On the Go

This is the time when even health-conscious parents fall off the nutritional wagon and surrender under the golden arches by purchasing their little one a "happy" meal or something just as inadequate.  When you travel anywhere with young children, you must be prepared.  Not only with diapers and a change of clothes, but snacks and drinks.  
This will save you time and money.  
You will find that most meltdowns may even be avoided with a handy snack and refreshments.  
Pack a "survival snack bag" and keep it in the car or diaper bag.   

Snacks
Raisins
Dried fruit
Granola bars
Cereal bars
Crackers
Pretzels
Dry cereal
Animal crackers
(avoid snacks containing too much sugar or salt as these will make your child drink even more)


Cooler Items
(For longer trips)
Cold water
Juice boxes
Cheese
Fruit cups
Yogurt
Sandwiches




Travel Necessities
Coloring books & Crayons
Small toys
Cups or bottles of water
Kids CD's
Favorite stuffed animals
Kids' blankets
Kleenex
Paper towels
Travel plates and utencils
First aid kit
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Deck of cards
Umbrellas
Camera

Fast Food Facts

Interesting facts from the 'Super Size Me' Website courtesy of Vivavegie.org

What's in that Happy Meal?

Here is a list of several fast food restaurant menus and nutritional information.  
You know it can't be good, but find out just how bad your favorites are.  
The fat (even trans fat), calories, and sodium counts are unbelievable!

Arby's
Burger King
Carls Jr.
Chick-Fil-A
Church's Chicken
Dairy Queen
Domino's Pizza
Dunkin' Donuts
Hardee's
Jack in the Box
KFC
Little Caesar's Pizza
Long John Silvers
McDonald's
Panda Express
Panera Bread Company
Pizza Hut
Popeyes
Sonic Drive-In
Subway
Taco Bell
Wendy's
Whataburger
White Castle


Before your next fast food meal, do yourself a favor and watch "Super Size Me" and "Fast Food Nation".  You will have a hard time buying your child another "happy" meal or getting through one of those burgers again!  
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