Written By: Parenting Contributor, Prerna Malik, TheMomWrites.com

Lazy, warm summer days will soon be here and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be planning on activities to keep the kids busy during the summertime. Yes, you will have day camps to choose from but what about days when there isn’t any camp? That’s right. Gardening with kids is one of those lovely activities that gets a chore done while having fun with the children.

Here are 5 tips to help you encourage your child to garden with you this summer:

1. Involve Your Kids But Don’t Force Them

Yes, you should involve your kids with you but don’t pressurize or force them to come out and dig with you. Ask them. Tell them why it’ll be fun. But if they resist, let it be. They’ll come around to it or maybe they won’t. All you need to do is try gently and lead by example.

2. Take Them Garden Shopping with You

So, say the children aren’t really gardening-crazy right now. How about you take them shopping with you for seeds, equipment, colorful planters and pots and other starter stuff. Shopping for gardens can be fun what with all the colors, textures and fragrances. Let the kids explore naturally – touching, feeling, smelling, commenting. Don’t judge or get frustrated with them.

3. Let Them See You Get Your Hands Dirty

I spoke about leading by example in point #1 and let’s understand it in detail here. Kids learn best by seeing the adults around them display desired behaviors and a new outdoor activity or hobby is no different. By getting your hands dirty, digging and planting, you’re letting your kids see how much fun gardening is and trust me, playing with dirt without you getting mad at them is bound to get them interested as well.

4. Make Gardening Child-Friendly 

Choose the right equipment for your kids. The right-sized gloves, lightweight tools and in fact, give them a small patch or a few pots of their own to plant as they’d like.

5. Enjoy it!

Finally, make gardening an activity that is all about hanging out together, doing something fun and bonding. Release expectations and don’t be in teacher mode all the time. Lead gently but let your kids explore and experiment. Talk about gardening at the family table, go through books together, ask questions. Enjoy the benefits of gardening that go beyond the plants.

For a fun gardening activity that you and your kids can do together, check out how to create Savvy and Sensational Shoe Planters.

Do you garden with your kids? Want to start? Share with me in the comments!

About The Author Prerna Malik

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When I was a little girl, there was something exciting about going to work with my dad. He was a computer programmer and worked in an office that seemed to always be buzzing with excitement. Even though I was young, I picked up a lot about work while visiting his office; I learned how to act in a professional environment and saw how my dad and his team worked together to achieve a common goal. When I began working in an office, a lot of what I learned while shadowing him went into effect at my first job.

April 25th, 2013 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (also known as Take Your Children to Work Day), as employees all across the world are encouraged to take their children to work with them in order to show them a day in the life of what you do at work. What began as Take Our Daughters to Work Day in 1993, is now an important workplace staple for both sexes of children (it was expanded to Take Our Children to Work Day in 2003). It was founded by Gloria Steinem and the Ms. Foundation for Women.

Your employer may or may not participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, but most offices do allow you to bring your children on this date (check with your manager or HR first). Some workplaces even have programs and events during the day that help you and your child bond while at work.

Why should you participate in Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day if your workplace encourages it? I believe that it can show your child a different side of you while allowing them to see just what you do at work. With a greater understanding of what it is you do at work, they can respect and appreciate more the career you have chosen. It will also give them a glimpse into working life and the commitment it takes for a rewarding career. For some, it can give them insight and allow them to explore careers and employment options.

Per the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day website:

Designed to be more than a career day, the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work^® program goes beyond the average “shadow” an adult. Exposing girls and boys to what a parent or mentor in their lives does during the work day is important, but showing them the value of their education, helping them discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life, and providing them an opportunity to share how they envision the future and begin steps toward their end goals in a hands-on and interactive environment is key to their achieving success. Each year, we develop new interactive activities and partnerships that will assist us in taking girls and boys to the future they dream of.

By bringing girls and boys together, we will continue to create a more equitable world—at home, at school, in the workplace, and in the community. This year we are celebrating the opportunities that girls and boys will discover and the opportunities for parents, mentors, and the community to continue involvement in this unique educational experience.

The recommended age for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is 8 to 18 years old.

This year’s theme is “Work in Progress”.

You don’t have to be a parent to participate in this important day for kids. You can be a mentor of a child, or a family member. Everyone is encouraged to be involved.

Will you be participating in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day this year? What do you think of the day’s premise and purpose?

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Being a mother is the toughest job you will ever love. Through the cheers, jeers, and tears, I’ve been blessed with two incredibly wonderful children. My oldest son is now living in Los Angeles after graduating last year from high school. He has his eyes set on Hollywood and becoming an actor or musician; he wants to be in the entertainment business, and as his mother, I support anything positive that he wants to do. He is just embarking on a life out on his own, and this is the first birthday that we’ve spent apart. It’s truly bittersweet.

On this day, just 19 years ago, I gave birth to a chubby baby boy with beautiful brown eyes, dimples, and head full of black curls. As soon as my eyes laid on his, it was immediate earth shattering love. The kind of love I never thought I would experience at 18 years old, anyway. My pregnancy had been one filled with drama, desertion, and and doubt, but it didn’t matter anymore. It would be me and him, against the world, and I felt so proud to be blessed with such a happy and healthy baby boy.

I’ve blogged many times about the trials and tribulations we both experienced as a teen mother. But none of those events and episodes dampened the love for my child, or his love for me. With every mistake I made, tear I shed, and wish I dreamed, he was there next to me saying that it would be okay. I’m sure his young eyes saw more than he should, but I know that because of that, it cemented our bond. A bond that no one will be able to sever.

As a young mom, I often overcompensated when I could. He was probably given more than he should’ve been at times. I allowed him to be privvy to conversations and information that he had no business being a part of. When you are a mom, you make mistakes; and when you are a young mom, well those mistakes are raised tenfold. I did the best that I could being both a mom and a dad through those single years, and it was a lot. But my son never judged me, never wavered. I never knew unconditional love until I experienced it from my boy.

Now he’s all grown up, and we’re living apart. We speak on a daily basis but it’s not the same. He’s matured and grown during the few months he’s been away and I can’t help but to see that little boy naive boy I becoming a man. I long for the days when he used to call me Mommy and beg me to read him a bedtime story. Those days are indeed gone I suppose.

Being a mom on an “adult” is new territory for me. Loosening these apron strings hasn’t been easy, but I know for both of us to continue on in our lives, it has to be done. So each day, I get more and more strength to not over-parent, over-love, over-mom him. He probably has no idea that I lay awake many nights thinking of him, wondering if he is making the right choices. All I can rely on now is the fact that I parented him the best way I knew how; he’s earned his wings and now I can watch in the stands as he takes off and flies to his destiny.

The cheers are for how proud he has made me. Jeers for the times when I text and he doesn’t immediately reply. Tears as I mourn the little boy I used to be as I get to know the man that he is becoming.

I love you, Son. Happy Birthday.

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Written By: Parenting Contributor, Prerna Malik, TheMomWrites.com

With the arrival of Spring come the thoughts of summer. Yes, there is something about the warm weather, the flowering blooms and the longer days that make most working and stay-at-home moms think about – summer day camp

That’s right. Now is the perfect time to look for and find the best summer day camps for your kids and make sure you’re not scrambling at the last minute.

Here are some the top 5 tips to help you make the right decision:

1. How Far is the Camp?

That’s right. Distance is key. Whether you have young kids or older ones, look for camps that aren’t more than 30 minutes away to make it easier for yourself and for the kids. Even if they have to take a bus, don’t choose one that is too far off since it would make getting to it in an emergency a tough task.

2. What Activities Does it Offer?

Keep in mind the activities your kids naturally love doing when picking the camp. Are they fond of gardening? Spending time in the kitchen or doing puzzles? Or are they more sports-oriented? When you scout for day camps, look at the range of activities offered to make sure that they have at least 70% activities that your kids will love.

3. When is Open House?

Find out from each of your options about a tour or an Open House day so that you can visit the camp center and look at the facilities, interact with the instructors and get a general feel for the place.

4. What Do Others Say About It?

Reputation matters. Ask around in your social circle about the options that you’re considering. If you can’t find anyone who’s been to one of your prospective camps, go online and look for reviews. You’re sure to find some.

5. What are the Other Options?

Finally, look at what other options do you have. On a sheet of paper, write down the pros and cons of each of your camp prospects and then, make a decision. Take costs, travel time, infrastructure and facilities and anything else that is important to you and your kids into consideration.

Answering these five questions will help you narrow down your prospects and make an informed and early decision about which camp to send your kids to this summer.

How do YOU choose summer day camps for your children? Share with me in the comments.

About The Author Prerna Malik

Prerna Malik is the owner of The Mom Writes, a site that offers smart solutions to work-at-home moms. When she isn’t blogging for a living or running a social media agency with her husband, she’s baking cupcakes with her daughter or organizing a closet in her home. Download her free eBooks on organizing and productivity for busy mom entrepreneurs today!

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Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? While money and finances should be the top priority for all of us, there are many people who aren’t as financial savvy as they should be. I can tell you ten years ago, I was one of these people. I wasn’t taught much about money growing up, and when I became an adult, I struggled with credit card debt and overspending. After years and years of making mistakes where money was concerned, I wised up and began to listen and research to financial coaches and experts. While I am still not where I want to be money-wise, I am a long way from where I was.

Financial literacy, in my opinion, should begin in childhood. Money and finances are such an important part of life, and as a parent, I’ve made strides to teach both of my children the value of a dollar. I don’t want to them to make the same mistakes I made when I was coming up, so weekly discussions about money and the importance of saving is always on the menu in my home.

I received some fab financial literacy tips from entrepreneur, author, and self-made man Patrick Bet-David, whose made financial literacy his passion and crusade. They were right on point with that I’ve been instilling in my kids, so I wanted to share his informative tips since it is Financial Literacy Month.

Here are 7 Financial Literacy Tips For Kids and Teens:

-          Start a habit of saving money - Whether someone gives your child five bucks or you just got your first paycheck, whatever money they are making (or receive), try to have them save at least 10% in an account (do not touch!).

-          Start a budget - Help your child open up your own savings account and learn the basics of having a bank account. Help them start a budget and learn to manage it.

-          Shop around - It’s tempting to see something we like and buy it on the spot, and that’s called instant gratification. But if you go online or wait a couple of months for a sale, that same item may cost less which saves you money.

-          Avoid credit cards at all costs - If you plan on buying an awesome car, buying a house one day, or being taken seriously in any business venture, your credit score will play a huge role in how much financial companies will trust your spending habits.

-          Focus on earning - Saving is very important, but if you’re not earning money you won’t have any to save. Start thinking like an entrepreneur at an early age. Open a lemonade stand, car washing business or pet walking service. The key is to offer a service that people are willing to pay for.

-          Expect more – People usually make the amount of money they feel they are worth, and most people sell themselves short. Teach children to have a high self-image, and they will create a world for themselves that meets that self-image.

-          Download an app on your phone - There are so many apps for managing your budget and savings on phones nowadays that you can track your money on the go. Get in the habit of keeping tabs on your spending habits.  Kids will have more fun doing this on their phones and tablets.

Financial literacy isn’t just for adults; kids can learn how to save their duckets at an early age, and develop these skills while they are young, which can help them make sound financial decisions as they get older.

To learn more about Patrick Bet-David, visit his website.

Do you discuss with your kids the importance of money and finances?

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The Cubicle Chick, otherwise known as Danyelle Little, is the owner and editor of TheCubicleChick.com. After losing her job in Corporate America in 2009, she found a way to channel her frustration into a site that focuses on work, life, and play. Danyelle blogs and administers this site full-time, freelances for several other sites and publications, and works as a social media consultant to other brands, bloggers, and businesses. You can learn more about her by visiting DanyelleLittle.com.

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My daughter is a huge fan of My Little Pony. When she found out that Build-A-Bear Workshop would be carrying two characters from her favorite pony franchise, she was much excited. For the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to review many Build-A-Bear Workshop friends, so of course, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to review Rainbow Dash from the new My Little Pony Collection.

My Little Pony’s Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie ($24 each) both arrive in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online on April 1st. They are the first make-your-own My Little Pony plush toys and are a great compliment to the already impressive and expansive Build-A-Bear Workshop collection of characters.

My Little Pony Rainbow Dash

My Little Pony Pinkie Pie

Rainbow Dash comes with a beautiful mane of rainbow colored hair that can be styled and braided and has a removable cape that can be purchased separately for $13.50. For kids who love to enjoy imaginative play, these My Little Pony plush friends from  Build-A-Bear Workshop will be a hit.

In many North American Build-A-Bear Workshop stores, a celebration of the new My Little Pony duo will be commending April 1st through April 7th. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite My Little Pony fashions and can take pony personality quizzes. While making a My Little Pony friend, your child will also recite the “pony promise” and learn how to style their Rainbow Dash or Pinkie Pie’s hair with a special hair care brochure.

Other personal touches include:

• My Little Pony skirt outfit ($12.50)
• Knight costime ($15.00)
• My Little Pony Theme song ($6) which can be added to any stuffed friend
• Hair extensions ($4.00)
• Rainbow skates ($6.00)

My daughter received her Rainbow Dash last week and hasn’t stopped playing with it. She also wants Pinkie Pie, which I’m sure will be galloping into her room very soon.

As a Build-A-Bear Workshop friend, I also have the opportunity to offer one of my readers a gift card to the store that they can use to help their favorite little on make a furry buddy of their own. It can be used online or in stores to create a My Little Pony plush, or any other friend they choose!

To enter, please make sure you are a friend of Build-A-Bear Workshop and The Cubicle Chick on Facebook. Afterwards, simply leave a comment below letting us know what you like most about Build-A-Bear Workshop. That’s it! One entrant will be selected at random. This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only, void where prohibited. The giveaway ends on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at 7pm CST. The chosen winner will be announced on Facebook and will have 48 hours to claim their prize; if not redeemed, an alternate winner will be selected.

For more information on Build-A-Bear Workshop and the new My Little Pony plush friends, visit Build-A-Bear Workshop’s website.

Which My Little Pony plush do you like the most?

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In my family, there is something special about movie night. It’s a time where we all get together and bond while watching an agreed upon film. Now that my son is 18 and my daughter is 9, they are growing farther apart in age. But when it comes to movies, it’s something that they can agree upon, especially when it’s movies that are fun. Movie night has become quite a positive experience!

Preparing for movie night in our house is always fun. We really like to make it an authentic movie experience, complete with snacks.

Here are three ways we prepare for movie night in our house:

1. Tickets please- My daughter is very creative, so she makes us tickets for the movie, which we have to present to her before we start the film. She goes out of her way to make the tickets as authentic as possible.
2. Snacks- Movie night isn’t complete without snacks, and popcorn is a must. You can do to the dollar store and buy popcorn bags to serve the popcorn in to make it feel like you are really at the movies.
3. Silence is Golden- It’s my duty during movie night to make sure that everyone has their smartphones, tablets, and other technology on silent. Our movie nights are a tech-free zone.

With those three tips, our movie nights are always a blast!

I was recently was introduced to Pop Secret’s Find Your Critic Tool.  Pop Secret is known for their fabulous and yummy popcorn, but they also have created a way for movie lovers like me to find and discover what movies we should be watching during movie night. They’ve team with Rotten Tomatoes for the Find Your Critic Tool, and with it, you can go through a listing of films and see what everyone thinks about the movie with their critiques and ratings. You can also determine which critics you want to listen to. It’s totally fun and interactive!

So during your next movie night, you can have help with the Find Your Critic tool, which will help you select a film that you will all enjoy and love.

Brand Statement: At Pop Secret, we love movies as much as you love movies. That’s why we created the Find Your Critic tool with Rotten Tomatoes. It helps you figure out which movie critics you should listen to. All you have to do is rate some movies and the tool figures out which critics share your taste in movies. It even helps you follow your critics’ new movie reviews and recos. So when it comes to enjoying movies, the only thing you have to worry about is which kind of Pop Secret to make. Check it out!

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Pop Secret via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Pop Secret.

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The Cubicle Chick, otherwise known as Danyelle Little, is the owner and editor of TheCubicleChick.com. After losing her job in Corporate America in 2009, she found a way to channel her frustration into a site that focuses on work, life, and play. Danyelle blogs and administers this site full-time, freelances for several other sites and publications, and works as a social media consultant to other brands, bloggers, and businesses. You can learn more about her by visiting DanyelleLittle.com.

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Easter is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you are preparing your home and family for the holiday. Easter is a big deal around these parts, and I most enjoy having my daughter involved. She enjoys the Easter fun and festivities and I like to be able to balance the seriousness of the holiday and the tradition of Easter eggs, baskets, and candy.

My friends at Hershey’s understand that as parents, we want to enjoy Easter with our family and loved ones. They’ve created Hershey’s Bunny Trail, a virtual place online for Easter activities, fun, and more. On the site, you can learn more about Hershey’s Easter products and goodies, get basket ideas, crafts, and recipes. You can also watch Easter related videos and get fun stuff like printables, coloring pages, puzzles, and more. It’s a wonderful portal for all things Easter that the entire family can enjoy.

On Hershey’s Bunny Trail, you can create your own personalized Easter creations, including REESE’S Peanut Butter Easter Eggs and Easter baskets that you can personalize and add whatever Hershey’s candies you’d like for your favorite girls and boys.

A few weeks ago, I created a fab Easter basket for my nine year old daughter, and it arrived a right on schedule. The basket is just how I envisioned it. You are able to select which Hershey’s candies you want in the basket, as well as the basket type and color. You can even select the type of filling you want at the bottom of the basket—it’s great because you can create the basket based on your little one’s personality.

Inside of her basket, includes:

• Cadbury Hollow Milk Chocolate Bunny
• Jolly Rancher Wildberry Jelly Beans
• Hershey’s Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Eggs
• Hershey’s Brand Milk Chocolates
• Hershey’s SNAPSY Bunny

I hid the basket because I want surprise her on Easter with it. I know she is going to love it when she sees it!

To create your very own Easter basket, or to see what’s happening at Hershey’s Bunny Trail, click HERE. It’s a fun and safe online environment for your kids to enjoy all things Easter. Hosted on CelebrateWithHershey’s.com, you can also see other holiday offerings Hershey’s has.

We will be bookmarking this site so we can enjoy it all year around!

What are your Easter plans this year?

Disclaimer: TheCubicleChick.com received a complimentary personalized basket in exchange for this review. This is not a paid or sponsored post, and the opinions belong to the author and are not indicative of the brand.

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The Cubicle Chick, otherwise known as Danyelle Little, is the owner and editor of TheCubicleChick.com. After losing her job in Corporate America in 2009, she found a way to channel her frustration into a site that focuses on work, life, and play. Danyelle blogs and administers this site full-time, freelances for several other sites and publications, and works as a social media consultant to other brands, bloggers, and businesses. You can learn more about her by visiting DanyelleLittle.com.

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Written By: DIY & Craft Contributor, Katie Femia

Adorable Peep Wreath

Why not grab a few inexpensive materials and whip up your own Easter wreath this year? Not only is it fun and easy to do, but you can save yourself some dough in the process!

Materials:
2-8 packs of Marshmallow Peeps (any color is fine, the rabbit shape works best! $1.00 per pack)
1 Foam Wreath Form (Only $1.00 at my local dollar store!)
Crafting glue or a hot glue gun
Easter themed ribbon (Only $1.00 at my local dollar store!)

Directions:
1. Pull your Peeps apart carefully so they are in individual pieces. Try not to eat any! J
2. Place some hot or craft glue about an inch at a time on the wreath form. Be generous.
3. Place a Peep on it and press it firmly into place. Hold and allow it to set.
4. Repeat these steps as you make your way around the entire wreath one Peep at a time.
5. Allow to dry for at least twenty minutes before adding your ribbon and hanging.
6. Cut a length of ribbon and adorn as you wish!

This wreath will look gorgeous on a mantle or entry way, even a front door!

Peeps on a Nest Treat

These cute and tasty treats are fun and simple to make, plus they can be done with a few basic and inexpensive ingredients! Kids will love helping you make these and the end result is just as much fun to look at as it is to eat. So sweet!

Materials:
6 oz. bag of milk chocolate kisses
Jelly Beans
Marshmallow Peeps
Shoe String Potato Snacks
(all of these ingredients were found at my local dollar store!)

Directions:
1. Place a dozen unwrapped chocolate kisses in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between heating intervals.
2. Continue until your chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Add a tablespoon of shoe string potato snacks at a time and stir, covering them completely with the melted chocolate.
4. Continue this process until you have a thick mixture that is well covered but moldable.
5. Spoon your mixture onto a plate or wax paper and shape into a nest.
6. Press your jelly beans and chick onto the nest. Arrange as you wish.
7. Enjoy!

Do as a classroom craft with a group of children. Each child will love having their very own bird on a nest treat to take home!

Whimsical Peeps Candle Holder

If you are in charge of decorating the Easter table this year, you will want to whip up these simple Peep candle holders! Everything you need can be found at your local dollar store! The finished product also makes a cute gift to give to neighbors or teachers.

Materials:
1 package of bunny Peeps
1 glass vessel (a vase, goblet, glass, etc.)
1 bag of colorful jellybeans
1 battery operated candle (ONLY use battery operated candles!)

Directions:
1. Fill your vessel with an inch or so of jellybeans.
2. Nestle the Peeps side by side, so they are wrapping around the inside of the glass.
3. Drop your BATTERY OPERATED votives in the center of the glass.
4. Finish with a ribbon if you wish!

That’s it! This quick decoration seriously takes less than 10 minutes and you can make one for around $4! Kids will enjoy setting the Easter table with these, or they look adorable on a mantel or bookshelf. Because you are using battery operated votives, you don’t need to worry about flame or leaving them unattended. Give this cute craft a try!

As you can see, Peeps are not only yummy, they make an inexpensive craft material as well! They are so colorful and versatile, and you can really do a lot with them! So head to your local dollar store and grab these few supplies, it is time to get crafting!

Photo credit: Katie Femia

About The Author Katie Femia

Katie is the owner of The Savvy Luna Bugg Handmade & Vintage Shop, and runs a blog under the same name. She can usually be found out and about scouring thrift stores, with a diet soda in one hand and vintage linens in the other. Always seeing the glass half full, she loves finding new uses for old objects, crafting with her two daughters, and teaching others how to see past the trash and to the treasure.

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My daughter loves McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. Whenever she gets the opportunity to nosh on fast food, it’s McDonald’s nuggets that she goes after. I thought we would switch it up by trying out Mickey Dees latest snack treat, McFish bites, since my little Chicklet enjoys fish. I am not a fish eater at all (nor do I eat any seafood–I know, I’m weird), but thankfully my child likes to try different foods. She will eat almost anything edible at least once.

On Saturdays, I usually don’t cook, so it’s either leftovers for us or we head out to eat. Since I wasn’t feeling well and didn’t want to do the sit-down restaurant thing, I picked up some McFish Bites for dinner. So much has been said about McDonald’s latest craze, that I wanted to have my daughter try it herself. She is one of the world’s toughest critics, indeed.

After eating a few of the McFish Bites, she told me that they were “growing on her”. After almost eating the entire Regular Size McFish Bites pack, she then exclaimed that she liked the a lot and wanted to know if we could go back for more tomorrow.

I had to remind her that as much as we adore McDonald’s and eating out, we only do so once a week (or twice if it’s a busy schedule), so she would have to wait until the next time.

My nine year old loved McDonald’s McFish Bites—she is a fan!

For those of you that want to know the nutritional value of the McBites, here ya go:

(snapshot taken from the McDonald’s website)

Within moderation and for a special treat, McDonald’s McFish Bites are a great option.

But don’t just take my word for it. Check them out yourself and see what all the buzz is about at your nearest McDonald’s. They are only here for a limited time, so make sure you get in to try them before they are gone!

Disclaimer: TheCubicleChick.com received McDonald’s gift cards in exchange for our honest review. As always, opinions belong to the author and are not indicative of the brand and/or company.

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