Gear Up for a Healthy & Happy Summer:

Below you will find some links for finding some fun, family-friendly activities that you can do in the summer and quick-n-easy healthy meals/snacks that you can prepare with ease.

http://fun.familyeducation.com/summer/seasons/32954.html

http://voices.yahoo.com/five-low-cost-low-tech-summer-activities-families-339311.html

http://www.resourcesformomsandkids.com/fun-outdoor-summer-activities.html

http://holidays.kaboose.com/summer/

http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/quick-easy-summer-recipes-00400000046696/

http://familyfun.go.com/summer/summer-recipes/

A recipe you might like to try is: Ellie's All-Day Breakfast Salad By Ellie Krieger, MS, RD

Ellie's All-Day Breakfast Salad:

Ingredients

• 4 slices Canadian bacon (4 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups lightly packed)
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook the Canadian bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning once. Remove from the skillet and cut into 1/2-inch strips. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place the spinach in a large serving bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Top with the tomatoes, eggs, Canadian bacon, and parsley, and serve.

Enjoy your Summer!!!!!!