by DanielleBinns | Oct 23, 2015 | Feeding strategies, Health tips, Picky Eaters
Today I did something that might shock you. I gave my toddler Pumpkin Cookies as part of her meal. Yup, a Certified Nutritionist and health-nut mom willingly allows her child to have dessert with her dinner. GASP! Even more surprising, this was a conscious and a...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 16, 2015 | Health tips |
Oh crap, it’s starting! The temperature is dropping, and the snotty noses are starting. That means it’s time to get out those immune-boosting supplements for our kids (and ourselves). Winter is on its way [insert tears here]. So are the colds, ear...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 5, 2015 | Green living, Guest Post
“Organic”. “Natural”. “Non-toxic”.” Naturally-derived ingredients”. When you are looking for natural baby care products, there is enough marketing lingo to make your head spin. Unfortunately, this marketing terminology is unregulated. Therefore, it can be hard to...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 29, 2015 | Health tips
P.C.O.S. It’s a simple acronym for a complicated medical condition. If you’re a follower at my former blog (me. myself. and food) this is likely not the first time you’ve encountered these four letters. PCOS is a health condition that is top of mind for me,...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 28, 2015 | Mommy Mantra
I live in Leslieville, a popular neighbourhood in the southeast corner of downtown Toronto – an area which deserves to be called “Strollerville”. If you live here or have been here, you know why I say that. There are strollers and babies and...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 23, 2015 | Picky Eaters, Recipes |
While my husband is leisurely strolling the streets of Greece with his camera in one hand and a souvlaki in the other, I’m stuck (I mean ‘I’m happily’) at home with my tantrum-throwing toddler in one arm, and my 20 minute napping baby in the...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 17, 2015 | Picky Eaters, Recipes
What are the odds that my 2.5 year old has no interest in desserts, cookies, or anything sweet (other than your odd spoonful of coconut milk ice cream). On the other hand, both Keith and I have a sweet tooth. I’m not sure who she takes after, but I hope my...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 15, 2015 | Health tips
I was never a big sleeper, but now that I’m a mom of two girls under the age of three I would give [almost] anything to get 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Last week my 4 month old, Naomi, was going through a sleep regression which meant I was getting less than...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 9, 2015 | Health tips |
I’m the kind of mom that prefers to do my grocery shopping within a few kilometer radius from my home. I can easily get the girls in the stroller and off we go – no car loading or gas required. We have the luxury of living pretty darn close to some...
by DanielleBinns | Sep 2, 2015 | Picky Eaters, Recipes |
Some kids LOVE avocado, and some kids will do anything to avoid it. If your little one is a picky eater, you’re in for a (healthy) treat today. And so are they! Avocado is a great food (actually it’s one of the best) if you worry about your child’s...