Cool School Parties

For moms and dads everywhere, volunteering for classroom activities is as much a part of the school year as homework-checking and creative carpooling.

The next time it's your turn to provide school-party treats, follow these helpful hints to keep your busy schedule on track:

• Individual mini-cups of applesauce, pudding, yogurt, and fruit cocktail are easy to eat and quick to clean up.
• Serve pre-washed and packaged mini-carrots or celery sticks and bring handy single-serving salad dressings for dipping fun.
• Satisfy their sweet tooth with ice cream sandwiches or H-E-B Creamy Creations half-pint ice cream cartons complete with wooden mini-spoons.
• Pick up a package of scrumptious cookies in the H-E-B Bakery. You'll also find bite-size brownies, muffins, and cupcakes that are just the right size and very yummy.
• Quench their thirst with kid-size boxed juices or drink pouches.