Getting your kids to drink more water can be difficult, in this article, I will share three fun ways to make it easier.

Colorado is such a great place to live and there are so many different things to do outdoors as a family. Of course going to the mountains is always a fun destination, but there are a lot of other parks and activities that are fun as well.

One thing that all of these activities have in common is that they can definitely make you tired! Walking around through the mountains or going on hikes can really take the energy right out of you and it can be easy to get dehydrated. That is why whenever we plan one of these activities, we make sure that we have lots of water with us to keep us going strong all day.

Of course when kids are involved, they are much more interested in running around and finding things to do then in drinking water and staying hydrated. I usually have to remind them to drink water when we are out on our trips, and it can turn into a bit of a battle sometimes. That is why today I want to share three things that I do to get my kids to actually want to drink their water and to enjoy it.

I always make sure that I have a healthy supply of bottled water at our house, so that when we do head out, I don’t have to worry about whether we will have any. In order to have enough water, I am always looking for the best value. For example, at Walmart now you can get a great value on Nestlé® Pure Life® bottled water – now a 35 pack is the same cost as the old 32 pack (35 pack is only available in stores – not online).

If the 35-pack of Nestle Pure Life is not available in your local Walmart, please ask a store manager about getting the product in your area.

Nestle Pure Life is re-launching in mid-May and it will have new packaging. We love Nestle Pure Life because we know that they are committed to quality through their 12 Step Quality Process, which you can read about here. Being hydrated is so important, so now is a great time to stock up on Nestle Pure Life, especially since you are getting more for your money. Visit nestlepurelife.com to sign up for promotions, offers and more.

Now for the tips!

GET YOUR KIDS TO DRINK MORE WATER BY ADDING FRESH FRUIT

One thing that I have done that has really worked to get my boys to drink more water is adding fresh fruit. This is so simple, but the kids love it!

The sky is really the limit here – you can choose whatever variety or combination of fruit that you want and that you know your kids enjoy. For example, I will sometimes add a couple of wedges of lemon and a few raspberries to a glass of water.

Whenever I do this, they can’t wait to drink their water! You can open up a bottle of Nestle Pure Life to and it it in before closing the lid and taking it with you on the road as well.

GET YOUR KIDS TO DRINK MORE WATER BY MAKING FRUIT FLAVORED ICE CUBES

Another fun thing that I have done to help my kids drink more water is making fruit flavored ice cubes. I do this by getting some fresh orange juice, and adding it to an ice cube tray until they are frozen. Once they are frozen all the way, I add them to a glass or bottle of water and the kids love it.

The combination of the color and a slightly different flavors makes water even more exciting for the kids, which is great for me!

GET YOUR KIDS TO DRINK MORE WATER BY USING STRAWS AND DECORATING THE GLASS

This last tip may seem kind of silly, but at least with my kids, just adding a straw and a little bit of decoration to a glass of water is enough to get them to drink it without complaining.

There are a lots of straws that you can get that are in fun shapes and colors and kids love them! In addition to the straws, I will occasionally cut a couple of pieces of cucumber into round pieces and put it on the edge of the glass. The kids may not eat the cucumber, but they sure like having it on there!

I don’t know what it is about the straw, but this always seems to work for us.

A few weeks ago we went down to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs for the weekend. It was so beautiful seeing all of the red rocks and walking along the trails. That said, it was a very warm day (especially for spring time in Colorado!), so we had to stay hydrated.

I used some of these tips, and I didn’t have to worry about whether my kids would drink the water or not. I hope they work for you to and I would love to hear how you get your kids to drink more water in the comments below.

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One of the biggest adjustments that I had to make when coming to the United States was related with food. Not only is a lot of the food here different than what I was used to, but the whole meal schedule was different too! In Mexico, breakfast is usually the biggest meal of the day. There are so many great breakfast foods in Mexico – like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and more! So when I found out that a common breakfast for my husband consisted of cold cereal and orange juice, I was a little bit surprised!

I always loved breakfast growing up, because I always felt like it gave me a great start to my day and provided me with the energy that I needed to go out and play with all of my friends and helped my imagination to shine! Although I have adjusted to the common meal schedule here in the United States, one thing that I have tried to maintain is having good, nutritious breakfasts that my two little boys actually enjoy eating.

One of their favorite breakfasts is definitely these Sweet Breakfast Crepes – they are so delicious and I always make it a point to have lots of different ingredients for them to add to their crepes so that their imagination can run wild!

Here are some ideas for crepe fillings that your kids will love:

1. Chopped Strawberries
2. Chocolate or yogurt covered raisins
3. Sprinkles
4. White Chocolate Whipped Cream (recipe below)
5. Blueberries
6. Strawberry Syrup
7. Chocolate Chips
8. Caramel syrup
9. Bananas
10. Mini Marshmallows

Today I made these tasty crepes for my boys and let them decide between a few different options – they ended up with strawberries, chocolate syrup, a delicious homemade white chocolate whipped cream (recipe below), and sprinkles.

As you can see, they really enjoyed this breakfast. Of course I had to accompany it with a refreshing Nestle Nesquik breakfast shake – consisting of Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Powder, cold delicious milk, a small amount of extra sugar, and a couple of pieces of ice. This is the perfect complement to any breakfast, and my boys are ALWAYS asking for it!

One of the great things about this crepes recipe is that it only requires a few ingredients and can be made quickly on those mornings that you are rushing to get everything ready. My boys are always so excited every time that I make it because they know that they are going to get some delicious and fun fillings and they love choosing their own.

I love to see their imagination run wild, and I love teaching them the importance of having a delicious breakfast every morning!

If you like this recipe, then head on over to the Nesquik Pinterest board for many more great ideas!

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Sweet Breakfast Crepes + White Chocolate Whipped Cream

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Crepes

• 1 Cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 Cup of milk
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons of melted butter
• 3 Tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

White Chocolate Whipped Cream

• 1 Cup of heavy whipping cream
• 4 Tablespoons of white chocolate instant pudding mix
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar

Instructions

For the Crepes

• Combine and beat together all of the ingredients and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
• Heat up a non-stick frying pan and add some butter.
• Add enough batter to coat and fill the bottom of the pan (move it around from side to side).
• Cook for about 30 seconds on each side, remove, and add the fillings

For the White Chocolate Whipped Cream

• Combine all of the ingredients in a cold mixing bowl and beat on high with cold beaters until light and fluffy.
• Serve with crepes and refrigerate leftovers.

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