by DanielleBinns | Dec 23, 2022 | Kids' nutrition, Picky Eaters
As a parent trying to raise healthy kids, you might be a bit worried about all the snacks and sweets that will be available for your kids to consume at your family holiday party. It is completely okay to indulge every once in a while, but if you want to make sure...
by DanielleBinns | Jul 10, 2022 | Favourites
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is less than 24 hours away (Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13). Being a lover of deals and steals myself, I wanted to share my nutritionist-approved Amazon Prime Day sales. Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a lover...
by DanielleBinns | Apr 25, 2022 | Company Wellness, Health tips
Stress may not be the first thing you associate with nutrition, however, they share a stronger link than you might initially believe. To be honest with you: I get easily stressed out. Feeling behind on my to-do lists, and trying to manage the household stuff (bills,...
by DanielleBinns | Feb 6, 2022 | Feeding strategies, Picky Eaters
Do you ever wonder what you should say to a picky eater? Do you wonder if the things you are saying to your child at meals are the “right things”? The words we say have a HUGE impact on our kids at meals. I am a big believer in positive parenting and how...
by DanielleBinns | Dec 13, 2021 | Recipes
I don’t think anyone else could love shortbread cookies as much as I do. I’m pretty picky about my shortbread too. They can be too dry or too sweet. So attempting a Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookie with less sugar (and no butter) seemed like a really bad idea. You...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 27, 2021 | Feeding strategies, Health tips, Kids' nutrition
The treat in “trick or treat” doesn’t always have to be loaded with sugar, there are healthier Halloween treats you can toss into those pumpkins on Halloween night that won’t make you cringe. It’s rare that my girls get their hands on...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 13, 2021 | Picky Eaters
Do you ever worry that your child isn’t getting enough protein at school? Maybe you’re struggling trying to figure out protein ideas for school lunch boxes. It’s a lot to think about every day. I completely understand being a mom who’s...
by DanielleBinns | Oct 11, 2021 | Picky Eaters
It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada and I’m so grateful to be able to celebrate with family. I also wanted to arm you with a few kid-friendly Thanksgiving dishes that are super fun and creative. But also easy to whip together. But before I do, you...
by DanielleBinns | Aug 15, 2021 | Feeding strategies, Picky Eaters |
I remember the year when my firstborn, Sienna, was going into Junior Kindergarten. The back-to-school stage of life was new to me. In the days leading up to her first day of school, I was a mix (and a mess) of emotions… …Excited (this was a new chapter...
by DanielleBinns | Jul 13, 2021 | Recipes |
This week I took my littlest one grocery shopping for the first time in 2 years (thanks to COVID). And boy did she have a ball. She would have been closer to 1 year old the last time she’d been, so my daughter likely didn’t remember much. Given her...