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A Berry Delicious Snack Time With a Patriotic Parfait

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Could you use more snack ideas?  Are you ready to have a Patriotic Snack time?

Today I want to share a patriotic snack idea that will get you and the children in a Patriotic Mood!

Every Summer, I look forward to observing lots of mouth watering and enriching cooking activities in my classrooms. In fact, at my center, our theme during the week of the 4th of July is Patriotic fun and it is a great week for a patriotic snack.

Today I am going to share with you, one of my favorite Summer Time snacks/recipes; “The Patriotic Parfait.” You will find the recipe below. Be sure to pass it on by clicking the share buttons below. Enjoy!

What you will need

Blueberries

Strawberries

Whip Cream

Crumbled Graham Crackers

A plastic clear cup

Make it

Encourage each child to add a scoop of blueberries to their cup, then add some strawberries, crumble a graham cracker over the berries, then squeeze whip cream on the top of the parfait; add a small flag and enjoy!

Does this snack meet Child Adult and Food Program Guidelines?

Yes it does! Be sure to serve the required serving of fruit and the graham cracker is a credible grain or bread. To be sure that this snack is  healthy and low in fat, choose a low-fat whip cream!

 

*** If you have children in care that are allergic to berries, consider making a jello patriotic parfait. click here

 

With a Patriotic Snack in mind!

Shiketa

For more healthy menu ideas, be sure to check out  the Preview copy of my Healthy Child Care Menus ebook!

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Child Care Center, Family Child Care, Food Program, Home Daycare, Menu Planning, Recipes

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5 Easy Ways to Build Enrollment With Your Business Cards

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Building Enrollment one Business Card at a time….

Have you ever found yourself at the grocery store or at an event and someone asked you for one of your business cards and you replied, ” I do not have any business cards with me.”

Carrying your business cards with you at all times is a great way to help spread the word about your business and most importantly, help to build your enrollment.

Today I am going to share with you 5 easy ways to build enrollment with your business cards.

1. Give your parents one of your business cards every week with their payment receipt and on the back of the card, write: ” Refer a friend and earn $____ off of one week of tuition.”

2. Attach a business card to your employees paycheck and offer a bonus when they tell others about your program.

3. Offer your family members an incentive for sharing your business card with their friends or neighbors.

4. Ask local business owners if you can display your business cards (attached to a parent article) in their business and offer to display business cards of local businesses in your home or center.

5. Keep a stack of business cards on you at all times and be sure to offer a discount on the back of your card.

I look forward to reading your thoughts about this post and most of all, please be sure to share any successes with me!

For more tips on how to improve your business management skills, you must check out the 21-Day Mastermind eclub or the Family Home Empowerment Club.

To Your Success,

Shiketa

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Business Management, Enrollment Building, Marketing

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