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Breakfast
Hero
Save the morning - Save the day
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| Hero |
Someone who comes to the aid
of another or puts her personal values into civic action. Heroes risk personal
harm to save the day.
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| Why it's
Important |
Our heroes clarify and define the
values we choose for ourselves. Character is shaped by personal
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| The
Problem |
Heroes
influence through actions; words alone won't cut it. Action is risky to the
parent-hero; risk of being wrong, harshly judged, or unappreciated.
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The
Tip
Waffle Ice Cream
Sandwiches
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Peacemaker
Parents know the importance of starting the day happy and successful. Tricky
considering that a child’s idea of happy and a parent’s idea of happy may be pulling in
opposite directions.
Get clever and
even break some ‘rules’ by serving this tasty and healthy
treat for breakfast.
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Step
1: Waffle
Recipe
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Find a healthy waffle recipe,
like this Whole Grain
version by All Recipes
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Step 2: Ditch the Syrup
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Instead of syrup and butter
(sugar and fat) top the waffle with a low fat ice cream. I use Edy’s Slow Churned
Vanilla Bean.
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Step 3: Random Surprise
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Serve the breakfast of
champions on a regular ol’ day not linked to a great test score or a birthday.
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Step 4: Yes, You’ve Gone
Crazy
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Let your kids think
you’re
loony while they eat this obviously unhealthy breakfast. Allow them
to love the ‘naughtiness’ along with the tasty treat.
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5: Reveal
Cleverness |
After dishes are cleared
reveal the truth about the not-so-naughty breakfast. Compare the nutrition information and
let them know you’ve made sure they are prepared to win the day. |
