QUIRKY KIDS SNACKS FOR FALL!

Do you know a person who loves fun and quirky kids snacks? Ok, it's a no brainer. I am pretty sure everyone love snacks. Creative snacks are a fun way to get your kids involved in the cooking process, and to try new things.  At Twirl Cafe we’ve got a love for the fun and creative foods. Here's a roundup of our top 5 kid snacks we've stumbled across.

#1 SPOOKY Lips. Try this delicious and healthy snack simply made with sliced apples, sunbutter and marshmallows! This is a Twirl favorite we served up this past Halloween.

#2 Peanut Butter Spiders. Your Preschooler will love making this no bake recipe, and adding the legs! Plus lots of protein for a healthy filling snack.

#3 Apple Stuffin Muffins

 These are delicious and perfect for your little one after a fun day at preschool. They ooze of a crisp sweet apple and have a soft delicious texture. Let your kiddo help stir and dump while making these! At our house we keep a small folding stool in the kitchen so it's easy to grab.

#4 Pumpkin Waffles. Perk up your cold wet morning with this delicious harvest time breakfast. It is guarantees a great start to your day. If you love waffles you will love this.

#5 Gluten Free Honey Pumpkin Bread

What, you say? Gluten Free! This will make your mouth water. It is a delicious snack that says its fall and those who are minding the gluten can enjoy too!

What other snacks do you love? Share them with us at info@twirlcafe.com, on our facebook page or through commenting below!

At Twirl we have a seasonal selection of delicious snacks and meals for truly kid-friendly dining where Mom and Dad don't have to sacrifice flavor,  like our seasonal butternut squash and goat cheese salad, or our pumpkin spice chai and salted caramel lattes - all while your kiddo romps around our contained playarea.  PLUS we offer free admission Happy Hour from 5-8PM Thursday-Satuday, so join us for dinner!

November News and Events

Check out our recent Newsletter for more information on what is going on at Twirl Cafe!


November Events

Stella + Jack: Kids Designer Consignment Sale

THIS Thursday, November 8th 4-7PM *free play 

Grab a complimentary glass of champagne and come shop designer brands from Stella + Jack at a fraction of the price - all while your kids play! Clothing for ages 0-10 years!

Friday Family Movie Night

THIS Friday, November 9th 5:30PM-8PM *free  

We'll play a G rated movie upstairs on the wall, while you hang with your kiddo or enjoy the company of friends downstairs over coffee (or wine!). Kid Friendly Popcorn Snack Bar and Dinner Specials. Movie starts at 6PM. Movie: Cinderella

SUGAR BLUES: Steps to Curb Cravings

Wednesday, November 13th, 7-8:30PM *free  talk 

Mark your calendars for this one, Moms only. If you are wondering how to stop reaching for the Halloween candy, Mikki Kingrey will share a few simple steps to help get rid of the Sugar Blues! Play area open for 'Whine Wednesday', so bring your spouse or sitter to watch the kids. Talk is upstairs, no kids please. RSVP to mikkikingrey@gmail.com

Art Workshop: Storytime and Turkey Craft

Friday, November 16th, 9:30-10:30AM *free w/admission

Teach your little ones about the spirit of Thanksgiving. We'll read a few stories and do a cute turkey-themed craft project.  We'll provide the supplies. *Free with Play Admission, all age welcome.

All of our Special Events and More are Listed on our Online Calendar Check out our recent Newsletter for information about upcoming News and Events.

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Yes, We Need Your Feedback!

Twirl Cafe Customers of recent and past, we need your help! We are trying to improve our event offerings as well as bring to you some new options, like Parent's Night Out, this winter. Whoopeee! That means you drop of your kiddos and we feed and entertain them while you go on a date night.  We'll return them to you happy and tired.

We need your help to get there.  Tell us what you think about Twirl Cafe, our recent events, and options for Parent's Night Out in our quick survey and we will enter you in our raffle to win a 2 Month VIP Membership.  Make sure you follow the directions at the end of the survey to get entered!

 

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Thanks for your Help and we look forward to seeing you in the cafe soon!

The Farmers Market and Your Kids!

Wondering how you can get your little ones excited about eating healthy fruits and vegetables? The Queen Anne Farmers Market is held every Thursday, just steps away from our front door here at Twirl Cafe.  Get your kids out of the house, let them browse the market, and then join us for dinner, snacks and a play time (free after 5pm!)

Here is a great tip from local health coach, Mikki Kingrey about making your visit to the farmer's market even more beneficial!

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Look For The Greens!
Each time I go with one of my children to the grocery store, they get to pick out one fruit or vegetable that we will try for that week.  Now that we are back to the farmer's market we are bringing this game to Queen Anne each Thursday.  It is a fun way to keep my kids engaged in food choices we make and get them invested in something healthy.  They think it is more fun, or at least more interesting, when we prepare it and seem to be more willing to taste it!

Next time you are walking up to the farmer's market, what is one new food you can try?  Perhaps this week you can grab one of those dark green, leafy vegetables.  They are the foods missing the most in today's diets.   When I first started eating these dark green veggies, I started with kale.  I heard all the time about how it is the super vegetable of all the greens because of the high level of nutrients per calorie.  Although, I did feet a little overwhelmed with what to do with it once I had it, so, I made kale chips. 

Kale Chips Recipe: 
Simply take the kale leaves of the stalk, tear them into chip-size pieces, place in a bowl.  Drizzle some olive oil and a little sea salt and mix well.  Place the leaves on a cookie sheet in the oven at 275 degrees for about 20 minutes, turning them half way through.  Remove when crispy.  Eat like chips!

Nutritionally, greens are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, zinc and vitamins A, C, E and K. They are crammed with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other micronutrients and phytochemicals. Whenever possible, choose organic. But eating non-organic greens is much better than not eating any greens at all!
 
Next time you visit the farmer's market, which green veggie will you try?

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Mikki Kingrey Coaching | Holistic Health Coach | 206-790-5709 | www.MikkiKingrey.com | mikkikingrey@gmail.com | Facebook

WIN 1 Year VIP Membership WIN a BALANCE BIKE

We're Celebrating Mom's Week May 14-19th!

WIN THIS!

Wonderworld Balance Bike
For every $10 spent at Twirl Cafe win one entry into our raffle! So, the more you spend, the better your chance of winning! Contest will go until May 19th and the winner will be announced at the Mom and ME Brunch on May 19th between 10 and 11:30AM! So join us for breakfast, playtime, and find out if you won! Plus we will be raffling off a VIP Membership to Twirl Cafe (1 year of unlimited Open PLAY!)




Ways to Earn More ENTRIES!!

1. EAT lunch or dinner with us! More you spend, the more entries you get! Hint: Check out our Special Events Calendar!
2. COME to one of our Special Events! We'll be giving out entries!
3. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, and Comment on one of our Facebook Posts! Include "Want My Balance Bike" somewhere in your comment, and we'll write your name down, and throw it in!
4. SIGN UP for our Newsletter! All NEW sign ups will automatically get an ENTRY.
5. JOIN US with your family for our Mom and ME Brunch on Saturday, May 19th and automatically get 1 ENTRY!   RSVP and get an EXTRA entry!!
6. WATCH on Facebook, as we will be posting FUN and EASY ways to earn entries!

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS!

Contest Fine Print:

You DO NOT need to be present to win, winner will be notified via phone or email after drawing. If winner does not respond in 24 hours, a new winner will be drawn.  Drawing will be held on May 19th at 11AM at Twirl Cafe. The balance bike is the Classic version, made by Wonderworld and retails for $90.00. All entries left in the cafe must have name and phone number OR Email. Provide your email if you would like to get our Cafe Newsletter and Updates. We do not sell or share your information with anyone else.  If providing your phone number, it is only so that we may reach you!