7 Indoor Energy-Burning Toys

Parenting Magazine featured these 7 Indoor Energy-Burning Toys in their February 2010 issue. I'm totally intrigued - the idea of sitting inside with the boys and hearing them whine or fight doesn't thrill me...

Here's a link for the whole article, and here's some of my favorites:

How low can you go?
Who can resist Giraffalaff Limbo? Shimmy and slide under the foam bar as the music plays -- then move it down a notch after each round. Knock the goofy giraffe off his perch and he giggles like mad.
($29.99; hasbro.com) 3 and up

Jump for joy
This tyke-size Little Jumper Trampoline has a cushioned bar, padded edges, and colorful polka dots to brighten gray days. It's easy to assemble and folds up in a snap, so you can shove it under the bed when gym time is over. Consider this in the "pricey but worth it" category.
($108.99; alextoys.com) 3 and up

Recipe: Minty Milk

This was posted in the January 2010 issue of Parents. It looked so yummy that I had to share!

Minty Milk
Stir things up at snacktime by using leftover candy canes to create a calcium-packed drink that has about 25 fewer calories than chocolate milk. It's like a junior latte, minus the caffeine of course.

1 - Splash: Warm a cup of low-fat milk on medium for 5-10 minutes. Mix in a few drops of peppermint extract (find it in the spice aisle of the supermarket).

2 - Crush: Break a candy cane into a couple of small pieces and chop it on your cutting board with a sharp knife.

3 - Froth: Whisk milk in the blender for 2 minutes or use a frother. Pour into cups and top with crushed peppermint. Let kids stir it with a small candy cane. One dairy serving licked for the day!