The holidays are fast approaching and with that so are the days of being out of the house for hours upon hours as you shop for that perfect gift.

Most of those times, you will have to take the kids with you and that is not always a pleasant event. They get tired, bored and start bickering and it can drive you crazy.

Some of the things you can do while on your shopping trip are…

• Make sure to bring along hand held games they can play.

• Keep quick snacks like raisins, grapes, carrots, or nuts. Avoid junk food and sugary treats because that will only escalate the problem.

• Pack a quick healthy lunch and opt out on the fast food. Instead stop at park if it is warm enough or an indoor botanical garden where you can take a breather for a while and enjoy your kids.

• Let your kids shop with you. Instead of just taking them, let them participate in the shopping experience by allowing them to help choose gifts, check off the food on the grocery list as it enters the basket, or let them handle paying the cashier.

Taking the kids along shopping may not be the ideal thing to do; but often necessary so be sure to be prepared.

To help you with some quick lunch ideas, I have a few recipes that are healthy, quick to make and tasty too. You can whip these up, pack them, and  enjoy the shopping experience with your kids.

Vegetable Sushi
This is a great way to get your kiddos to eat their veggies and be creative as well.

Ingredients:
Spinach sandwich wraps
Reduced fat cream cheese
Sliced carrots
Slice cucumbers
Sliced peppers, both red and green

Directions:
Lay the sandwich wrap on the counter, spread the cream cheese.
Add a variety of vegetables.
Roll up the wraps tightly.
Cut into 1-inch pieces and serve with chop sticks.

Your children will enjoy the treat without realizing they are eating nutritious vegetables.

Popeye’s Stuffed Eggs
This recipe is quite flavorful and gives deviled eggs a new twist.  These are great for lunch, afternoon snacks and of course party appetizers.

Ingredients:
Frozen chopped spinach, thawed (3 oz)
6 hard boiled eggs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbs of milk (dairy or soy)
2 tbs of mayonnaise
A pinch of nutmeg
A dash of black pepper

Directions:
Cook spinach, can use the microwave for about 3 minutes.
Chop the cooked spinach finely and set aside.
Slice the eggs in half.  Remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
Mash the yolks with a fork, add milk, mayo, spinach, cheese, nut meg and pepper.
Mix very well.
Spoon the mixture into the egg whites, cover and refrigerate until serving time.

This is a treat both children and adults will enjoy!

About the Author

Dr. Daisy Sutherland, is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Mommy, LLC.  She is a doctor by profession, devoted wife and mom to 5 beautiful children.  She is a speaker, writer, and motivational coach/mentor and Health/Wellness advocate. Her passion is to help others to live happier and healthier lives. Dr. Mommy’s dedication to help families is evident from her work online and offline but more importantly it is evident from the energy she exudes when talking about her true passion.  Dr. Mommy’s mission is to help families in health, wealth and sanity.  For more information about Dr. Mommy and her mission visit her today at http://drmommyhelpsmoms.com or http://drmommyhealthtips.com

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