Hairstyles for Little Girls

What is a little girl without a bow in her hair? The simplest hairdo is simply done by gathering some hair at the top of her head and using a clip or ponytail holder to secure it. Then to get really fancy I simply clip a big beautiful bow over this. Sometimes I put something more interesting in her hair like a big flower! This makes her look very cute. I try to put something in her hair that will match her dress. As she grows older I will probably put smaller bows in her hair so that she looks more dainty.
The pony tails is absolutely classic. It looks best if you gather all your girl's hair and brush it until smooth. It also keeps her neat looking for school.
You can also change the look of a ponytail by changing the part. A center part is classic but a side part can look very elegant as well. If you really want to jazz up a ponytail have your little girl wear a decorative band as well. You can get 'kits' in drug and dollar stores that feature both the bands and matching bows in one package.
As a rule of thumb the shorter the hair the higher the pony tail has to be. Very long hair makes a nice low pony tail. This style is easy to maintain as well.
You can take a ponytail and make an easy French twist simply by taking the hanging hair and twisting it. You will need to use another ponytail holder and secure the second portion of her hair. Repeat the step above till this second section is flipped through the second gap. Loop some more sections. Secure it with a band at the end of the section.
A pony tail is also easily turned into a bun. This works great for long hair. Brush her hair neatly and gather it on top of her head. Use the band to secure it around the bun. You can even let some hair stick out of the bun to have a casual look.
Remember to use some cool accessories for little girls such as little brets or additional elastics as this will make most ponytails look even more uniuqe. This would also help to keep the hair in place. Remember to keep it simple, as most little girls would prefer to be comfortable throughout the day and you don't want them distracted by maintaining their hair at school.
Always avoid the use of hot curling irons that may harm the gentle hair. If you want to give hair a little bounce use steam rollers or rag twist curlers made out of fabric instead.

Tips for Making Great Smoothies

Almost every mom I know is making their kids smoothies nowadays. What a great way to get your kid to drink their vegetables or fruits. Most kids just don't know the difference between a smoothie and a milkshake if you make it right.
I love smoothies because they are quick, nutritious and I know my kid will not starve during the day. One smoothie can help prevent your kid from snacking on junk food. One reason my kids seem to like them is because they look so attractive. If you serve them in a frosted mug the kids think even more that they are being given a special dairy treat even if there is no milk in it! Even kids with allergies to dairy can drink a creamy cantaloupe shake or a vegetable smoothie.
The smoothie is a great way to sneak more fiber and vitamins into your kid's diet. Making a smoothie is also not very expensive. You don't need a fussy recipe and you can improvise with what you have on hand. Furthermore there is no reason at all why you can't put overripe fruit in a smoothie and help save even more money.
Over the years I have learned some tricks for making greet smoothies. For instance I up the antioxidant factor in each shake by adding frozen fruit instead of ice to the recipe. I have also found that if you freeze bananas they become a good substitute for ice cream. Don't mash up stuff until it is liquid.
You can also 'hide' protein in smoothie. Add yogurt, milk, flax seeds, silken tofu, wheat germ, or protein powder to the blender for an extra hit of nutrition.
If a smoothie recipe calls for sugar, try it first without the added sweetener. You really might not need it, depending upon the natural sweetness of the fruit. Adding a little honey or fruit syrup might be okay. Try to avoid sprinkling pure white syrup right into the shake. That is nothing but a recipe for diabetes!
Don't let the mess of making smoothies get you down. I have a Magic Bullet blender that works pretty well. Take a second to rinse out the blender right after you use it, even if you’re planning to wash it later; dried-on fruit on the blender glass or plastic makes for slow clean-up!