Faith, Family & F-Stops

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This blog is about my true joys. Faith, Family and taking pictures.

What's the one food you could never live without?

Bread! I love carbs!

What's a treat your kids love that's actually healthy?

Grapes, yogurt

What's your best tip for feeding a picky eater?

Hiding things by chopping them very small or just feeding her the healthy things she will eat.

What's on your bucket list of things to do with your kids this summer?

Sarah Carletti

Playdates with friends on Friday, reading, small hikes at local parks, and letting her play with her great neighbors!
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What's a great way to relieve stress? (The more unusual the better!)

Sarah Carletti

I relieve stress by taking a hot bath, listening to music or taking a walk by myself. As much as I love people, I need to recharge in quiet.
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What is your best tip for planning an affordable summer vacation with kids?

Sarah Carletti

We are staying at a cabin at Jellystone Park. There is a water park and crafts for the kids. It is not fancy but the kids will have a blast and we can afford this with our tight budget.
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Can you recommend a great summer snack to feed kids on break or to pack for days at camp? (Please include a link to the recipe.)

Sarah Carletti

Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins are easy to make, freeze, thaw and eat! I make mine with half wheat flour and half white flour to make them a bit more healthy! This is usually a trio of flavors that kids and adults like!
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From peach pies and berry cobbler to lemon shortcake and watermelon popsicles, fruity desserts are perfect for summer. Please share your favorite fruit-based dessert, and include a link to the recipe and photo.

Sarah Carletti

I love this simple frozen fruit dessert. It helps to have on hand when unexpected guests arrive or for an after dinner dessert! Frozen fruit is wonderful in the summer!
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What's a great finger food that your kids love? Please include a link.

Sarah Carletti

My daughter loves food - period. Since she likes to snack so much I either opt for grapes that I have cleaned and in kid-sized packs in the fridge. For something with a little chocolate, I created these little cookies just for her. They contain some whole grain in them and she doesn't even know!
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What's one of your favorite one-pot recipes? (Soup, casseroles, etc.)

Sarah Carletti

I love Monterey Tortilla Casserole. It is easy to make and freeze and tastes so yummy. It has been a big hit on my blog! It is made with tortillas, chicken, corn and salsa verde.
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What's a healthy lunchbox menu your child loves?

Sarah Carletti

My daughter enjoys turkey sandwiches on wheat bread and she doesn't need mayo or mustard! I'll add some grapes, pretzel sticks, 1% milk. She is also a fan of applesauce and mandarin oranges for fruit. For dessert, I might add 2 small cookies.
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What's your favorite muffin, scone, or bread recipe? Please share a link to the recipe and a photo if you have one.

Sarah Carletti

I love muffins! They are my favorite snack. We can't seem to eat an entire quick bread before it goes bad, but muffins are one-serving friendly and freeze well to boot! One of my favorite muffins is the Strawberries and Cream muffins. The surprise inside is wonderful!
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Nothing says fall like the flavor of cinnamon! What's one of your favoritie recipes that has cinnamon in it? Please share a link with a photo.

Sarah Carletti

I love warm scones with a glaze on the top. This recipe comes from a friend who does tea parties. The warm apples and cinnamon are a fall favorite.
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