Build Your Own Salad
During these hot summer months, nothing is more refreshing that a great salad! Crisp lettuce topped crunchy veggies, filling protein and fun add-ons makes...
5 Ways to Freeze Fruits and Veggies
Preserving the season’s bountiful produce is something home gardeners hope for when they plant their gardens. But it can be tough knowing where to...
Snacks for the Beach or Pool
With summer in full swing, many families are hitting their local beach, pool or lake for some fun in the sun. Take time to...
Helping Kids Develop a Positive Body Image
Most of us know how hard it is to attain a healthy body image. Too short, too tall; too big, too small, the reasons...
10 Tasty Travel Snacks for Summer
A few months ago, my family and I moved from the West Coast to the East Coast. It was a very big move that involved...
Meal Planning Tips for Summer
It's summertime! For many, that generally means more relaxed schedules, hanging out with family and friends, and vacations. And with warmer weather, having a...
Pediatrician-Approved Tips To Get Kids Active
My youngest recently asked what I did for fun as a kid. His jaw dropped when I explained we didn’t have smart phones, Internet,...
Build a Better Baked Potato
Raise your hand if you love baked potatoes! My family definitely does! Traditional baked potatoes are smothered with some unhealthy toppings, like butter or...
The Importance of Family Dinners
We all know that spending time together as a family is important. We sat down with our friends at The Kids Cook Monday, an organization...
7 Simple Tips for Using Lemons in the Kitchen
It doesn’t take a trained chef to add a little zest to your regular meals. I’ve found that using fresh lemons in the kitchen...
5 Simple Ways to be Kind to Yourself
The start of the new year is the perfect time to take a look at how we treat each other and how we treat...
How to Deal with a Picky Eater
I used to think that having a child who was a picky eater was a sign of a lazy parent. Then, I had children...
