmallows. Roll up the tortilla, being sure to put the outer edge on the bottom, so the roll is pinned closed. Microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until you see the marshmallows puffing up in the microwave. Let cool for a minute or so and enjoy!

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Spread peanut butter, a great source of protein and Omega-3, on your tortilla. Sprinkle chia seeds for an extra crunch and dose of vitamin A. Slice a potassium-boosted banana into slices and place on your spread. Pour honey on top before you wrap it up burrito or pinwheel style for a yummy healthy snack.

Cut a whole apple into mediumthick slices, cut out core, and top with peanut/nut butter, granola, raisins, and mini chocolate chips. Other toppings include the following: mini marshmallows, any dried fruit, M&Ms, or any kind of cereal (cinnamon toast crunch crumbled is good). These are great snacks for little hands to help with!

 Easy!  Kids can make

BY KRISTINA CASE

The great thing about this recipe is you can customize to your family’s tastes. Use nuts everyone likes, leave out the coconut if you don’t like that, add in some wheat germ or ground flaxseed for extra nutrition-it’s a very flexible recipe. I like it best with yogurt and fresh fruit.

Mix oats, nuts, seeds, salt, coconut, and spices in a large bowl. In a saucepan, melt over low heat the honey, maple syrup, butter, and coconut oil. Add in vanilla. Add wet mix to oat/ nut mix and stir until oats are coated. Pour onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Don’t forget to stock the freezer with fun snacks for hot days like popsicles, frozen smoothies, and ice cream...because what is summer without ice cream? Spread evenly and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, stir, cook for another 15 minutes or until mixture is golden brown and toasted. Don’t overcook or your granola will taste burnt. Cool and store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to three weeks.

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Blend yogurt, 2 cups berries, honey, and vanilla. Spread onto parchment-lined cookie sheet and spread evenly. Top with granola and remaining berries. Freezer for at least 4 hours and break into small pieces. Store in air-tight container or Ziploc bag in freezer. Great for a hot day! Optional toppings include the following: sliced bananas, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, drizzled peanut, or nut butter

Fresh fruit is always a winner!

Allocate a small section of your pantry and fridge for areas your kids can help themselves. Snacks that are preportioned work best, like string cheese, yogurt, pre-sliced fruit and veggies, popcorn, crackers, trail mix & energy bars.

Many parents are working from home and often can’t take a long lunch break. Having pre-made sandwiches, wraps or leftovers available can make your life easier.

Establish a snack and meal schedule and post it where kids can see it. Sometimes they truly aren’t hungry but bored!

All about the Hearing Improvement Center

community for nearly 30 years. This family business was originally established by Ross Western in 1987. After years of providing superior service to the people of Ogden, the fish in northern Utah began calling to Ross, and he retired in October of 2011. It was at this time the ownership of the company was passed to his son, Jesse Western, who had been working alongside his father since 1993, first as a technician, and then as a licensed professional. Jesse now operates the business along with his sister, Jenalee Dalebout. The siblings work closely together to maintain their father’s legacy of superior customer care. Hearing Improvement Center’s services are not limited to established patients. They can service, repair, and make adjustments to most hearing aid brands at far below the cost of having the aid sent back to the manufacturer. “We’ve had other companies send patients to us who were in a repair crunch. Maybe they have a funeral the next day or are leaving on a trip and there isn’t time to send their hearing aids to the manufacturer to repair. After coming to us, and experiencing our service, they become our customers for life,” Western said. Most people would be surprised to learn how hightech hearing aids have become. Models are now blue tooth capable, as well as TV adapters. Most hearing aid manufacturers now offer loss and damage warranties on their products. Western and Dalebout realize that, with all the new options available, you may not know what would work best for your lifestyle; this is why Hearing Improvement Center offers free trials.

“We want to make sure that what you get is exactly what you want and need. If, after trying one type of hearing aid, you find that it’s not what you want, we are happy to fit you with another one to try. Often, it takes a few trials to find just the right one.” “We know the cost of hearing aids can be high, but our patients aren’t paying for just hearing aids. They are buying us. We clean and adjust the hearing aids as well as clean your ears at no cost for the life of the aid. You are buying our service.” OGDEN – Hearing Improvement Center, located on the south side of 12th Street between Washington Blvd. and Monroe, has been a staple of the Ogden community for nearly 30 years. This family business was originally established by Ross Western in 1987. After years of providing superior service to the people of Ogden, the fish in northern Utah began calling to Ross, and he retired in October of 2011. It was at this time the ownership of the company was passed to his son, Jesse Western, who had been working alongside his father since 1993, first as a technician, and then as www.ogdenhearingaids.com a licensed professional. (801) 392-4310Jesse now operates the 811 12th Street Ogden , UT 84404 business along with his sister, Jenalee Garrett. The siblings work closely together to maintain their father’s legacy of superior customer care. “Our patients often patients. They are able to service, repair, and make adjustments to most hearing aid brands at far below the cost of having the aid sent back to the manufacturer. “We’ve had other companies send patients to us who were in a repair crunch.

OGDEN – Hearing Improvement Center, located on the south side of 12th Street between Washington Blvd. and Monroe, has been a staple of the Ogden community for nearly 30 years. This family business was originally established by Ross Western in 1987. After years of providing superior service to the people of Ogden, the fish in northern Utah began calling to Ross, and he retired in October of 2011. It was at this time the ownership of the company was passed to his son, Jesse Western, who had been working alongside his father since 1993, first as a technician, and then as a licensed professional. Jesse now operates the business along with his sister, Jenalee Garrett. The siblings work closely together to maintain their father’s legacy of superior customer care.

“Our patients often

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If the answer is no, perhaps you need your hearing checked! tell us about all the advertising they receive for other hearing aid dealers. It’s important to us to educate the community on why we are different. What makes Hearing Improvement unique,” said Western. “We are the only company in Utah that manufactures our own hearing aids. Our office houses a lab, where your hearing aid is created specifically for you. Because your hearing aid was built in our office, it can also be repaired in our office, often while you wait.” Hearing Improvement Center’s services are not limited to established have become. Many models are now blue tooth capable, have remote controls, and TV adapters as well. Most hearing aid manufacturers now offer loss

patients. They are able to service, repair, and make adjustments to most hearing aid brands at far below the cost of having the aid sent back to the manufacturer.

“We’ve had other companies send patients to us who were in a repair crunch. Maybe they have a funeral the next day, or are leaving on a trip and there isn’t time to send their hearing aids to the manufacturer to repair. After coming to us, and experiencing our service, they become our customers for life,” Western said. The scope of people who would benefit from a hearing device includes the younger generation. The success rate of a hearing aid is much higher when treating a mild to moderate hearing loss. Those people who get their first hearing aid when they have a severe loss often never adjust.

“Everyone is diligent about getting routine eye and dental exams, but seldom think of getting their hearing checked. It’s something that takes about an hour, and is free of charge,” said Garrett.

Most people would be surprised to learn how high tech hearing aids have become. Many models are now blue tooth capable, have remote controls, and TV adapters as well. Most hearing aid manufacturers now offer loss and damage warranties on their products. Western and Garrett realize that with all the new options available, you may not know what would work best for your lifestyle, which is why Hearing Improvement Center offers free trials.

“We want to make sure that what you get is exactly what you want and need. If after trying one type of hearing aid, you find that it’s not what you want, we are happy to fit you with another one to try. Often it takes a few trials to find just the right one.”

Insurance policies that offer hearing aid benefits are available. Members of Blue Cross Blue

Shield Federal Employee Program are offered an excellent benefit of $2500 every three years. Likewise, Mailhandlers Insurance will cover up to $500 per aid. Garrett explains, “I think it’s a shame that people pay their premiums every month, and don’t know about their hearing aid benefit. We can often fit our patients with hearing aids that cost $2500, which means, after the insurance payment, there is no cost to you!” Western is able to sum up the principle that separates Hearing Improvement Center from the competition: “We know the cost of hearing aids can be high, but our patients aren’t paying for just hearing aids. They are buying us. We clean and adjust the hearing aids as well as clean your ears at no cost for the life of the aid. You are buying our service.”

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