10 Last Minute Gifts for Moms
Let me introduce you to the World’s Worst Procrastinator when it comes to gifting. ME. However, this year I am trying (emphasis on the word “trying”) to turn a new leaf and get all my Christmas shopping done a week in advance. I’m setting the...
9 Healthy Balanced Snacks For Kids
The snack struggle is real. But I also know how important it is to offer healthy balanced snacks for kids. It can make the difference between a happy child at after-school pick-up (vs a cranky and hangry child). Or a child who can pay attention and learn at school...
How to make quick and healthy snacks for kids
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with loads of awesome moms lately at local workshops with Mommy Connections, MumNet, and other “mommy groups”. At every single one of those workshops, I can bet my bottom dollar that I will be asked this ONE...
Sneaky Spinach Muffins (without being sneaky at all)
If only our kids ate more green vegetables we wouldn’t have to go to crazy lengths, like making gluten-free “Spinach Muffins”. If you’ve seen my Picky Eating 101 Webinar you know my stance on getting sneaky in the kitchen. It can totally work...
Made Good Granola Minis Recipe
I’m going to take a wild guess that you’re one of the hundreds (ok, thousands) of moms who love Made Good Granola Minis and Made Good Granola Bars. What’s there not to love? Made Good has done a great job-solving snack problems for parents—it’s...
8 Healthier Halloween “Treats”
Halloween is around the corner and you might be cringing at the thought of your child coming home with a bag that candy! It’s rare that my girls get their hands on nutrient-lacking “treats” at home, but they aren’t completely avoidable (or...
Should we make separate meals for picky eaters?
Yes, our little ones are special. Every single one of them! But should we make special and separate meals for picky eaters? However, it doesn’t mean that moms and dads should go out of their way to make alternate meals just for them…and then have to...
How to Meal Plan for Picky Eaters
I have a few “mommy friends” who swear by meal planning, but I didn’t get what all the hype was about. Nor did I want to add another “to do” to my ever-growing list. I just didn’t know how to meal plan for picky eaters. But there...
4 lunch box must-haves…make sure your child isn’t missing out
Packing a lunch box for our kids is a feat in itself. Then there’s attempting to pack a balanced & healthy lunch box for kids. An even bigger challenge for busy parents. Heck, I’m a Nutritionist and sometimes I even get stumped trying to avoid...
