Classy Mommy was invited to see Jennie Garth in New York City last week as she was promoting a fabulous effort from Hidden Valley Salad Dressings and the Love Your Veggies campaign to get kids to eat their veggies. I wish I could have gone in person. I could use some expert help in the veggie department.
Sigh. I wish I could get my kids to eat their veggies. Truly, it is torture in our house. (And yes, I’ve tried the dip it in salad dressing trick – and it doesn’t work yet at our house. I think I might resort to allowing the kids to dip them in Ketchup or even honey if that would work!) Really, the only veggies I can get my 4 yr old daughter to consume are canned green beans. Texture of fresh veggies seems to be a deal breaker in our house.
Jennie Garth, who we all remember as Kelly Taylor from 90210, is now a mom of 3 lovely daughters married to actor Peter Facinelli, of Twilight fame – which I only just realized after seeing some recent Paparazzi pics. Jennie Garth is currently starring in the iVillage.com Webisode series “Garden Party” sponsored by Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings.
How do you convince your kids to eat their veggies? Do you have any secret recipes that work?
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can reckon including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few annuals I’ve stable down apt one line of players. Why? Because I was joyful apt find how well-designed and sport to use the underappreciated (and warmly mimicked Zunes are.