How to Sleep Better During the Allergy Season

How to Sleep Better During the Allergy Season - North Texas Kids Magazine

Tips on Sleeping Better During Allergy Season

Spring is the season of renewal. Plants and trees start to rebound from the harsh winter that claimed most of their leaves and vegetation. Birds return from their Southern vacations, serenade us with their morning songs and rebuild their nests in preparation for new arrivals.

Unfortunately, there is another renewal that many people don’t look forward to in the spring: the return of hay fever season along with symptoms such as sneezing and sniffling that can give you sleepless nights.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Cast Iron Carne Asada

Cinco de Mayo recipes - Carne Asada Quesadillas - North Texas Kids Magazine

Carne Asada Quesadillas – Cinco de Mayo Recipes

This recipe uses a simple, spicy rub instead of a more traditional marinade. The salt and brown sugar help tenderize the skirt steak, which is a tasty, fast-cooking cut. You can substitute flank steak. Mexican markets also often sell marinated carne asada, which you can use here and skip the dry rub.

Cinco de Mayo Recipe : Arroz con Pollo Mole

Cinco de Mayo recipe - Arroz Con Pollo

Cinco de Mayo Recipes: George Duran’s Arroz con Pollo Mole (Mole Rice and Chicken)

Taking a traditional dish a little further south of the boarder, George Duran’s recipe for Arroz con Pollo Mole (Rice and Chicken) is packed with unexpected ingredients and a combination of sweet and salty flavors. By preparing the meal in an all-in-one IMUSA Non-Stick Calderothat requires no seasoning, the food is made healthier and evenly cooked. Bringing a rich, home-style aroma to the party, this Mexican dish smells as delicious as it tastes!  Buen provecho!

Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift: DIY Chalkboard Gift Basket

A ‘thank you’ gift for Teacher Appreciation Week that is a fun project for kids too!

by Liz Mangelsdorf

This decorative DIY chalkboard container is perfect to hold  special little gifts. I put together these gifts for my kids’ teachers. I had so much fun putting these together and my daughter and son both had fun helping pick out the contents and deciding which colors went to which teachers.