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Easy and Delicious Picnic Food Ideas That Will Make Kids Happy
Picnics allow the entire family to enjoy their moments together outside the house and create a stronger bond than before. Along with planning games and other activities, picking the right food items for everyone can pretty much make or break the entire picnic.
Easy Picnic Snack Ideas for Children
Here we have a pretty great list of picnic foods:
Corn Cutlets
Grind corn into a paste without using any water during the process. Move this to a large bowl and mix well with ginger, coriander, fennel, chillies, mango powder and salt. Add rice flour and mix until it reaches dough like consistency. Shape and fry.
Mini Set Dosa
Wash some rice and dal well, and soak for about eight hours. Drain and grind into batter. Mix some soda into the batter and allow fermenting overnight. While frying, use a tablespoon of batter to make them mini dosas.
Kababs
Add some minced meat, garlic, ginger, jeera, garam masala, chilli powder, salt and some coriander into a blender and grind everything together. Leave in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes until it firms up. Form your kababs and shallow fry.
Coconut Chutney
Grind some coconut with green chillies, chana dal, ginger, lime juice, salt and sugar until smooth. You can use this as a side dish for mini-idlis or set dosas.
Cheese and Strawberry Cream Sandwich
Mix cream cheese with some honey and then spread this mix over two slices of bread. Add sliced strawberries on one slice and cover with the other. Your sandwich is ready!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blend cooked chickpeas with vanilla and coconut oil and then slowly add in oats flour, coconut sugar, salt, apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Once the batter is formed, fold in the chocolate chips and bake for 20 minutes at 176 degree C.
Cheesy Chickpea Dip
Add cottage cheese, grated cheese and chickpeas to a food processor and blend well. Add a little milk if it is too thick and then season and add chives to finish. Eat these with chips or carrot and cucumber sticks.
Egg Bhurji
Sauté onions, tomatoes and any other vegetable you like in butter, then add the eggs and season well till cooked. You can eat this with bread or roti.
Carrot Snack Sticks
Mix parmesan cheese with flour, salt and baking powder very well and then with your hands, mix in some shredded carrots. Add a bit of oil to the dough and knead it very well so you can roll it out, shape it and bake it for 15 minutes at 204 D Celsius.
Sweet Potato Fingers
Peel and slice sweet potatoes evenly and then coat them in ghee. Season and mix well so that the flavour spreads evenly among the fingers. Bake it at 218 degree C for 15 minutes and they are ready. You can also fry them.
Sausage Pasta
Fry chopped sausages until cooked, and then add some onions and garlic in for a sauté. Add some tomatoes, basil and chicken stock and allow the broth to cook for five minutes before adding spinach. Leave it to simmer until cooked. Add this to boiled pasta and you are done.
Egg Sandwiches
Mix mashed boiled eggs with mayonnaise, a dash of mustard, chopped onions, garlic and coriander until you have a smooth spreadable texture. Spread on bread and toast, and enjoy!
Idlis
Soak urad dal and rice separately for five hours. Drain and grind them together with some cold water. Once the batter is made, let it ferment for 12 hours. Steam in an idli steamer and pack along with chutney.
Veggie Rolls
Boil potatoes, French beans, carrots, peas and capsicum together and then mash them with coriander leaves, a pinch of chilli powder and salt. Take a bread slice and cut the edges. Roll it flat with a rolling pin, and add in some of the filling in the centre. Roll the bread tight, and put a small bit of corn flour and water mixture on the edge to seal the roll tight. In a pan, take some oil or butter, and put in the roll to cook. It will be ready when the bread turns slightly brown.
Chicken Coconut Noodle Salad
Simmer chicken with lemon grass, ginger and coconut milk. Add salt after a few minutes and then simmer until the chicken is cooked. Let it get cold and then shred the chicken into some cooked noodles. Stir peanut butter into the chicken broth and then add it as dressing for the salad.
Milkshakes
Make healthy milkshakes by whizzing frozen bananas, milk, strawberries, and a dash of vanilla extract together and bottle up this delicious beverage for the car ride over or place in a cooling box until ready to consume. This is healthier than fruit juices that come in a box.
Aloo Paratha
Boil and mash some potatoes. Add in some coriander, grated ginger and garlic and some green chillies. Also add in some garam masala, amchur, chilli powder, jeera powder and salt. Make sure that the mixture doesn’t have lumps. Add a small amount to a ball of dough while rolling and fry as normal.
Chutney and Cheese Sandwich
Grind mint leaves, sugar, green chillies and salt into a paste. Mix in lime juice and then add butter and cheese into this mix. Spread onto bread and then grill the sandwiches.
Kathi Rolls
Make your kids favourite dry sabzi and then roll it in large rotis. Cut them in the middle and pack some chutney to have with it.
Macaroni Salad
Mix chopped onions, eggs, green, red and yellow bell peppers and olives in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together a tablespoon of mayonnaise, a little bit of mustard and salt to make the dressing. Pour it into the egg and vegetable mix. Stir in the macaroni and it’s done.
Fruit Salad
Throw together your favourite fruits and enjoy the juicy and cooling dessert. You can add in some fresh yogurt to enhance the taste of the fruit salad.
Nutella And Strawberry Bites
Spread Nutella on a neutral tasting biscuit (such as graham crackers) and top them off with sliced strawberries.
How to Pack Picnic Food for Your Child?
Along with preparing the right food for your picnic, it needs to stay in its best condition until you reach your location, too. Here are the dos and don’ts of packing food.
Dos
Prepare your food ahead of time in a quantity that fits your containers.
Pack sandwiches and rolls in separate coloured papers to keep vegetarian and non-vegetarian options clear.
Don'ts
Avoid packing lightweight items with heavy ones since they will be smashed together.
Keep foods in small portions so that they can be consumed easily.
Packing together a great spread can be easy with picnic finger food ideas for kids. This can keep them fed and happy throughout, allowing them to play around with absolute ease and comfort.
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Badami Paneer Curry
When it comes to curries, a paneer curry is one of the most loved dishes among kids. Thankfully, there are umpteen ways of making it and today we are sharing one such versatile way of making it. Almonds are used in its gravy with gives it a nutty and rich taste. Just pair this curry with chapati or plain parathas and watch your kid enjoy his lunch.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
15 - 20 Minutes
15 - 20 Minutes
Ingredients
¾ cup paneer, cut into cubes or any other shape
¼ cup tomato puree
½ tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp garam masala
¼ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp cream/milk
3 tbsp oil
A pinch of turmeric
1 tbsp sugar
2 green cardamoms pounded
1 tsp chili paste
Salt to taste
To be ground into a smooth paste
10 almonds
1 whole Kashmiri chilli
¼ cup chopped onion
2-3 garlic cloves
1” ginger piece
For garnishing
½ tbsp julienned ginger
1 tbsp chopped coriander.
Flaked almonds
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a pan and add the chili paste, pounded cardamom and sauté for a few seconds. Then add the prepared paste and cook it on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the tomato puree, salt and all the spices, except garam masala. Cook it for another 3-4 minutes. Add the sugar and cream.
Step 3
Now add the paneer cubes and simmer for two minutes. Add garam masala and stir.
Step 4
Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish it with julienned ginger, chopped coriander and flaked almonds.
Nutritional Information
Calories
180 K cal
Proteins
6.8 g
Total Fat
12.8 g
Total Carbohydrates
7.5 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
760 mg
Potassium
149 mg
Tip: Along with the paneer you can also add boiled mix veggies - like carrots, peas, beans and cauliflower for a badami paneer and mix veggie curry. Read more
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There are many activities, games, toys and apps that strive to inspire a love of STEM in kids and even get parents hooked. The benefit of construction toys for toddlers and similar items is that they help kids develop science- and engineering-related skills that they'll definitely need for the future.
Today, parents are a lot more aware and give a lot of thought selecting toys for their kids. Most want to give a toy or a game that helps their children in some way. Toys that let kids design and build something not only gives them a sense of accomplishment but also helps stretch their imaginations. STEM toys can help foster confidence to design and build as well as improve critical thinking.
A Look at Toys that Boost STEM Skills in Toddlers
1. What are STEM Skills?
STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the understanding one has about them. Exploring these subjects in a fun manner can generate interest and encourage kids to engage in STEM activities. It can also give them an edge in these subjects in school and beyond. Toddlers are visual learners and learn by observation, touch, smell and listening to things around them. Toys with bright colours, different shapes, and those that make sounds attract their attention. They can, therefore, be used to improve their senses.
2. How Can STEM Skills Be Acquired?
Some of the popular learning toys for building STEM skills in kids are:
1. LEGO
LEGO blocks or similar building blocks are a very popular choice with parents looking for toys that help develop STEM skills in children. They develop social skills, boost critical reading and writing skills, and even help teach languages to English Language Learners.
2. Shape Sorters
Sorting through different colours and shapes teaches kids about colours, symmetry, shape and size. These STEM toys for toddlers also improve hand-eye coordination, IQ, motor skills and memory.
3. Wooden Blocks
Playing with wooden blocks not only helps a child with spatial skills but promotes problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning.
4. Young Architect
Young Architect It has a reusable design and everything is made of pre-cut blocks and stencils that can be mixed and matched easily to create 3D models.
5. Technology
For today’s tech-savvy kids, digital games are the way to go. There’s a long list of STEM skills-boosting games including Crazy Gears, Numbers League, Robot Factory and Bugs and Bubbles.
Benefits of Toy Blocks
Children get bored easily but not often with toy blocks. STEM toys in the form of blocks can keep them hooked for long while teaching them important lessons and encouraging family time. These toys can be easily played in a group and are even challenging enough to be played by adults too.
Initially, many STEM toys were considered to be for boys, but that’s no longer the case. Toy companies have begun manufacturing even more games to appeal to both sexes. You can find LEGO Friends(pastel, character-centred LEGO blocks), construction kits, and even Mega Bloks Barbie(Barbie-themed building kits) for girls drawn to ‘girly’ colours and themes. Read more
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She was brought up with quality education and facilities . Equality in everything around her. She was told to be brave always ,be bold and face everything . She was open minded to think all to be equal in opportunities and abilities . The society one day reminded her to think as a woman when she turned 24 .
She was confident enough to face every proposal came to her , some were good , some saw her as a quality asset for wealth and luxury . Some were eager to make her to an eye candy sitting idle at home . None of these appealed to her, yet she agreed to something she found interesting in him just to later found that every household has a female born to tolerate everything in the family whether it is mother or daughter . Only names vary , situations never changes anywhere .
So what was to be done , she became a super mom , behaved as if mature always .
She cooked three times a day for all forgetting what she ate everyday. That just doesn't matter ,isn't it ..
She washed every dirty cloth making her appearance shabby in turn.
She started waking up early in the morning to make her home a sweet heaven .
Even though , she did not get the applause for her noble deeds and dedication to family , she was happy because she had in her the spirit to reach higher levels in her life , she had in her an unending drive for her job. Whoever whatever discouraged her, she managed all and went on in life to create something special in her own life. She lived silently there for others thinking big plans for herself.
She thought in her mind , those who think that life is just food and clothes I try my level best to please them ,but I will do my part .I will go ahead in life to distances you even can't imagine.
When you have a place in mind as sure . you will reach your destination one day or the other .You will definitely get paths to get there ,even shortcuts will take you there.
Patience is golden , be a super mom ,wait for some one to come with you. That will be your proper time when God will accompany you. Think good ,do good and wait ,wait ,wait... for desirable outcomes in this lifetime . Her thoughts flooded like anything .
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FISHER-PRICE PRESS N GO MONSTER TRUCK - GREEN AND BLUE REVIEW
Hai!
Myself Sravani and mom of a 18months old baby boy toddler!
My baby is a hyperactive kid and he enjoys playing with cars and movable toys!!
And my first go to brand is FISHER-PRICE. Fisher price push and go Monster truck - green and blue colour is very attractive and the colour coordination is so impressive to my baby!! The stability and the plastic used is of good quality !
The size of the product is medium which can be easily carried by baby!
My baby enjoys playing with it and now it is his favourite toy out of all. I'm happy with this product because it keeps my baby boy engaged for very long time.
My baby takes it to outdoors too and play with this truck all the time. The movement of the truck is also smooth and there is no small parts which may harm my baby!
The soft part on the top of the body helps my baby motor skills.
Hand coordination is learnt by pushing and letting the truck go!
It develops the hand coordination , recognising colours abd also movement!
The price is of slightly expensive side but it is reasonable for the quality.
My baby enjoyed playing with fisher price push and go Monster truck - green blue!! He really loved it and started carrying it everywhere he goes.
The quality of the product is 5star
It is rough and tough in use
The tyres are very smooth and it moves easily without much pressure.
It helps in baby eye coordination hand coordination and he observes the way the truck moving
Makes baby engaged.
The durability is long and it is of tough quality
I would like to suggest Fisher-price to introduce more attractive colours.
Thank you first cry for hassle-free delivery without any damage to the product and the delivery was within 2 days
Overall I would like to rate the product 5/5
Features 4/5
Product design 5/5
Performance 5/5
Value for money 3.5/5
I would surely recommend this for babies who love to play with cars and trucks as it helps kids to be busy by themselves
Thank u for giving me this opportunity to review the product of international brand fisher-price ❤️
Hi Sravani,
Thank you for the review. Would request to please go ahead and post it on the app with pictures.
Can you please share with me the 2nd blog?
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