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,
What are whole grains, and why do kids need them?
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
Healthier School Valentine Alternatives
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
Healthy Tips for Packing a Cold Lunch
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
Why Kids Shouldn’t Know You’re Dieting
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
Trick or Treating Safety Tips
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
Healthy Cooking Substitutions that Kids Need in their Diet
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
10 Do and Don’t Foods for a Family Picnic
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
10 Innovative Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen
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
Gardening with Kids
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
Healthy Birthday Treat Ideas
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
Maple Syrup: Real vs Artificial
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
50 Healthy Alternatives to Easter Candy
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 vs. Baking Powder
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
Our Top 15: Recommended Gifts for your Little Chefs
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
Healthy Halloween Treats
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
Teaching Kids to Cook
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