An awesome way to get more greens into your family
People seem to fall into two Costco camps: The "I love going to Costco" camp. The "I dread going Costco" camp. We fall into the former. Yes, we're the family that goes to Costco for 'fun'. I love wandering the aisles, scoping out any new nutritionist-approved...
5 Holiday Party Hacks (so your kids eat better)
It's my mom's birthday today and the poor woman never gets the attention she deserves. First off, she's worked every single year on her birthday. And because my mom is retiring this year and literally only has 3 days of work left, she didn't want to take the day off....
Your “Must Have” Family Gift Guide!
I've been in the process of decluttering for months and now Christmas is around the corner. So I want to be sure we're getting (and more importantly GIVING) gifts that we can feel good about. That's why I created this "must have" family gift guide. I don't know...
Two unknown facts about picky eaters
Unknown Facts About Picky Eaters Most parents come to me for help with getting their kids to EAT - without hearing them say YUCK before they even try it. #frustrating! And as a parent of a child who was underweight, I totally understand why! We want our children...
Grinch Muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Has your child ever told you that they don't like green foods? Or that they will eat green foods when they are 6 years old (or some other random age)? I hear this from parents more often than not, but the funny thing is, not all green foods are scary to kids. ...
Chocolate-covered broccoli
After our meal last night I got a sudden urge for chocolate pudding. I had spotted a bunch of ripened avocados from Costco in the fridge early, so I blame them for putting these thoughts in my head!While eating our veggie burgers, green beans, and broccoli I asked...
A question to ask your child at mealtimes…
I shared this post on Instagram a few weeks ago. Yet it wasn't until I woke up the next day - after seeing alllll the comments and "likes" -that I realized it wasn't just another Instagram post (that sucked up 20 minutes of my life)!! It touched people differently....
5 tricks I use for managing Halloween treats
Anyone else have a heck of a time managing their kids' obsession with all sugary things - especially Halloween treats? As a Certified Nutritionist I know the ins and outs of what foods to avoid. Sugar is at the top of the list. And then there's all the research...
Hey! Who put veggies in my granola?
You may not know this about me, but I wasn't always a Family Nutritionist. In my former life, I had a career in marketing. I worked at, and with, advertising agencies and in the creative space for over 10 years, but honestly I wasn't great at the creative stuff (I...
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Starting solids with baby #3 [Organic Yum Yums Review]
You'd think I have things mastered and be well prepared when it came to starting solids with baby number three. You'd think I would have a plan for what to feed her, and even have food pre-prepped and frozen. But nope. That's not how I roll... Partly because I can...
10 Healthy After-School Snacks
The kids are back in school and I'm curious...which camp are you in? Camp A: Thrilled to have your child back in school. Camp B: Sad to have your child back in school. I'm a mix of both to be honest. Sending Sienna off is great for so many reasons, including seeing...
Going back to work mama? This is for you.
Getting kids ready in the morning, getting yourself ready, making breakfast, travelling to work, battling through traffic, being on your A-game at the office, rushing home from work, making dinner, feeding the family, getting them to bed, packing lunches. . Rinse and...
Steal these 15 healthy lunch box ideas!
School lunch box ideas are something parents get stumped on and stressed about. And rightly so! Feeding children can be hard work, particularly when we're sending lunch with kids who have a limited list of foods. Most parents witness picky eating tendencies at some...
How I survive back-to-school (8 things you must do!)
Last year was my first back-to-school experience and it was bitter sweet. My first born, Sienna, was going into Junior Kindergarten and I had no clue what to expect. So in the days leading up to her first day of school I was a mix (and a mess) of emotions......
Family-Friendly Restaurant Review: Hype Food Co.
It's kinda ridiculous. We live in a city that is oozing with things to do and see, yet we never get the chance to do or see any of it outside our own little bubble. So Keith and I made it our mission to take the girls exploring this summer. Because all of our...
Meal Delivery Review Toronto
The difference between a GOOD day and a BAD day rides on two critical things: My sleep My meals Seriously. I know you put a lot of energy, blood, sweat and tears into feeding your family too. And you probably find that the harder you work in the kitchen, the more...
Meal Delivery Review #5: Fuel Foods
Fuel Foods - Meal Delivery Service Review Just as I was wrapped up my Meal Delivery Month reviews, I noticed a company called Fuel Foods had started following me on Instagram. So I decided to check them out and follow them back. After creeping their drool...
Meal Delivery Review #4: HelloFresh
HelloFresh Meal Delivery Review My foray into HelloFresh meals came at the perfect time. It was a jam packed week with work events and the launch of my picky eater programs with a few Toronto daycares. Needless to say, grocery shopping and planning was not top...
Meal Delivery Review #1: Farm to Table Meals
Farm to Table Meal Delivery Service This company may save you on those nights when you don't feel like slaving over the stove. It felt like Christmas having fully prepared meals dropped off at my door for the week. My family was well fed with virtually no work on...
Meal Delivery Review #2: Chefs Plate
Chefs Plate Meal Delivery Service No shopping. Simple food prep. No food waste. These are just a few of the reasons I decided to try Chefs Plate meal delivery service. If your food-loving family is looking for a way to simplify meals, check out my review below....
