It’s time to get carving! At our house, the perfect fall snack couldn’t be any easier and comes from one of our favorite fall activities- pumpkin carving! Our regional sponsor Giant Food Stores, recently published this awesome recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds on their website You can even make variations to your family’s tastes! Before […]
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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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For many families, summer means a vacation and road trip. Of course all parents want to provide healthy snacks on the drive or flight, but let’s get real- sometimes you have to stop for a nosh on the road. Here’s a few tips to make your travels a bit healthier Plan ahead. Stock your kids […]
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Ever wanted to make smoothies in a batch for a group or just wanted to make smaller portions for your kiddos? Never fear! We have some great tips to get you going. For storing some in the fridge for later… Make a double batch. If you’re not going to be drinking it within 24 hours, […]
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If you are anything like our families, Granola bars are an absolute dietary necessity. More or less, they are an essential part of our children’s food groups. While the gigantic box of chewy bars from the local box-store may be convenient, they can have a ton of added sugar, various oils, and it’s pretty difficult […]
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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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Like most other families, after school doesn’t always mean being able to come home as soon as the last bell rings for a homemade plate of cookies and milk. We are usually running to the next practice, shoving something in on the ride, and getting to the next activity. A squished snack in my son’s […]
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Snacks are one of life’s true joys, but there are easy ways to totally blow your family’s healthy eating habits by choosing the wrong kinds. Sometimes even things that may seem the healthiest, might have hidden fat, excess calories, and sugar. Here are a few rules to follow to make sure that you are still […]
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How many times a day can a child possibly utter the phrase “Mom, I’m hungry!”? My children can do it approximately 3,482 times before my head starts to explode a little. This is especially true on our ‘sports days’ (a.k.a. practice, HKRS race days, soccer games, basketball games, or pretty much any day in general). […]
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Every waking minute of his day it seems like my seven year old seems to be hungry. As much as I try to keep his snacking to a manageable amount, it still seems like we still constantly battle over his nutritional choices. In order to keep my own sanity, we developed a list of 5 […]
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