Raspberries have been our new found favorite snack in the house. But not just raspberries… FROZEN RASPBERRIES! Kind of a strange snack to pick up during the colder months, but none the less,

Raspberries have been our new found favorite snack in the house. But not just raspberries… FROZEN RASPBERRIES! Kind of a strange snack to pick up during the colder months, but none the less,
Whole grains are defined as “made with or containing whole unprocessed grain”. Whole grains are made with all three portions of the grain; 1) bran, 2) germ, and 3) endosperm. All three portions
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means the stores are piled with candy and chocolate-filled valentines. Even though your kids love candy and chocolate, it doesn’t mean we need
School lunch has significantly improved over the last decade. Now, federal guidelines ensure that every student is served fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and milk, while monitoring total
If you made a new year’s resolution to lose weight this year, you should feel good that you’re making steps in the right direction toward total health, but be sure that your kids are a part of the
Make sure child’s costume fits appropriately. Any loose or dragging parts put them at risk for injury. Also, ensure that your child can still see if the costume covers their face or head. Any
Let’s face it, kids can be really hard to please at the dinner table. I bet most of you have at least one picky eater in your family. Our house is no different… there's at least one child at
The idea of a family picnic at the beach or the park sounds exciting, right? But are you a little panicked by what foods to pack in your picnic basket? These types of family outings can create
1. Use Frozen Vegetables Sometimes we spend more time prepping our veggies than actually cooking them. Try buying them frozen, it'll not only save you time, but also money. 2. Freeze Leftover
The sun is shining, trees are greening and the air is finally warming up. All these beautiful signs of summer mean it’s time to plant the garden. Whether you’re an experienced green thumb or a
A child’s birthday should be treated like a holiday. They deserve to know that there’s a day dedicated just for them. Our kids always get the red carpet treatment on their special day. They
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “maple syrup is a sticky, sweet liquid produced from maple trees and used to flavor foods”. 100% pure maple syrup does come from maple trees, but where
Why does the Easter Bunny, who loves carrots, bring so much candy!? I think this is the year to encourage the Easter Bunny to switch things up a little bit. Kids can still be excited about their
Baking soda… baking powder… what’s the difference!? They’re as common as flour and sugar but why do we need them? I never really appreciated their purpose until I started modifying
Christmas is rolling in faster than some of us can shop. Black Friday is already behind us and I bet some of you already have everything bought and wrapped. If you are one of the brave, hats off to
Ghosts and goblins, princesses and superheroes, children of all ages (and their parents!) are excited to dress up for this fun-filled day. As a parent of four young kiddos, I tend to get more excited
What a disaster! Flour sprinkled on the floor, sticky fingers and hair, and now it’s bath too!? That’s the image that first popped into my mind when thinking about cooking with kids. But then I