As parents we are always stretched thin. Between practices, school, projects, and work it can just seem like there’s never enough time during the day to create healthy meals on a budget. Of course we would all love to meal plan fresh and healthy entrees for low costs, but with so much advice out there […]
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Summer is definitely in full swing, so help keep your kiddos cool with frozen fruit and Greek yogurt pops. They are super easy to make and even easier to eat! 2 cups diced peaches, pineapple, or strawberries 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat for creamier texture and added protein) 1/3 cup honey or agave […]
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Pinehurst, NC is one of HKRS’ largest Series, and one of their awesome sponsors, PCT Physical Therapy, shared a story and video for our blog that we are very excited to show all of our families and friends. The following is a HKRS story from one of their Physical therapists, Hayden. “One of the reasons that […]
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Summer means more time outdoors, and it definitely means time for sunscreen! More than 5 million people are diagnosed with some degree of skin cancer yearly, so it’s important to establish healthy habits in your kids so that they stay burn free and cancer free into adulthood. Here are a few tips to avoid burns and to make […]
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Getting kids to eat their veggies can be quite experience, but if you let your kids help to grow them, they might be more inclined to give them a try! The good people at BuzzFeed.com have some awesome tips of how to grow potatoes and lettuce from leftover scraps. Spring is the perfect time for […]
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For the most part, adult age runners know one very basic rule- wear your current pair of running shoes for running only! It might seem like a waste for you kids to only use them for one sport, but there are a few reasons for such madness. Running shoes are specifically designed for forward motion. […]
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With summer just around the corner, schedules are changing constantly, and you may find allowing your children a little more leeway with their schedules. Late nights catching fireflies are lasting memories, but it is still important for kids to get enough sleep to help power them through the day and avoid the dreaded summer colds. […]
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Even when our intentions are best, there can still be a few small things that you can tweak to get the most out of your healthy diet. Here are a few small suggestions to get you the best nutritional bang for your buck. Shake your non-dairy. Almond, soy, and other non-dairy milks are often fortified […]
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Finding snacks that are good for your kids, travel well, and won’t turn into a giant at the bottom of a backpack can feel like trying to chase a unicorn, but never fear! Vegetarian Times magazine has published the perfect recipe! Have a peanut allergy in the family? Feel free to substitute sunflower seed butter […]
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All food is made up of calories, but there are huge differences between how those calories are burned and the actual nutritional benefit of certain foods. For example, 500 calories worth of cake with sugary icing burns far differently than 500 calories of salad. Caloric density is very important, especially when planning meals and snacks […]
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