The Importance of Self Care

Last Thursday, we had a presentation on the importance of self-care. It can be difficult to juggle all the daily tasks involved when caring for children, especially treatment-level foster children since they may also have therapy and other appointments. 

No matter how busy life gets and how much we care for our children, we must always be sure to take time for ourselves. It is not selfish to want to recharge every now and then. This will ensure that we are being the very best that we can be for ourselves as well as our children. Remember, you are at your best when you are feeling your best!

Quick Recipes for Halloween

Are you a parent who is super busy? Not sure what to make for dinner or snacks? Check out some of these super easy and quick recipes:

For Halloween:

Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

https://www.momontimeout.com/caramel-pumpkin-cheesecake-dip/

Fun Halloween Treats

http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1194/halloween-treats/

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday---celebration-recipes/halloween-recipes/easy-halloween-recipes

Harry Potter Acid Pops

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/harry-potters-acid-pops-68678

More meals (besides Halloween) try these quick and tasty ideas:

Meatloaf Muffins with Barbeque Sauce

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/meatloaf-muffins-with-barbecue-sauce-recipe-2118102

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/the-best-easy-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-99476

Easy Crescent Dough Dinners

https://www.pillsbury.com/everyday-eats/39-awesome-things-to-do-with-crescents?esrc=18018&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=omp_social_omppb_tdkeyword_pbrbgcrescnt&pp=0

Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup 

http://recipechart.com/recipes/appetizer-recipes/paneras-broccoli-cheese-soup

Tijuana Shrimp Dip Nachos 

http://recipechart.com/recipes/appetizer-recipes/tijuana-shrimp-dip-nachos

Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Spread

https://shewearsmanyhats.com/easy-caramel-apple-cream-cheese-spread/

Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

https://www.momontimeout.com/reeses-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-pound-cake/

Reese’s Marshmallow Brownie Bars

https://www.momontimeout.com/reeses-marshmallow-brownie-bars/?_sp=81348319-b173-4842-a33e-eebec2b6b1d2.1508526399719

There is a large assortment of scary and not-so-scary meals your whole family will love. 

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