Mmmmm ... Snacks

We like snacks around here, and I find them a great way to get some good nutrition into my kids' bodies. Sure, they'd love to just down a couple of tablespoons of sugar, but we all enjoy a lot of good snacks.

Popcorn: I recently bought a bag of "real" popcorn (www.boulderpopcorn.com), and now I'm not entirely sure what I'll do with the boxes of microwave popcorn I just ordered from local Boy Scouts.  OK, we'll still eat that stuff when we just want something fast, but the Boulder Popcorn site even sells a microwave popper for fresh popcorn. Organic, tasty with just a little salt, how can you get better than that?

Cheese & Crackers: good protein with whole grains!

Yogurt Smoothies: I have a hand blender, which makes these quick, easy, and easy to clean up. I always keep large tubs of yogurt on hand and fruit or berries in the freezer, and I mix in a couple of acidophilus capsules, too.

Cookies: I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, so that's what I make when I'm making cookies. Every now and then I'll make snickerdoodles (hubby's favorite).

Other stuff I keep on hand: graham crackers (the kids love them with raw honey), low-sugar granola bars, and if we have an exceptionally good day together, Pop Tarts. Well, I'm not a complete health-food fanatic!