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A Pumpkin Spread Snack Idea

 

Its Pumpkin Season!!

In fact, kids love to explore pumpkins and yes..taste the pumpkin too! Last week, as I walked through my Child Care Center, I observed the toddlers creating a pumpkin friend with Bagels, pumpkin spread and raisins.

The kids were so engaged in the activity and could hardly wait to taste their creations. Today I want to share the recipe and step by step instructions on how to make a Pumpkin snack for the children in your child Care Business to enjoy.

** Be sure to check for pumpkin allergies

You will need the following:

  • Canned Pumpkin Spread (1 can for every 10 children)
  • Cinnamon
  • Large Box of Raisins
  • Bagel half
  • Spoons
  • Raw or Organic Sugar
  • Paper towels
  • Medium size bowl to mix the pumpkin spread
  • Can opener
  • A Fork to mix the ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

Ahead of time set out all the ingredients & materials (listed above) on the table for the children to see. Have the children to wash their hands before sitting at the table.

Give each child a paper towel with a slice of bagel. Open the canned pumpkin, invite one child to pour the spread into the bowl. Then invite other children to help add the sugar and cinnamon to the spread.

Next, invite a child to mix the pumpkin spread. Then give each child a slice of bagel, pass the bowl of pumpkin spread around the table and invite each child to get a large scoop of pumpkin spread to spread on their bagel.

After each child spreads the pumpkin spread on their bagel, be sure that each child has the recommended serving size of raisins to add to their bagel.

Finally, encourage the children to create facial features for their pumpkin friends by using the raisins to create the eyes, nose and the mouth; then enjoy! Be sure to take pictures!!

This snack meets the Child Care Adult and Food program guidelines.

Grain: Bagel

Fruit/veg: Raisins/Pumpkin

For more menu ideas, Download your copy of the Healthy Child Care menus ebook.

Til next time…

Shiketa

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Multiple Streams of Income Tips For Child Care Business Owners

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On October 1, 2013, the United States Government Shut down. In fact, when I first heard the news, I thought: Oh My gosh, this could affect subsidized childcare payments and food program funds.

In my current Child Care Facility, 61 % of my center’s  income comes from subsidized childcare payments;15% of the income comes from Food program funds and 25% comes from private paying parents.

Moreover, when I received the news of a Government Shut down; I was reminded of the importance of having multiple streams of income. In fact, If your Child Care Business is not highly subsidized, the government shut down may not affect you.

However, if your Child Care Business receives at least 50% of its income from government assistance; it is vital that you look into having multiple streams of income.

When you have multiple streams of income, you will have a back-up income source in the event of low enrollment or a government shut down.

Five years ago, I decided to try Internet marketing and that was a great way to supplement my income. Started up another business, was good for me, because I had kids on the brain all the time!!

Then as I began to grow an online Business, I discovered a gift of writing/Consulting and I began to build another stream of income.

Furthermore, when I experienced a slow season at my center, my Online Business was my back–up income.

I’m not suggesting that you take your focus away from building your business, however, I am simply inspiring you to never put all your eggs in one basket (as my grandmother used to say).

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Here are a five ways to add Multiple Streams of Income:

  1. What talents do you have that you are not using in your Child Care Business?
  2. You can start an internet business for less than $100. Do you love to help others look or feel great? Try Mary Kay, Juice Plus+, or even Avon.
  3. Build a website, make money from the ads, sell information or products online.
  4. Write a ebook and sell it online.
  5. Are you crafty? Set up a vendor table at a local event and sale gift baskets, blankets, pillows,etc.

This is just a few ways for you to increase your income when there is not enough income in your Child Care Business. Do you need help getting started, leave a comment below or contact me for a Coaching session on my Inspired Business Woman Blog!

Child Care may be your Purpose in Life, however, there is more money to be made from your Passion!

Don’t let a government shutdown stop you from creating your very own financial freedom!! In fact, its time that you start thinking like a Millionaire and Increase Your income Streams!

Here is a Free Download from my 21-Day Mastermind eClub, —> Millionaires Have Multiple Streams of Income

Shiketa

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