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We’re really trying to promote more independence for our kids with having them make their own breakfasts and simple meals. However, with kids taking charge in the kitchen, there’s a downside – more messes. Like spilled milk on the floor for breakfast, etc.. I’m really excited to partner with O-Cedar to show you how you can give your tweens that independence by teaching them to clean up after themselves pretty easily with their new ProMist Microfiber Spray Mop. Frankly, it’s genius and I got it at Walmart! Plus, it helps me clean up the messes I make in the kitchen and rest of the house quickly and easily. Read on to find out how it helps us and for a picky-eater, totally creamy kid-approved Avocado Green Smoothie Recipe.
My oldest child turns 12 at the end of September and we realized that we really need to treat him like a bigger kid. He totally rose to the occasion and will make his own breakfasts (like toast and cereal) and simple lunches and dinners like sandwiches. He’s not using the stove yet, just the toaster oven. However, he loves smoothies and would have one every day if I would make it for him. However, he will ask at the wrong time, like when I’m trying to finish up work or doing something else. I don’t feel like cleaning my blender all the time. The solution? Have him start making his own and doing his own cleanup. Armed with my new O-Cedar ProMist Microfiber Spray Mop, that I picked up at the Walmart near my mother’s house recently, I decided to teach him how to make a green smoothie and teach him how to make sure my tile floor was clean afterward. Avocado Green Smoothie Recipe + Teach Your Tween To Clean Up After Themselves
Creamy Avocado Green Smoothie Recipe
Check out our video on how to make it:
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen fruit (organic if possible) – I used pineapple, banana, and strawberries. You can use any kind.
1 cup organic milk
1 small avocado
1 cup baby spinach or kale (fresh or frozen)
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
Instructions:
Cut and scoop out the avocado. I cut it for my son and let him scoop it out.
Add spinach to the blender
Add avocado and frozen fruit to the blender
Add protein powder and milk
Blend together and serve.
Smoothie will be very creamy. Add more milk or the liquid of your choice if it’s too thick.
Serve!
(Printable Recipe below)
When my son went to serve himself, he did pour a little too much into his glass and it dripped on my floor. However, I wasn’t worried because this is part of learning how to be independent.
I handed him my new O-Cedar ProMist Microfiber Spray Mop and a bottle of my favorite cleaning solution.
Then I talked him through how to open the bottle that goes into the mop, pull it out, and how to fill it up with the cleaning solution.
He closed the bottle and put turned it upside down into the O-Cedar ProMist Microfiber Spray Mop.
He pulled the handle to spray and mop. This mop was very simple to use and he was able to start mopping up his mess immediately!
Features:
- Refillable bottle allows you to choose your own cleaning solution
- Uses millions of microscopic fibers to grab and hold dirt, dust, hair and moisture
- Features a one-touch bottle release for easy removal
- Works great for any indoor floor surface
- Can be used with washable of disposable microfiber pad refills
Get your O-Cedar ProMist Microfiber Spray Mop at Walmart or at Amazon. Don’t forget to get another refill so you can wash one mop pad while you use the other one!
Creamy Avocado Green Smoothie Recipe + How to Teach Your Tween Independence
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen fruit organic if possible – I used pineapple, banana, and strawberries. You can use any kind.
- 1 cup organic milk
- 1 small avocado
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale fresh or frozen
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Cut and scoop out the avocado. I cut it for my kid and let him scoop it out.
- Add spinach to the blender
- Add avocado to the blender
- Add frozen fruit to blender
- Add protein powder
- Add milk
- Blend together and serve.
- Smoothie will be very creamy. Add more milk or the liquid of your choice if it’s too thick.
- Serve!
I am always afraid to try avocados, but this looks delicious. I think I’m going to have to try out this recipe and finally get over my fear of the taste of avocado LOL. Also, it’s great that you’re teaching your tween to clean up after himself because I know a lot of kids nowadays who are so spoiled that really don’t know how to do it when they get older and it’s not their fault they just weren’t taught early on to be independent and to pick up everything they need to pick up by themselves
Fabulous Idea!
This looks tasty and healthy! What a great idea!
I love the idea of avocados in smoothies but I have yet to actually try it. I have to put this on my list as a must do in the future.
Oh I need to pick up this mop! My kids would love to help me mop with this!!! THat smoothie looks delicious too!
Oh those look really good! I have to try that for our family! We love making smoothies!
I need to make this! Looks yummy and I I’ve smoothies. Very cool to have your young man helping out with cleaning!
I think it helps to teach kids to be responsible from a young age. You can start them off by teaching them to pick up their toys or clear their dishes and then gladly move on to even more chores as they become older.
Yum! I love anything with avocados in it. This smoothie is a great way to start the day!
It’s great that you are teaching your son to handle chores and clean after himself. He will grow to be a tidy young man. That smoothie looks very interesting. I love avos but I want to eat them in solid form 🙂
For one, I love that spray mop! For two, I love making green smoothies. It is a great way to sneak some healthy stuff into my daughter and she has no idea lol
I love our spray mop! A must have with kids and pets! Have you thought of making smoothy packs? Perfectly portioned and ready to go. Just dump into the blender and add your liquid. Less opportunity for them to make a mess 🙂
Chores are important for me because I’m sure that my kids will be able to apply the skills they learn when they grow up and live alone. It’s important that we teach them to prepare food and clean up as well. This avocado smoothie recipe sounds amazing!
This is not just about getting help around the house, but teaching them about much needed life skills as well. They’re going to need this once they have their own home. I think you’re doing an amazing job teaching hime to prep his own food and clean after himself.
I’ve been thinking about trying avocado in a smoothie for a long time now but just haven’t quite got there yet! This has given me the nudge – I will be trying this recipe ASAP!
Uhm, yum! We’re totally trying this! I make smoothies most mornings but have been looking for a new recipe! Also what a great way to ensure you actually get to use your avocados before they turn brown!
Carrie & Shannon
YouMeDC.com
I NEED that spray mop in my life! I like the fact that it’s super easy for a kid to take it out and use it.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I think that it is incredibly important to teach our children the importance of picking up after themselves. I started teaching my son the second he learned how to walk with “clean up time.” It didn’t happen right away but fast forward a few years I’m so glad that I did!
It’s definitely something I would try out! Great post!