Instead of messing with plastic baggies, paper lunch sacks, and a big time-consuming mess – invest in a quality lunch container. These little gems come with convenient compartments, snap-on lids, and some models are even spill-proof. Here are a few of our favorites that will make lunch prep, and your life, a little easier.
Most kids go through phases of picky eating but some kids take it to the extreme and have very few foods they will eat. Have you ever worried about what type of picky eating is considered normal for a child?
You don’t have to love yoga and become a minimalist to practice mindful eating. For me, mindful eating has simply come to mean, that I am eating without distraction. Today, our environment is so packed with distractions, that our minds can’t pay attention to the food going into our mouths! When you choose to eat …
There’s an old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now, I’m not a nutritionist, so I can’t say if that is actually true or not. But, I do know that I feel good if I can send my kids off to school with their bellies full from a healthy breakfast. …
Summertime means perfect vegetables time. Is there anything as glorious as a ripe cherry tomato? I think not. What about some fresh sugar snap peas or radishes? Those are delicious too. To make sure you get your daily veg, here are some awesome dips that will make any vegetable amazing! And who knows, maybe even …
Simple steps for beginning a garden Thinking of starting a garden? The time is now! It’s May and time to till up the dirt and get ready to garden. Starting a garden is a great way to bring you and your family closer together and save you money on produce. As a beginner gardener you …
It’s no secret that breakfast, with a good amount of protein and fat, can not only be filling, but also help kids focus during those early morning school hours! It’s common that my 14 year old will eat noodles (ok- it’s ramen and portion control is not in his vocabulary) and quesadillas for breakfast! But, …
While we are generally a healthy family, we do have our weaknesses. We love baking cookies (and do so most Sunday’s). We love celebrating any event or achievement with dessert. And we are involved in activities in the community where treats are present, almost always! We decided, for the month of March (ONLY …
Delicious homemade artisan bread is great for soups, sandwiches, or even just toasted with butter! You only need 5 minutes to mix, and another 15 to bake and you’re done! Every Sunday we’ve been baking bread. I’d like to make bread during the week, for breakfast, school lunches, etc., but the truth is, homemade …
As a mom, you probably already spend a large chunk of your day on meal preparation. Between breakfast, lunch, and dinner plenty of time is spent in the kitchen putting together family meals. Spending additional time on snacks can make you feel like you spend your entire day in the kitchen. Allowing your kids to …