We live a few hours away from some amazing apple orchards. Every autumn we gather up a bunch of apples and bake some of our favorite recipes. It has always amazed me to see how much sugar people add when baking in their own homes. These two traditional recipes are fantastic and sweet enough without [...]
Teaching kids to eat healthy is really easy….when there are no other options! As soon as the weather turns nice we are always packing up our picnics and heading outside. When you are packing your picnics (or even school lunches!) remember that if it is what is being offered your kids just may eat & [...]
The best meal as we all know is snacks. As a kid we looked forward to snack time, and as adults….well, not much has changed in that area. Who doesn’t love a little nibble here and there in between meals? But what makes snack time even better is when it can be packed into a [...]
Life with a toddler is busy! From early mornings, to preparing meals and snacks, to playing…there is never a moment to stop. In our home, my little man and I are always on the go. Because we live out of the city in a rural community, any trip we take is at least 30 minutes [...]
For those of you looking to keep your food in portions in check this is the perfect solution. It’s not about counting calories, but rather being mindful of what a true portion size is, even for the average adult. Whether your goals are lose weight or just to have an efficient metabolism a good collection [...]
SO COOL!! This is a fabulous resource for any parent (and teacher)!! The package was shipped so quickly and came in an exciting package. I received The Rainbow Kit which includes: 1 fridge chart, fabulous magnets for each food color (enough for up to 4 kids), super cute achievement magnets, shopping list pad, Rainbow Bunch [...]
Alright, it may surprise you (unless you know me) that I didn’t make ALL my weaner’s food myself! Some times there are just days when you are done, you are out of baby food, sleep, patience and ingredients and you just need a little help. Often times you can get help without going straight to [...]
