NO BAKE CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN CANDY

 These no-bake treats are so delicious & loaded with healthy chocolate protein goodness. They are perfect for holiday treats.

  I can say that chocolate and peanut butter are some of my top flavor combos. There is just something about peanut butter dipped in chocolate that is a taste that I can't get enough of. The strange thing is I do not like the taste of peanut butter by itself. I also can't stand the smell of peanut butter straight from the jar. When my kids eat a peanut butter sandwich, they know to stay away from me as their peanut butter breath annoys me.

 Combine the gooey peanut butter and sweet chocolate taste together and I am licking the spoon. I just love chocolate peanut butter ice cream, vegan for me and peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate. I also love chocolate peanut butter protein smoothies. I make my peanut butter chocolate smoothies with an amazingly rich chocolate protein powder that is so delicious. 

The Best Allergy-Friendly Protein powder

 Nuzest makes a vegan protein powder that I can enjoy on my dairy-free diet. It was about three years ago when I decided to use a whey-based protein powder that led to my discovery of my dairy allergy. I did not know at the time that I was allergic to milk but after 6 months of severe asthma attacks, I realized that dairy was the cause. It was a blood food allergy test that confirmed my dairy allergy.

 I love that Nuzest is an allergy-friendly plant-based protein powder. Nuzest is made from simple clean ingredients like the best pea protein. Nuzest also has no added sugar which makes it a low-carb food item that is perfect for the Keto diet. This delicious creamy protein is gluten-free and soy-free. Each of Nuzest's dairy-free protein powders has 20 grams of vegan protein. You will love all their yummy flavors like creamy vanilla, strawberry, and rich chocolate.

 One scoop of Nuzest protein powder and a scoop of peanut butter powder is all I need to make a delicious chocolate peanut butter smoothie.  To add additional nutrition like fiber and antioxidants to my protein smoothie, I like to add a cup of frozen blueberries. Blueberries blend nicely in a chocolate smoothie and don't leave a fruity taste. So I end up with a creamy peanut butter smoothie. 

Nuzest vegan protein is available in many delicious flavors. Use my coupon code MOMKNOWSBEST15 to save 15% off your purchase HERE

Protein Powder Adds Protein To Sweet Treats

 I like adding protein powder to recipes like vegan chocolate pancakes, gluten-free brownies, and this NO BAKE CHOCOLATE DIPPED PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN CANDY recipe. Protein powder adds protein and fiber to make my recipes healthy. The best part is my kids still enjoy their favorite treats and this mom snuck some extra nutrition into their bodies.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN CANDY IS

+ Plant-based

+ Vegan

+ Dairy-free

+ Gluten-free

+ Loaded with protein

+ Full of chocolate & peanut butter flavor

+ A guilt-free treat

+ Delicious

+ Easy to make

+ No Bake

+ Made with wholesome ingredients

A guilt-free treat for the holidays

 So if you are looking for a sweet treat that is full of healthy ingredients, then you need to make these delicious chocolate peanut butter treats. You will love that these healthier treats are no-bake so they can be made year-round. The chocolate treats have amazing peanut butter flavor and are so fun to make. This is a healthy treat that the kids can help you make. 

Sprinkles are optional

 Sprinkles are optional on these no-bake chocolate-dipped peanut butter protein treats. I think that the sprinkles add a nice look to the candy. You can shape these treats into many different shapes. I like making mine in a patty shape but you can roll the chocolate dough into balls or logs. No matter what shape you mold these treats into they will be super delicious and loaded with the power of protein. 

Nuzest vegan protein is available in many delicious flavors. Use my coupon code MOMKNOWSBEST15 to save 15% off your purchase HERE

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Check out some other holiday treats made with protein powder

+ Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/05/dairy-free-vegetarian-chocolate-protein.html

+ Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Pretzel Protein Bites ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2018/01/peanut-butter-pretzel-protein-bites.html

+ Gluten-Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/10/gluten-free-chocolate-mocha-protein.html

Get The Recipe

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN CANDY

Ingredients

1/2 cup chocolate protein powder 

2/3 cup peanut butter

3 oz vegan chocolate chips 

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Microwave the peanut butter until easily stir-able. Stir the protein powder and peanut butter together to form a dough. If it is too wet, add a little more protein powder; if it is too dry, add a little oil. Using your hands roll the dough into balls and flatten them. Place the candy on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave in 30-second increments until melted  Dip the candy in the melted chocolate, then place on a tray lined with parchment or wax paper. Add sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate or freeze to set.

STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now ~ Book Review

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 Could the way you are exercising be the cause of why you are not losing weight? 

 If you have been following me for some time, then you know that I am passionate about exercise. Some people, like my husband, may call me crazy when it comes to my love of fitness. I simply love working out as it makes me feel so good. Sure, there are many times that I don't want to get on my NordicTrack elliptical or head outside to run, but once I get my body in motion I have fun. I know that the music that I listen to has a big part in why I find exercise fun. 

 So when I saw the title of this book ~ STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now, I just had to read it. Since I am a fitness influencer, I want to give you the best fitness advice and I just had to discover if maybe I was approaching this exercise thing the wrong way. There is so much fitness advice out there and I knew that I could always learn from another person's view on fitness. Especially when a fitness book is published by one of the top 5 personal trainers in Toronto. 

 Before I dive into my review of this book about exercise, I want to introduce you to the author of the book. So below I include some information about the author of STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now.

 Igor Klibanov is a fitness professional, author of numerous books, and speaker with extensive experience helping busy professionals lose weight, improve their energy, and stay injury-free. His main focus is on promoting exercise, targeted nutrition, and therapeutic supplementation.

A fitness book that is worth reading!

 You may have noticed that I don't do many book reviews on Mom Knows Best. I am not a book reader and prefer to spend my time doing anything else but not reading a book. The only books that I tend to read are kids' books to my granddaughter. So when I started reading this book about exercise I thought I would just read a little bit a night. 

 Once I started reading STOP EXERCISING, I just could not put the book down as it was filled with plenty of useful information about health and fitness. The first part of the book had a question that I just had to know the answer to.

How is it possible to gain fat when you are exercising & eating right?

 Igor gave me part of the answer ~ Fat loss is not just about exercise and nutrition.  I had to continue to read the book to find out more as I promote that exercise and eating healthy food will help you lose weight. So I just need to know more so I could share this information with the people that I am encouraging to get healthy. I too wanted to discover more as I struggle with excess fat in my middle section.

"You don’t just need to lose weight to be healthy. You need to first be healthy to lose weight.”

Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., from Santa Barbara, California

Eight Chapters of Fitness and Health Advice

The STOP EXERCISING book had eight chapters and each chapter was filled with information that made perfect sense to the why so many people struggle with losing weight and gaining fat loss. All chapters of this book had information that I myself needed to put into practice. Some chapters like chapter 4, were ones that I really needed to work on. Since I want you to read this book, I will only discuss the information that I learned from chapter 4. Later on in this article, I will share with you how you can get a free copy of this book.

STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now

CHAPTER 1 ~ Is Stress Making Your Pants Tight?

CHAPTER 2 ~ Is Weight Gain Giving You a Belly Ache?

CHAPTER 3 ~ Hormones More Important than Calories

CHAPTER 4 ~ Sleep-Eat-Supplement

CHAPTER 5 ~ Plan to Progress

CHAPTER 6 ~ Stand up Straight!

CHAPTER 7 ~ TIME

CHAPTER 8 ~ Motivation: Basically, Shut Up and Get it Done!

 My worse unhealthy habit is sleep. I am not a fan of sleep. I have a hard time falling asleep most nights despite following these 12 Tips To Get A Better Night Of Sleep. So I have to force myself to go to bed every night. I am a night owl and tend to stay up past midnight which according to Igor could be the very thing that is to blame for the excess fat in my stomach. I already knew that I needed to get better at sleep but I learned from this book that I should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night.

 So my restless 6 hours or less of sleep were only part of the picture when it came to improving my sleep habits to improve my health. I learned that other things that I did in my bedroom were affecting my production of melatonin. My lack of melatonin affects my hormones in my body that in return affects my health.

A dark room is best for sleep

Chapter four informed me that if I wanted to increase my melatonin production it meant that I needed to sleep in a dark room. That meant turning off that alarm clock with the bright red light and closing the curtains. I already leave my cellphone and other devices downstairs so I was doing something right. I could also increase my melatonin production with a snack of turkey and tomatoes!

  A high melatonin level would help my cortisol level be lower. Which helps with losing that fat. Cortisol is a hormone that is discussed in chapter one and it has to do with stress. Chapter one Is Stress Making Your Pants Tight? really opened my eyes to how stress can really mess with your plan to lose weight. 

 I really enjoyed reading this book and I will be implementing much of it into my life and sharing the info in my fitness articles. This book gives you practical advice and the motivation to succeed in the war of the battle of the bulge.

  Click HERE for a FREE digital copy of the book STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now

Maintaining Healthy Digestion With Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic

 I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.

 I have been taking probiotics for quite some time. I used to think that eating yogurt was a great way to get good bacteria into my body as yogurt was made with active cultures. I also thought that I only needed to eat yogurt when I was taking antibiotics or having digestive problems. Boy was my thinking ever wrong so many years ago. This was long before probiotics were the popular supplement for digestive issues. I am not even sure if the word probiotic was listed on the container of yogurt as all I remember was live active cultures.

 So when I learned about probiotic supplements in 2015 and how they could help my digestion, I knew that I had to try this healthy gut supplement. I was glad that I tried probiotics as they have made such a difference in my health. Then over the past 6 years, I learned even more about probiotics and prebiotics. At one time I think I was taking two separate supplements for my gut health, one being a probiotic and the other being a prebiotic. If you are getting confused over these two terms, I don't blame you. Back then, I too had a hard time understanding the terms probiotic and prebiotic. Probiotic is the good bacteria and prebiotic is the food for the bacteria.

Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic Equals Healthy Digestion

 I am glad that Kyo-Dophilus® Pro+ Synbiotic makes maintaining healthy digestion a simple thing. I no longer have to take two different supplements to keep my gut healthy. I love that I can chew a delicious berry tablet at any time during the day and feed my gut the good bacteria that it needs to be happy.

Synbiotic is a term that is used for probiotics and prebiotics that are combined together. Kyo-Dophilus specially selected a prebiotic and a community of nine probiotic strains including The Friendly Trio® and put these good things into a tasty chewable tablet so you can keep your digestive system healthy. I love that these delicious tablets can be enjoyed at any time, with or without a meal. So I can take my supplement when it is convenient in my day. 

Check out My Daily Health Routines That I Practice

 I really love that this supplement for healthy digestion is dairy-free as my dairy allergy does not allow me to enjoy yogurt. The Kyo-Dophilus® Pro+ Synbiotic is also soy-free and gluten-free. It also has no artificial colors or flavors. I really love that the digestive health tablets come in single-serving packets, so I can grab one as I head upstairs to my office. These packets will be great when I start traveling later this year. 

The best part is this supplement tastes good and keeps my digestion system happy. After taking the synbiotic for two weeks in the morning with my breakfast, I noticed that I became more regular in my bathroom habits, so I got my number 2 done before I went out running. Sure the first couple of days when I took these berry smoothie flavored tablets, I had some gas but that was just my body getting used to the added fiber. 

 I am a firm believer in daily probiotics as gut health is important beyond not having digestion problems. They say that your overall health is connected to the health of your gut. This makes sense as your gut is where your food starts before the nutrients go to the rest of your body. So if there are bad bacteria guys down there, that could not be helpful for a healthy body. By giving your gut some friendly bacteria that could even help your immune system. So if you want to have a happy healthy digestive system and help the overall health of your body, you should check out Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic. 

Discover more here ~ Probiotics.com 

Facts about Kyo-Dophilus® Pro+ Synbiotic ~ *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

• Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic are great-tasting chewable tablets that are easy to take and convenient they come in single-serving packets and do not require refrigeration.

• Synbiotic is a term used for probiotics and prebiotics, which are combined to provide a synergistic beneficial effect in the microbiome.

• Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic contains a community of nine different probiotic strains (including The Friendly Trio), 20 billion CFU, and 2 g of prebiotic.

• The prebiotic in Pro+ Synbiotic, BioEcolians, contributes to the population of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria species by feeding the good bacteria to help maintain bacterial balance.

• BioEcolians Prebiotic has been clinically studied and documented to significantly aid in digestive support.

• Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic can help maintain good colon health, relieve occasional digestive discomfort, and restore and balance beneficial bacteria.*

• A balanced digestive system also promotes a healthy immune response and inhibits the growth of bad bacteria.*

• It is Non-GMO and free of soy, gluten, dairy, and artificial colors and flavors.

• Kyo-Dophilus Pro+ Synbiotic typically retails for $43.99

 It is so easy to take care of your digestive system when you have 2 delicious tasting tablets. I like taking my Pro+ Synbiotic in the morning with my breakfast but the time of day does not really matter. Nor does it matter whether you take this supplement with food. I find that taking my synbiotic at the same time not only helps me to remember to take it but it helps with my body's regularity in the bathroom department. So treat your body right and keep your gut happy!

Discover more here ~ Probiotics.com 

My Daily Health Routines That I Practice

 I like to start my day with a focus on healthy. My daily routine includes prayer, hydration, body movement, a healthy breakfast, caffeine, and taking supplements.

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 I believe that starting your day with a plan, even before you get out of bed, can make a great difference in how you function for the day. These past 11 months have been different, to say the least, in how I have structured my days. I have always been a homebody but now that my whole family is at home all day, it has taken me some time to adjust. Once I realized ways to control my anxiety things got better. One of the ways that I have had to adjust the most is restructuring my Monday - Friday days.

 In the past, my husband would leave for work and the kids would hop on the yellow bus to go to school. Now they don't leave the house and I have made many changes in the past year to keep myself from going crazy. Don't get me wrong, I love my family but for many years it was just me in the house from 8-4. The house was quiet and I loved having it all to myself. This was my well-deserved time, after raising 5 kids. I had been a full-time mom for 23 years when my youngest went to school. So it was nice to have time for me during the day. 

 Over a year ago when the family left for the day, I had a schedule and structure. Then the Covid pandemic started and I had to do things differently. It started with me moving my workspace to my master bathroom as my husband was on the phone with work all day downstairs. I knew that having a daily healthy routine was going to crucial to my well-being if I was going to survive the noise and chaos in my house. So I started to put more focus on my health practices and realized that I could be a great influence to those who now had time on their hands to focus on their health, now that so many people were working from home.

My Healthy Day Routine- Weekday Edition

7:30- 8:00 AM ~ My alarm clock goes off at 7:30 AM every morning but I don't get out of bed until 8:00 AM. This drives my husband crazy as he does not start work until 8 and has his alarm set for 7:45. He wants those extra 15 minutes of sleep and can't understand why I don't get out of bed when my alarm buzzes. I am not a morning person and I will spend those 30 minutes in prayer with God and asking for His guidance for my day.

8:00 - 8:30 AM ~ I then put on my workout clothes and head downstairs to rehydrate my body with a big glass of water. I take my ClearLung supplement and some sort of energy supplement that contains 80 mg of caffeine. I need energy for my exercise as I don't like to eat before I exercise. The ClearLungs helps with my asthma and makes it easier for me to workout.

 These are my favorite socks to wear when I go running. These socks are so comfortable to wear and keep my feet cool and dry. I really the targeted compression that the socks have. When I am done exercising I keep my Feetures on as they feel so good to wear. These socks give my feet a mini foot massage! They are the only athletic sock that I will wear.

8:30- 9:15 AM ~ Time for my daily exercise. I like exercising first thing in the morning as I have found that morning exercise gets my body and brain going for the day. If the weather is nice outside, I will lace up my Brooks Anthem running shoes. These are the only running shoes that I will wear as they fit like a glove. If the weather is cold or windy, I will workout inside on the NordicTrack elliptical. Even on nice days, I have been preferring my NordicTrack as the iFit program really motivates me to challenge my body with an intense workout. Find out why I chose to purchase a NordicTrack over other fitness equipment.

9:15-9:30 AM ~ Breakfast time! During the week, my normal breakfast is a superfood protein smoothie. Before you say, that must be boring, I choose to drink a smoothie that I make with protein powder and some superfood ingredients as it is a great way to give my muscles and body important nutrition. I do make my breakfast smoothie with different flavors of vegan protein powder and fruits so I can experience different flavors every day. Use MKB15 to save 15% on my favorite plant-based protein powder.

 I find that a superfood smoothie helps me get a lot of nutrition in one glass. Since I don't eat meat and I gave my muscles a great workout, extra protein is crucial to my body. I will add flax meal, matcha powder, a green or red powder, and a fiber supplement to my smoothie. My favorite fiber supplement has prebiotics in it and helps me to be regular in my bathroom habits so I am able to do number two at the same time every day. This is important so I can go before I go out running.  

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9:30- 9:45AM ~ Supplements! I daily take a couple of supplements on a regular basis for health reasons and then there are the supplements that I am trying for research purposes. I love sampling new supplements to see how they can benefit my body. Here is my list of supplements for ladies over 50. Most of the supplements that I take are for my overall health but there is some like turmeric that I take for my joints so I can keep running.

 Another must-have supplement that I take daily is a quality probiotic. I discovered probiotics many years ago before they became the popular supplement to take. I am a huge supporter of probiotics as I have seen them do wonders for my body and my boys. Once I started myself and my boys on a daily probiotic, the weekly stomach problems like constipation and tummy aches went away. My boys no longer complained of their stomach hurting and I noticed that they had fewer episodes of puking when compared to their older siblings. 

 A probiotic that I am loving is Kyo-Dophilus® Pro+ Synbiotic. There are so many reasons why I love this chewable Synbiotic. One of them is the delicious berry taste that makes taking this supplement a joy. Head over HERE to see my full review of the Kyo-Dophilus® Pro+ Synbiotic.

10:00- 12:30 PM ~ Answering emails. A big part of my job as a blogger is answering emails and promoting posts. So this can take time. Since my kids are doing online school, I like to break up my workday so I can be there for them. For the most part, since my kids are older, they don't need help with school but they like to come upstairs to talk to me during their breaks. I am no longer working in my master bathroom as I moved to my college son's room when he went back to school. You have to check out how I made this bedroom into an office that looks like a tropical beach. 

12:30- 1:00 PM ~ Coffee Break and lunchtime. I have a late coffee break and also use this time to pick up my boy's meals at their school. During the pandemic time, the city is giving all kids free breakfast and lunch. So three days a week I pick up two days worth of meals for my boys. Then I come home, put the food away, and grab a cup of coffee along with a protein bar. Then I head back upstairs for several more hours of work.

1:00- 6:00 PM ~ Writing time. I use this time mostly for writing articles but since my boys finish school at 3PM it can mean that I am also spending time with them. I also grab my lunch during this time. Today for lunch I had a plant-based sausage, greens, carrots, sliced peppers, an avocado, and a slice of focaccia. 

6:00- 11:00 PM ~ My workday is done. I then head downstairs to clean up the kitchen and spend time with the family. Since I have a late lunch, I will have a late dinner or just a snack. On Tuesday and Thursday night, I will do 30 minutes of body strengthening exercises. I started lifting weights almost 2 years ago and I was amazed at how it helped toned my body. You need to check out my 6 months before and after photos.

Then I head to bed around 11 PM after a night of chilling on the couch watching tv with the family.  

9 Healthy Allergy Friendly Treats For Valentines Day

  Looking for some delicious treats for Valentine's Day that are allergy-friendly? Check out these healthy recipes. The recipes are all dairy-free and delicious.

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 Show the ones you love this Valentine's Day with some delicious treats. If you have friends who have dietary restrictions, it can be hard to buy them a food gift like chocolates. So how does one celebrate Valentine's Day when they have food allergies like dairy? You make a homemade dairy-free dessert.

 I have made a list of my favorite dairy-free recipes so those with food allergies can indulge in some yummy treats. These recipes are loaded with flavor. Some of the recipes are made with vegan chocolate as chocolate is a must for this holiday. So say I love you with these delicious recipes.

1. Easy Chocolate Strawberry Pita Dessert

 Nothing says 'I love you' like chocolate and strawberries! For Valentine's Day, make this adorable dessert in minutes using pita bread, strawberries, and a delicious vegan chocolate spread. If you have wheat allergies, use gluten-free pita bread.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2021/01/easy-chocolate-strawberry-pita-dessert.html

2. Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Start the day with delicious chocolate pancakes for breakfast. These dairy-free pancakes are loaded with protein and fiber. Healthy and so yummy!

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/05/dairy-free-vegetarian-chocolate-protein.html

3. The Best No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bars

These tasty granola bars are a perfect way to sneak fiber into your diet.  These delicious No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bars taste better than store-bought fiber bars and are so easy to make.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/12/the-best-no-bake-high-fiber-breakfast.html

4. Dairy-Free Homemade Doughnuts Made In The Air Fryer

Doughnuts are always a delicious treat. These donuts are made in the air fryer and contain no dairy products. Add sprinkles for a special look. Those with a dairy allergy will love these doughnuts.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/06/dairy-free-homemade-doughnuts-made-in.html

5. Gluten-free chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies

Brownies are always a special treat. These brownies are dairy-free and gluten-free. They also contain a vegan protein for a healthier dessert.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/10/gluten-free-chocolate-mocha-protein.html

 

6. Sugar-Free Vegan Cinnamon Rolls With a Pretzel Topping

This sweet cinnamon roll recipe contains no dairy or sugar, so it is perfect for those on special diets. The sugar-free cinnamon rolls have a crunchy pretzel topping for a delicious Valentine's treat.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/12/sugar-free-vegan-cinnamon-rolls-with.html

 

7. Vegan Sugar-Free Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These vegan chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect holiday treat for someone who has dietary restrictions. They are also sugar-free. The cups are loaded with plenty of creamy peanut butter and chocolate.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/01/homemade-vegan-sugar-free-chocolate.html

8. No Peel Summer Apple Crisp Recipe

Love making homemade apple pie but hate peeling apples? Discover an easy healthy way to enjoy the taste of apple pie without all the work. This pie is full of flavor and healthy ingredients. 

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/06/no-peel-apple-crisp-recipe-with-knively.html

9. Whipped Dalgona Coffee Made With Instant Coffee

 Coffee pairs well with dessert. Serve this sweet creamy coffee with your Valentine's dessert for a special treat. Dalgona coffee is a whipped, frothy iced coffee drink made with instant coffee, sugar, water, and milk. This recipe is also made with dairy-free ingredients.

Get the recipe ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/09/whipped-dalgona-coffee-made-with.html 

So go ahead and indulge in a yummy treat for Valentine's Day! 

So don't let a dairy allergy get in the way of enjoying dessert on Valentine's Day. These 9 recipes for homemade treats are perfect for your special day.

Tips to Arrange a Party For Your Kid in Budget

Organizing a nice and simple birthday party for your kid can be quite a straightforward effort for strengthening your bonds with your child. The first thing you got to keep in mind while arranging a party is that the kids get to make memories that they will cherish for a longer period of time. But keeping all things aside, organizing an indoor party for your kid is quite a hectic job, more when you are also on a tight budget. In this case, you can opt for Hobby Lobby promo codes using which you can easily get flat 40% off on party supplies, home decor, plush animals, and much more.

Here's a list of tips and tricks to arranging an indoor party for your kid in budget:

1. Plan the event

 It may look obvious but that's the first step in the case of organizing a party, not only a birthday party but also any kind of event you ought to host. Make a checklist of things you need to buy and props you already have. This will surely make your whole process go in quite an organized way.

2. Set a budget

 Might not look like at first but soon you will realize that you have overspent so having set up a proper budget beforehand will be helpful for you to decide how much you can spend and how much you will have in remaining. But by no means, you should feel like you need to have a big budget to give your kid a memorable and enjoyable day.

3. Theme selection

 Probably one of the easy parts of the job but surely an important one cause you are not just planning a party for your kid, you ought to make it memorable for him/her and also their friends. So first you gotta decide what your kids love most, maybe superheroes or maybe some kind of sports. Surrounding that factor, you will be arranging the whole party.

4. Invite list

 Make sure you know all your kid's friend names or you can even get it from your kid after all it's his/her party so you can't leave out any of their close friends. Then you have to invite them one by one and also make sure who is coming and who are not and based on that you can make a proper attendees list.

5. Finding a venue

 Now with all the previously said things done, you need to decide on a venue. You are looking to ​keep it indoor so you can always look for your own home but in case if you don't have much space available then you can ring some venues close to your location that will be eligible to host an indoor party. You need to check with them whether that desired date of yours is available or not for booking and if yes, what are the time slots. Staples offering amazing discounts on office supplies, decorating accessories is surely something worth looking for.

6. Planning the menu

 Most likely if you have booked a venue, they will be providing the food but still, if you have any dietary requirements you need to inform them beforehand to get prepared. If you are doing it in your own house then you can plan the menu and make sure that you include your kid's input in this part of the plan. Because he/she is also a kid so it's obvious that they know what kind of goods they like or not. Don't make it too complex, keep it simple yet fun and delicious.

7. Get A Cake

 Blowing out candles, cutting the cake and everyone clapping, this picture can never get old and especially in the case of a kid. So make sure you bring your kid's favorite one and this time quite a large one cause there will be many similar ones to your kids. In case, the venue is providing then make sure to tell them your specifications and also the time when they will be serving it.

8. Engaging activities

 You need to have lots of simple yet funny gaming activities for your esteemed little guests cause they get easily bored so it's very important to keep them occupied and engaged the whole time. You won't be needing any extra expenses for that, you just need to use your creative mind a bit and you will get lots of ideas like musical chairs, passing the ball and many more.

 In case you want other ideas, you can opt for high-quality custom inflatables which will provide the children with fun time without the parents being involved. Kids are crazy about colorful and themed bouncy houses, but will also be super excited for waterslides, trampolines, or an engaging tossing game

9. Entertainment

 For some special entertainment, you can hire some professional entertainers like magicians, puppeteers and trust me it will bring a lot more fun to the party and joy to all the kid's faces. And the main thing is they also don't charge much these days so it will easily fit your budget. You can even hire someone to walk around in those big fluffy character costumes to have fun with the kids or even you yourself can do it.

10. Small appreciation gift

 You can arrange small party boxes which can be made by yourself at home for all the kids who have come to celebrate this special day for your kid and make this event so much memorable. You need not put big and small expensive gifts in those boxes, just some small toys, and some chocolates will surely do the job. And it will surely be appreciated by those kid's parents as well. Michaels providing numerous offers on gifts and kid's accessories to choose from will surely be ​an option.

11. Have a companion

You can't be expected to do all these things on your own and make no mistake so it is very much advised to take someone along through the whole process so that they can help you out and take some load off you. The obvious choice will be your better half but if that option is not available for whatever reason, you can always go for a friend or even your kid's best friend's parents.

 Last but not the least, it's a party for your kid so you can also be expected to have fun and enjoy afterall you know how much hard work you have put into organizing it. So if the event goes just like planned, it's a win-win situation for you and even if something doesn't go as planned, don't panic it will be surely sorted out. And while planning the whole process, don't forget to look for discounts and coupons while making purchases for the event cause they will surely help you a lot in keeping things in budget.