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Confused About What Essentials to Stock During the Coronavirus Situation? This List Is All You Need!
The current coronavirus situation has made us think, re-think, and sometimes overthink about what we need to do, especially during the lockdown. One of the major fears making rounds in the world today is the unavailability of essentials. While most countries have announced a complete lockdown, essential commodities and essential services are still functioning to their best capacities. However, the panic-stricken human in us is running haywire to hoard items we probably don’t even need. Several cities have reported that items are flying off the shelf, creating a shortage of several essentials like hand sanitizer, paracetamols, multi-vitamins, and toilet paper. But do we need to panic? Not really. Do we need to be prepared? Absolutely!
Before you step out to buy essentials for you and your family, read through the article till the end. Here, we have enlisted items necessary to help your family get through the lockdown comfortably till life resumes back to normalcy.
List of Perishable Items to Stock Up on During the Lockdown
Here’s a quick list of common perishable items that you are sure to need during this critical time.
Please note - Some of these items are long-lasting while some are not. Therefore, it is a good practise to figure out how much you can store and consume before it gets rotten.
Fruits
Apples
Bananas
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Pomegranates
Clementines
Peaches
Plums
Melons
Canned Fruits
Vegetables
Choosing vegetables can get a little tricky. Here’s a quick tip for you to make a choice when buying vegetables - Cook and consume the vegetables with the most water content as soon as you get them because the ones with lesser water content can last longer.
Go for these veggies during the lockdown.
Leafy Vegetables – Spinach, Fenugreek, Dill, etc.
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Squash
Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Green peas
Cucumbers
Gourds – Bitter Gourds, Sponge Gourds, Snake Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ash Gourd, Pointed Gourd.
Canned Vegetables
Dairy
These dairy essentials will help you take care of breakfast and snacks during the day.
Milk/ Dairy Whitener
Cream
Yoghurt
Butter
Cottage Cheese/ Paneer
If you are a vegan, lactose intolerant, or have an aversion to dairy, stock up on substitutes for dairy.
Substitutes for Dairy
Soy Milk
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Flax Milk
Hemp Milk
Rice Milk
Protein
Protein is an essential part of the diet. It is more so necessary during the time of the coronavirus pandemic when we need to stay fit.
Get these to meet your daily protein requirement.
Eggs
Frozen Meat
The reason why we recommend frozen meat is because fresh raw meat may not be available extensively during the lockdown. Plus, you can store it in your freezer and cook it as and when required, but before the expiry date. Raw meat, when stored at zero degree Celsius can last for 2 to 12 months depending on what meat it is and which part of the meat it is.
Speaking of frozen meat, you may want to consider some more frozen foods during the lockdown.
Frozen Food
Readily available frozen foods are a great purchase to make during the coronavirus lockdown to ensure your diet has all the nutrition you need to stay healthy.
Frozen Fruits – Berries, Peaches, and Cherries.
Frozen Vegetables – Peas, Corn, Spinach, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Green Beans, etc.
If you don’t anticipate a need for frozen foods, you can refrigerate some fresh vegetables and fruits like your greens, tomatoes, gourds, peaches, etc. in the vegetable and fruit compartments of your refrigerator instead of crowding your freezer.
Alternatively, you can also choose to freeze some perishable items like the ones given below to make them last longer.
Foods You Can Freeze At Home
Freezing foods at home may require more time and care, but it can prove to be a great way to preserve food. Here’s what you can preserve at home.
Cooked Rice
Cooked Pasta
Fruits (berries, peeled bananas,
Cooked/ Blanched Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach puree, etc.)
Stock
Raw/ Cooked Meat (in separate containers to avoid contamination)
More tips on freezing foods at home are provided below. Be sure to read and follow them carefully before freezing any fresh produce. Freezing foods can make foods last longer without losing much of their nutritional value. Appropriate freezing methods can help prevent contamination or diseases due to contamination too.
Now, let’s take a look at some more items you can choose from to stock-up your kitchen/pantry during the lockdown.
Preserves
Preserves are great to lather on a toast or as an important element of most mains.
Jam
Jelly
Marmalade
Fruit Butter
Ketchup
Dry and Wet Chutneys
Pickles
Baked Foods
And, how can we forget baked foods? They can come in handy when you have kids or when you are a snacker yourself.
Ensure you stock enough of -
Biscuits
Cookies
A few bread loafs
Now, let’s take a look at some non-perishable items that will see you through this isolation period.
List of Non-Perishable Items to Stock During the Coronavirus Lockdown
Here, we have enlisted, in different categories, some non-perishable food items that can last for months. These foods are also important to ensure you have enough protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals in your diet, especially if you are a vegetarian. Let’s begin with whole grains.
Whole Grains
White/ Brown Rice
Wheat/ Gehu
Oatmeal
Finger Millet/ Ragi
Maize
Sorghum/ Jowar
Although most families opt to buy readymade flours, it is better to stock up on some whole grains for the future. However, if you have access to dry flours, consider this list to decide your essentials.
Dry Flour
Wheat Flour
Sorghum/ Jowar Flour
Refined Flour/ Maida
Gram Flour/ Besan
Ragi Flour
Another important ingredient you must consider while purchasing groceries is legumes. They are packed with protein, dietary fibre, carbs, vitamins and minerals.
Legumes
These legumes can be used in several preparations to make breakfast items, main and side dishes too.
Ensure you buy at least 2 or 3 to add variation to your food.
Lentils/ Dal – Green Moong, Tur/ Arhar Dal, Masoor Dal, Urad Dal, and Chickpeas.
Beans – Soy Beans, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Dried Split Pea, etc.
Since we’re at it, here’s a list of nuts and seeds that you can stock up on too.
Nuts, Seeds and Dry Fruits
Nuts, seeds and dry fruits are rich in minerals and vitamins. They can provide instant energy and also help cope stress during the lockdown.
Peanuts
Almonds
Flax Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Chia Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Cashew nuts
Walnuts
Dates/ Dried Dates
Pistachios
Raisins
Prunes
Dries Figs
Lotus Seeds/ Makhana
Pine Nuts
Let’s move on to the breakfast items now. After all, it is the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast Foods
These breakfast items can help you add variety to your breakfast menu and also ensure you begin your day with food packed with nutrition.
Cereal
Flattened Rice/ Poha
Semolina/ Rawa
Don’t forget the condiments, spices and beverages. Be sure you have enough of these too for the lockdown.
Condiments
Refined Oil
Ghee
Butter
Powdered Spices
Turmeric
Chilli Powder
Garam Masala
Coriander Powder
Mustard Seeds
Cumin Seeds
Salt
Dry Ginger Powder
Whole Spices
Clove
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Pepper
Beverages
Tea
Coffee
Health and Nutrition Drinks
There are some more essential items you’ll need to consider to get through this difficult time safely.
Other Essentials to Stock-Up on During the Coronavirus Lockdown
Other than the items mentioned above, you must also have enough items required for you to take care of unforeseen issues, especially medical and child-care. Read on to know more.
Children’s Food
Needless to say, if you have babies in the house, you should be ready to meet your child’s dietary requirement. Most of the ingredients mentioned above can be used to prepare your child’s meal. However, you might find this list pretty helpful if your baby has been weaned on to solid foods.
Readymade Fruit Purees
Readymade Vegetable Purees
Cerelac
Crackers
Medicines
Stock up on all your regular prescribed medication that will last you at least a month. Other medicines you may consider buying in some amounts are –
Paracetamol
Antacids
Over the counter pain killers (to be used with caution)
Your baby’s medicines
Antihistamines
Alcohol-Based Sanitiser
Antiseptic Wipes
Antiseptic cream/ liquid
Diapers
Diaper rash cream
Remember that most pharmaceutical stores will be open and serving during the lockdown. Therefore, buy sensibly so that you do not deprive someone else in need.
Toiletries and Cleaning Essentials
Lastly, don’t forget to buy enough toiletries and cleaning essentials to keep yourself and your home clean. Here’s what you must look for –
Soap/ Body Wash
Baby Soap, Powder, etc.
Hand Wash
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Toothbrushes
Dental Floss
Detergent
Floor Cleaning Liquid
Cleaning Agents for Hard Surfaces
Liquid or Bar Dish Wash
Toilet Rolls
Facial Tissue
Now that you have an idea of the essentials you need to stock up on, here are some tips for you to ensure you have enough for the lockdown and take necessary actions to prevent wastage of any kind.
Tips to Ensure You Have Enough to Survive the Lockdown
Scan your pantry and list out the essentials you already have in your house.
Jot down the expiry date of the items, wherever given. This will help you use the items that are nearing their expiry and avoid wastage.
Make different lists of perishable and non-perishable items to avoid missing anything.
Try to purchase whole vegetables or fruits instead of cut ones if buying them fresh.
If you happen to buy more perishables, use the ones that cannot be frozen, and freeze those that can be frozen.
Freeze veggies/fruits when they are fresh.
To freeze vegetables/ fruits at home, you can either cook them completely or blanch them. Be sure you let them cool down at room temperature before you stack them in the freezer. Cooking/ blanching vegetables and fruits before you freeze them helps kill bacteria if any and preserve the colour, flavour and the texture of the food. Doing so also helps maintain the nutritional value of the foods by slowing down the loss of vitamins.
All the foods you want to freeze or store in the freezer should be packed in different zip lock bags or properly sealed containers.
Take special care while freezing meat.
If you happen to thaw frozen meat, ensure you cook it and only then freeze it. Do not re-freeze thawed meat.
Do not pack the freezer with foods. Let there be enough room for the cool air to circulate.
For more information on frozen foods, you may also refer to the guide on fda.gov.
This list might seem extensive; however, you don’t have to purchase each item mentioned in this article. It is for your reference only, and you are the best person to decide what foods you need to buy to suit you and your family’s requirements. When you have the final list ready, ensure you glance through it once again to remove any unnecessary items. Also, be responsible and avoid hoarding because the time is critical for everyone.
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Setting Healthy Boundaries for Your Child - Why and How
Child rearing psychology has been through many changes throughout the years. For instance, a few decades ago, parents made decisions for their kids. Children back then were even subjected to punishment. In recent times, the child-knows-best mode of rearing has come into place, with parents often allowing their little ones to choose for themselves. In theory, this is a great practice, but children cannot make right decisions, well not always. Hence, it should be a parent's duty to help their kids find direction in life. You should focus on your child’s behaviour as well as on their emotional state, as nothing supersedes their mental health and peace of mind. Nevertheless, as a parent, you must ensure that you set healthy boundaries for your child, within which he can thrive and learn to handle the world around him. This article will explain how to establish boundaries for kids and the importance of setting limits.
Why Is It Important to Set Limits for Kids?
These days, it is observed that parents are considerably free with their kids, with no clear set boundaries. Sometimes this can be problematic. Below you will find a few reasons as to why you should set rules and boundaries for your children:
1. The Brain of Kids is Not Fully Developed
Children have prefrontal lobes that are not entirely formed. This leads to something known as “magical thinking” according to child psychologists. This allows them to live in a semi-imaginary world, which means they are not capable of making big decisions, hence parents should make important decisions for them. Children under the age of eight are less abstract in their thinking, making them less likely to know the better of two decisions. Of course, this excludes simple choices like what clothes to wear or which food to eat. Let them choose that.
2. Limits Make Kids Feel Protected
Young children thrive on routine and discipline. Establishing firm timelines for different activities will instil a sense of predictability, which in turn can lower uncertainty and anxiety. Yes, there will be days when your child may rebel but make him understand that the boundaries you have set are for his own good. As he grows, he will realise that whatever you are doing is in his best interest and he will feel protected and cherished.
3. Boundaries Interrupt Narcissistic Tendencies
It is not a good idea to allow your child to get control over you, especially when it comes to making important decisions. This will make them feel like they are the centre of the world, and can lead to narcissistic personality disorder. Children need to experience the feeling of disappointment and loss, so they can learn how to deal with these situations as adults. However, please ensure your boundaries for them are not dictatorial or extremely strict, as this can lead to trust issues in later years.
Tips to Set Boundaries for Children
If you are wondering about how to set limits for your child, then these tips will help you establish proper boundaries:
1. Don’t Expect Too Much
Please set limits keeping in mind the developmental stage of your child. For instance, toddlers find their way everywhere while older kids can refuse or demand reasons for your rules. Remember that it takes a while for them to cross these stages of growth, and set your rules accordingly.
2. Use a Warm and Friendly Tone
Be friendly with kids without letting them have their way. If you speak to your child in an angry tone or shout at him unnecessarily, it will scare him or make him feel nervous and he will be obliged to follow the boundaries. Frightened children will agree to your limits but not happily. Therefore, if you want your kid to follow the limits that you have set for him, speak to him in a gentle and friendly tone. First, make him feel relaxed and safe and then talk.
3. Be Clear in Your Approach
Don’t use words that can mean multiple things. For example, don’t tell your child you don't want him to do or not do something specific. Instead, tell him softly what he is doing, why it is wrong, inappropriate or dangerous. Explain this gently and ask him to change his behaviour.
4. Plan in Advance
It is important to strategise in advance, especially when it comes to setting limits for preschoolers. As parents, you should be aware of when your kid is most emotionally comfortable and when and where he begins to get fussy, nervous, or angry.
5. Let Your Child Complain
Your child will invariably complain about the limits you have set. This cannot be avoided. But it will certainly help if you react to his upset state with composure and understanding rather than being angry at him. Yes, he will complain in the beginning but later he will understand why you have set boundaries for him.
6. Remain Firm in Your Decisions
Do not waver once you set boundaries for your kid. Your child will complain initially, making you feel that you should give up but don't. Be firm in your decisions and remember that you are doing it for your child's good future. Set boundaries but change them as per circumstances.
7. Maintain Consistent Body Language
Keep your non-verbal cues consistent. This is important to maintain authority. Instead of intimidating your child with your height and body, crouch down to his level and maintain a neutral facial expression. Explain him about the rules you have set for him in a serious yet friendly tone and he will follow them.
8. Don’t Over Explain the Boundaries
Explain yourself once or twice, until your child understands what you mean. Don’t keep trying to get it through his head, as this will only annoy both of you.
9. Make Him Feel Protected
Be there for your child whenever he needs you or whenever you think he is in danger. For instance, if he insists on running across the road or tries to climb trees, hold his hand and stop him from doing so. Keep calm and remember that you must not ever touch your child when you are feeling enraged. Further, please keep an eye on the amount of force you are using, so your child does not feel pain. It is also necessary that you let him go once he calms down or is able to handle himself.
10. Be Humorous
Being funny always works. You can set your limits with songs, limericks, rhymes, anything that sounds entertaining and amusing. Use a funny voice or create a fictional character who is actually making the rules instead of you doing it. This will take less time than other tactics such as shouting or bribing your children.
How Do You Know If You Are Blurring Boundaries as a Parent?
It is possible to blur your boundaries as a parent. This is unhealthy for your relationship with your child as they need to see you as loving, warm, and protective but also as an authority figure. Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for:
Allowing your little ones to explore your personal space, either yours or your partners. This makes them feel like they are the centre of your world all the time.
Not allowing your child to do things which they are completely capable of. This makes them dependent on you for the most basic things.
Having an emotional reaction to your child’s outburst. This might make him feel like he can’t be emotionally available for you.
Continuously interrogating your little one about anything and everything. This will make him scared of you and will lead to distrust.
Allowing your kid to do whatever he wants without stopping him. When you do this, he does not see you as an authority figure.
Treating your child more like a peer than as a child. This might be fun for a short time but will lead to problems when you want him to follow certain rules.
Treating him as an extension of yourself, with his victories and losses being yours. This puts pressure on him to perform better to please you, causing unnecessary anxiety and stress.
Children will always push your tolerance, patience, and stress levels. This is something that you have in your complete control. Please understand that your child wanting to do more things by himself is a part of his development stage. It is up to you to guide him along the way so that he can make the right choices and correct decisions in his life. It can be easy to simply let your kid do what he wants instead of keeping firm limits. It is also easy to force strict military rules on a kid so that he is totally obedient. But neither of these techniques will make your child into a healthy or happy individual. Raising a child is a dynamic process, not a static one. You will not know everything in the beginning, but you can pick up a lot on the way. Once you define your limits and resolutely stick to them, your child will listen to you and look at your behaviour as something to be modelled.
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Parties are nothing without chips and dips. Okay, that's a little too much, but dips are just great! Whether you're looking for casual recipes or something hardcore to impress your friends, we've got something for every kind of dip connoisseur. Read on below to learn more and see how to make them.
Tasty Dip Recipes To Try At Home
Like dips? Who doesn't? Try these out for your next party, invite your friends and family, and simply blow their minds. We promise you'll love them. Be it dip recipes for nachos or any appetizer you like, there's something for every taste bud. Now, on to the recipes below:
1. Goat Cheese with Herbs
A fantastic dip that not only makes your appetizers super tasty but also pairs perfectly with various snacks and meal combos. You just have to give this dip a try.
Ingredients
A cup of crumbled goat cheese
Half a cup of ricotta cheese
Two chopped scallions
A quarter cup of chopped fresh parsley
Two teaspoons of lemon zest
Two tablespoons of lemon juice
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic bread or breadsticks for accompaniments
How To Make
Blend goat cheese and ricotta finely in a blender or food processor until you get a smooth consistency. Grab a bowl and add the scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Drizzle the dip with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper for taste.
Serve with garlic breadsticks or garlic bread and you get a tasty meal that just blows minds.
2. Guacamole Dip with a Twist
What can we say? This dip is just guacamole with a crunchy twist.
Ingredients
Three whole avocados that are deskinned and pitted
A quarter cup chopped white onions
A quarter cup of fresh cilantro leaves
One tiny chopped jalapeno
A one-third cup of chopped and roasted pepitas
Four tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
Tortilla chips for the accompaniments
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper (freshly grounded)
How To Make
Grab a medium bowl to make enough dip for a few people. In that, blend in the avocados, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, pepitas, and lime juice. Mash it until you get the desired texture and consistency for the dip.
For seasoning, sprinkle the salt and black pepper.
You can throw in some extra pepitas and add tortilla chips for that crunchy finish.
3. Peanut-Chile Salsa
Ever wanted to know what peanut butter and salsa taste like together? Trust us, it's one of the best dips that complements herbs like red shiso and peppermint.
Ingredients
One and a quarter cup of grapeseed oil
Six peeled garlic cloves
A cup of organic raw peanuts
Four pasilla chiles (dried and deseeded)
Four ancho chiles (dried and deseeded)
Ten chiles de Arbol (dried)
Kosher salt
Red Chiso/Peppermint herbs and parsley (for garnishing)
Purple corn tostadas and avocado or lime wedges (for the accompaniments)
How To Make
Get a large saucepan and add in the olive oil and garlic cloves. Cook until the mix turns golden brown in about 8 minutes. Take out the garlic and add peanuts to the oil this time. Keep simmering until the colour changes to golden brown for roughly two minutes. Get a rimmed baking sheet and transfer the peanuts on that.
Cook the pasilla chiles for a minute using olive oil until it looks puffed up and darker. Transfer that to the baking sheet too and repeat this step for cooking the ancho chiles and chiles de arbol.
Blend the peanuts and chiles. Pulse and make a puree out of the blend, adding in a bit of oil. Let it blend for a minute and take it out. Garnish using salt and allow the blend to cool. You can serve with the accompaniments like tostadas, red chiso herbs, and lime wedges for the finish.
4. Pimento Cheese Dip
Pimento cheese is a crowd favourite and classic. If you haven't been having some, you're missing out.
Ingredients
A medium sweet onion (chopped)
Two to seven ounces of fresh pimentos (sliced and drained)
Two pounds of cheddar cheese (extra sharp and shredded)
Two and a half cups of mayonnaise
Kosher salt
Black pepper (freshly grounded)
Butter crackers (for the accompaniment)
How To Make
Make the pimentos and onions into a puree by running them through a blender or food processor until they look smooth. It should take under a minute.
Get a bowl and add the puree, cheese, and mayo.
Blend well and add the salt and pepper.
You can throw in some hot sauce for an extra punch.
Refrigerate for two hours and provide crackers in your servings with this delicious dip.
5. Five-minute Million Dollar Dip
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Ingredients
Five chopped green onions
Eight ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
One and a half cups of fresh mayonnaise
Half a cup of bacon bits
Half a cup of almonds (slivered)
How To Make
Mix all the ingredients in a small or medium bowl.
Blend well until it looks good and refrigerates for two hours.
You can serve this with chips and crackers for the finish.
6. The Shrimp Dip
Shrimps and dip, now that's a combo everybody can work with. Here's how you make it.
Ingredients
Two tablespoons of butter
Three cloves of garlic (minced)
A quarter cup of dry white wine
A quarter cup of fresh lemon juice
Two tablespoons of parsley (chopped)
Half an ounce of shrimp (peeled)
Kosher salt
Black pepper (freshly grounded)
A cup of ricotta cheese
A cup of white cheddar cheese (shredded)
A quarter cup of fresh parmesan cheese (grated)
Fresh parsley
Baguette (sliced, for the accompaniments)
How To Make
Preheat the oven to a high temperature (350 degrees, preferably).
Get a skillet, turn on medium flame, and put the butter on that. Melt it and after 2 minutes, stir in the white wine, lime juice, and shrimp. Add salt and pepper for seasoning and continue to cook the shrimp for about 6 minutes until the volume looks lesser.
Get a cutting board, place the ingredients there and start chopping the shrimp. Transfer the rest into a large bowl, including the different cheeses, and stir well
For the final touch, move the ingredients to a baking dish and continue to bake until it looks bubbly. This should take about 15 minutes and you're done after that.
For the garnish, use parsley and don't forget to serve it with garlic bread.
7. Pumpkin Dip
If pumpkin is your favourite and you can't seem to get enough, then this dip is a must-try!
Ingredients
Two cups of thick cream
One and three-quarter ounces of vanilla pudding mix (instant)
Half a cup of pumpkin (canned)
Two tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice
Ginger cookies or crackers for the accompaniments
How To Make
Take a blender or food processor and blend the thick cream and vanilla pudding until you notice hardened peaks.
Throw in the canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and refrigerate after stirring.
Accompany the dip with ginger cookies or crackers for a complete serving.
8. Black Bean-Avocado Dip
Black beans and avocado are jam-packed with calories and also give you your protein-fix. Here's how you can whip them up. It's also one of the best dip recipes for chips and nachos too as it's simply scrumptious.
Ingredients
Two jalapenos
One garlic clove
Half a white onion (medium)
Half a teaspoon of Kosher salt
A quarter teaspoon of pepper
A can of black beans
Two scallions
Two tablespoons of fresh lime juice
One tablespoon of olive oil
One whole avocado
Half a cup of fresh cilantro
How To Make
Get a big bowl and blend the jalapenos, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper together.
Transfer the rest of the ingredients into the bowl and use olive oil as the dressing.
Take the avocado and cilantro and fold them up together for the finish.
9. Creamy Spinach Dip
Creamy spinach dip - just the thought of it makes our taste buds drooling. But it gets better with the bonus - artichokes, and shallots. You can trust us on that.
Ingredients
One and a half tablespoons of olive oil
A tablespoon of unsalted butter
Two garlic cloves
Two shallots
One and a half tablespoon of all-purpose flour
A one and half cups of 2% milk
Four ounces of low-fat cheese
One and a quarter teaspoons of salt
A quarter teaspoon of white pepper
A pound of baby spinach
A can of artichoke hearts
How To Make
Place a saucepan on medium flame. Add olive oil and butter and let it spread, sautéing the garlic and shallots for about 5 minutes. Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour milk and continue stirring while you bump up the flame. Whisk until you see the mix starting to boil. Thicken the mix and take the pan off the flame.
Add your low-fat cheese (or turn it into one of those yoghurt dip recipes by mixing some in with the cheese or without), salt, and white pepper and stir until the cheese melts.
Set a large skillet on medium flame. Add the spinach, a pinch of salt, a quarter cup of water and start stirring the mix until the spinach wilts (should take five minutes)
Drain out the spinach and after cooling, strain the remaining liquid.
Take a cutting board and chop the spinach.
For the finale, take the milk blend and place it on medium flame. Finish by adding in the spinach and artichokes, making sure to stir occasionally. Once the mixture starts to simmer, add some salt and pepper, if needed, and serve with a portion of garlic bread or other appetizers.
10. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
Easy to make and tasty to eat - peanut butter cheesecake dip is the ultimate party treat!
Ingredients
Eight ounces of cream cheese (softened)
Half a cup of butter (softened)
A quarter cup of organic brown sugar
Half a cup of peanut butter
One and a half teaspoons of vanilla extract
One cup of peanut butter cups (chopped)
How To Make
Take a hand mixer and beat the peanut butter and cream cheese until the texture looks consistent and smooth, stirring in the brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
Take a wooden spoon and add in the peanut butter cups to the dip.
Refrigerate it and serve it at room temperature with a dash of crackers or something tasty.
As always, we love not playing by the rules and encourage you to experiment. You can try adding in yoghurt or using substitutions if you're wondering how to replace the cream cheese portions. Stock up on the appetizers - because dips are not much without the bites, right? We hope you enjoy the recipes and let us know how your upcoming party goes with these in your arsenal.
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You're Probably Not a Parent If You Haven't Faced at Least 12 of These 20 Hilarious Situations!
Studies show that husbands stress out moms more than the kids do. However, we asked moms around and found that they have been in at least 12 of these 20 hilarious situations that stressed them out more than their poor husbands did!
Every kid is different, but all kids are hilarious. They say just the darndest things! However, what is funnier than that, is parents tweeting about them. If this doesn’t get you through the week, we don't know what will.
The Funniest Parenting Tweets
1. What’s in a name?
https://twitter.com/XplodingUnicorn/status/943285865622753281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E943285865622753281&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
2. Getting some shut-eye is seriously hard.
https://twitter.com/ParentNormal/status/556142402067378176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E556142402067378176&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
3. Do not underestimate the power of ice cream.
https://twitter.com/DraggingFeeties/status/943513814984740865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E943513814984740865&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
4. Sitting down comfortably is a luxury.
https://twitter.com/LetMeStart/status/884152073478172672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E884152073478172672&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
5. And Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
https://twitter.com/outsmartedmommy/status/930065416889696258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E930065416889696258&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
6. Bring in those villagers. Stat.
https://twitter.com/proathomedad/status/904473483828240384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E904473483828240384&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
7. That’s just cute, pure and innocent.
https://twitter.com/Dadpression/status/907635422217433088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E907635422217433088&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
8. Care for some cookie flavoured water?
https://twitter.com/Carbosly/status/913570566862508032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E913570566862508032&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
9. A kindergarten teacher’s dream student.
https://twitter.com/BridgetOnTV/status/901480583246827521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E901480583246827521&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
10. These questions still keep me up at night.
https://twitter.com/adult_mom/status/838025596991127553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E838025596991127553&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
11. Co-sleep with your kids, they said. You’ll bond better they said.
https://twitter.com/ParentNormal/status/870991461528911873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E870991461528911873&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
12. Two big triangles are all she asked for.
https://twitter.com/LurkAtHomeMom/status/481066654390960131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E481066654390960131&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
13. What are chairs for?
https://twitter.com/DraggingFeeties/status/834079047110029312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E834079047110029312&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
14. That kid is not a scientist.
https://twitter.com/PetrickSara/status/841612880898318338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E841612880898318338&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
15. But then, you get to be the editor in chief.
https://twitter.com/aNuSFW/status/742055800009457664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E742055800009457664&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
16. Bunny, kitty, dolly and doggie all want different bedtime stories.
https://twitter.com/Cheeseboy22/status/927905707629801472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E927905707629801472&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
17. You get the same result if you open a bag of chips.
https://twitter.com/Discourt/status/841669678682509312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E841669678682509312&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
18. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
https://twitter.com/mrsfunnybones/status/910738206521532416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E910738206521532416&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
19. Mr. Smartypants
https://twitter.com/mrsfunnybones/status/731707436155838464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E731707436155838464&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4
20. Unlike those trip plans that never happen, these trip plans always do.
https://twitter.com/TheIndianFather/status/586563231855939585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E586563231855939585&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofmoms.com%2Farticles%2Fyoure-probably-not-a-parent-if-you-havent-faced-at-least-12-of-these-20-hilarious-situations%2F2915%2F4 Read more
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