School Lunch: Ham Pinwheels

Ingredients: 5 (10 inch) flour tortillas 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 (2 ounce) packages thinly sliced deli ham (such as Buddig®)1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cucumber – peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 head lettuce, separated into leaves bacon bits, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon southwest seasoning (such as… Continue reading School Lunch: Ham Pinwheels

School Snack: Apple Ladybug Treats

Ingredients: 2 red apples 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon peanut butter 8 thin pretzel sticks Directions: Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the cores using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Place each apple half flat side down on a… Continue reading School Snack: Apple Ladybug Treats

Germy Spaces

Source: Krista Halton, alive.com How to survive back-to-school woes With summer vacation over, it’s hard for kids and parents to get back into the school routine. Energy and concentration levels drop, germs are rampant in the classrooms, and head lice is out for scalps! The good news? There are natural remedies that can help. Having… Continue reading Germy Spaces

Playgroup Granola Bars

Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup wheat germ 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup raisins (optional) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously… Continue reading Playgroup Granola Bars

SGI cautions motorists to be alert in school zones

Source: CBC News, September 5, 2017  Speeding ticket in school zones start at $140 With students heading back to school this week, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is reminding motorists to be more attentive on the streets. “Police across the province are going to be on the lookout for drivers not driving safely in school zones,”… Continue reading SGI cautions motorists to be alert in school zones

Remember to Slow Down in School Zones

Remember to reduce your speed while driving through school zones The first day of school is nearly here. Please remember to reduce your speed while driving through the school zones. Motorists are advised to drive according to the posted limit, as speed limits for school zones vary among communities. Image Source: Stock Image For the latest… Continue reading Remember to Slow Down in School Zones

Absolutely Eyes: Back to School!

Are Your Child’s Eyes Ready for Another School Year? Learning is the foundation for our kid’s future and did you know that 80% of what we learn is done through vision? Often children do not even know a problem exists as they are accustomed to seeing as they do and have nothing else to compare… Continue reading Absolutely Eyes: Back to School!