Packing a Creative Lunchbox

For many students across Arkansas the new school year will start Thursday.

If you are a parent, you've probably had the battle over lunches at least once since your child started school.

Angie Lane stopped by Monday to share some creative ideas for add fun to your kids lunchbox.

Resources

PARENTS magazine  especially issues May 2010 and August 2010

Lunch Lessons:  Changing the Way We Feed Our Children, by Ann Cooper and Lisa M. Holmes

Vegan Lunch Box, by Jennifer McCann

Websites

http://familyfun.go.com/

http://www.laptoplunchbox.com/

http://www.marthastewart.com/

 

Main Focus

1.  Fun, creative and interesting

2.  Nutritious, balanced and good quality food

3.  Great utensils for packing and storage

4.  Personalize it-----cute encouraging notes, toys, jokes----something that will make them smile and easy their stress.

Weight Watchers Fruit Dip

1 (8oz.) package of low fat of no-fat cream cheese

1/4 cup marshmallow fluff

3 table spoons sugar-free raspberry preserves

Mix together till well blended and serve with fruit. 

Heat Safety & Risk Factors for Seniors

Dr. Morgan Sauer of the Longevity Center at St. Vincent shared some tips for keeping seniors safe and some of the risk factors during the triple digit temps. 

Risks for seniors in the heat

1.  Heart disease and kidney disease

2.  Medications

3.  Urine incontinence

4.  Lack of sensation of thirst

5.  Memory loss

Risk factors for death:

1.  Lack of air conditioning

2.  Living alone

3.  Falls/not being able to call for help

4.  Not "being a burden"

Safety tips

1.  Drink plenty of fluids

2.  Avoid caffeine

3.  Avoid alcohol

4.  Community, family, and neighbor awareness

5.  Resources for seniors

Dr. Morgan Sauer

Longevity Center at St. Vincent
5 St. Vincent Circle
Little Rock
501-552-4777 or
1-866-275-4777

https://www.stvincenthealth.com/longevity/index.html

Floatin' For A Cure

Woodruff County Relay for Life presents:
Floatin' for a Cure
August 14th
Augusta Boat Ramp
(behind Bank of Augusta)
Registration 11am
Float begins at 2pm
Pre-register $20
Day of float $25
Each participant gets a T-Shirt!

All proceeds go to Woodruff County's Relay for Life.

For more information call Miranda at 501-412-7110

Golfing with Ronald McDonald

Today Karen Erren, the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas, stopped by to share what RMHC does.  She also had details on one of the RMHC’s big fundraisers, the Ronald McDonald Golf Classic. 

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas helps families of children who are receiving treatment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and some other local hospitals, a home away from home.

 

17th Annual Ronald McDonald Golf Classic

August 22-23

Pleasant Valley Country Club

501-978-3119

www.rmhclittlerock.org

Here are some quick details about the tournament:

• Will be at Pleasant Valley Country Club
• Cocktail party kick-off on August 22 at 6:30pm
• 4-person scramble
• Flights at 8am & 1pm on August 23
• Catered by McDonald’s, Olive Garden & Golden Corral
• Beverages provided by Three Lakes Distributing & Coca-Cola
• Sponsorships & team reservations are still available
• Tournament hopes to raise more than $130,000, to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas