Groundhog’s Day is not a holiday on everyone’s calendar. But it has a special place in my heart and in the hearts of my children. Come and have an every day celebration with your kids while cooking this special Groundhog’s Day treat! My mother was the queen of obscure holidays. We even had a book […]
Super Foods Recipes for Kids
December 30, 2013 by
It’s almost 2014 and I know a lot of families are looking to eat healthier. I looked around at our contributor’s blogs and found some great super foods recipes that parents and kids will love. So, get ready to start fresh, discover some new foods and be ready to be healthy in 2014! Super […]
Zucchini Bread Recipe for Thanksgiving
November 28, 2013 by
Sometimes, all it takes to get kids involved in Thanksgiving Day meal prep is a fun bread recipe like this zucchini bread recipe. Fresh baked bread is always a delicious addition at any Thanksgiving table. And, even better, it’s something that you can make with the kids a day or two in advance so that […]
Yummy Fall Breakfast Muffins
October 11, 2013 by
In the gardener’s calendar year, September and October are the busiest by far! My kids and I gather new foods from the yard every day. Summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes are still trickling in. And by now the pears, apples, carrots, kale, and of course, pumpkins are pouring in by the bucketful! It would seem […]
Hope School Lunch is a BLAST!
September 27, 2013 by
Here’s a way to have a BLAST in the lunchbox complete with lunchtime notes for fun! Supplies Needed: 4 Sunset Mini Peppers 1/2 Cucumber 2 Slices of Cheese 2 Slices of Bread Light Ranch Dressing or Greek Yogurt Ranch dip Red and Green Grapes Star Shaped Cookie Cutters; Mini and Medium sized. Cut the top […]
Bento Box Lunches
September 6, 2013 by
Bento Boxes are the newest lunch craze for kids. While they are new for us here in the US, they have been used in Japanese culture for years. They are traditionally home packed meals for convenience consisting of rice, pickled veggies, and fish or meats. Today many Bento Boxes are made to show love by […]
Lunch Box Packing Bites
August 30, 2013 by
We are always searching to find new ways to fill the lunch box and balance everything out. Here are two of our favorite quick and easy finds that have been big hits for lunchtime bites. Peanutty Apple Wraps make a great sandwich alternative to peanut butter and jelly and at snack time we love to […]
How to Buy Organic on a Budget
June 13, 2013 by
When making food for our family, we want the best possible ingredients that we can get. Sometimes, eating a healthy, organic diet while also staying within a budget can be a real challenge. Here are some practical tips that have helped me master those grocery aisles for the healthiest foods I can feed my family […]
Food Essentials for a Healthy Household
June 9, 2013 by
Oh the great challenge of healthy snacks and meals…. what do you keep on hand to feed a hungry family in a hurry? We have had some fantastic suggestions for healthy snacks you can prepare ahead here on Inner Child Food, but how about what to keep on hand at all times in your pantry? […]
5 Simple Tips for Teaching Your Family Healthy Eating Habits
May 13, 2013 by
I myself was a not-so healthy eater up until a few years ago. Healthy eating is not just a “diet”, it must become a way of life, and it must be learned. It’s so much easier if you are just training yourself, but when it comes to the family, it is much more of a […]
What is a CSA and Why You Should Get One
April 30, 2013 by
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has been a huge help in the local living movement for the past 25 years. It is a great way to get your kids involved in the preparing and consuming of a wide variety of local foods, it helps support small, organic farmers and reduce greenhouse gas omissions since you buy […]
Bento Box Fun – Jellyfish
April 21, 2013 by
Looking for a quick and easy idea to add a little fun to your child’s lunch? Here’s a quick video tutorial showing how to make adorable jelly fish from hot dogs! So creative!! Special thanks to our video contributor, Angelique for providing us with today’s video: Having trouble viewing the video? Click here to view it […]
Lazy Meal Planning On Your Smart Phone and Tablet
April 12, 2013 by
When I was pregnant with our second son, my friends from the local MOMS Club chapter in my town kept telling me that sooner or later, I’d have to start making a weekly meal plan in order to save money and organize our household. I thought it was good advice, but being the somewhat messy, creatively unorganized […]
Simple Menu Planning On A Budget
April 11, 2013 by
Do you struggle to stay within your food budget or wish your budget went a little further to get the healthy, organic food you want? The best way to stick to a budget and get the most for your dollar is to plan a menu. Making a menu doesn’t have to be a hard or […]
Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich Recipe to Use Leftover Easter Eggs
March 16, 2013 by
Easter is a great time to teach kids one of those hands-on, life long cooking skills; how-to hard-boil an egg. Every year at Easter we hard-boil eggs for decorating and every year I remind my kids how to do it until they get old enough to remember. The question always remains, what do we do […]
Quick Tip — Eat Your Rainbow!
March 6, 2013 by
Here’s a quick tip to get kids to eat healthy vegetables and inspire them to try new foods too! Eat your rainbow! Getting children to enjoy whole, raw healthy veggies isn’t so hard if you start introducing them early, and often, and in various preparations, as to find out what textures or preferences they may […]
Delicious Honey Citrus Fruit Dip Recipe
February 13, 2013 by
A creamy, sweet and versatile dip made with grapefruit and cultured cream cheese for a probiotic boost. It’s also a fun and great way to introduce children to cooking, with this super easy, and completely yummy recipe! Thankfully, getting {my} children to eat fruit has never been a challenge. In fact, the only challenge I face […]
Heart Healthy Snacks for Kids Roundup
February 10, 2013 by
Sometimes it can be very difficult to find snacks that kids will love that are also healthy and nutritious, so we’ve rounded up some recipes from our contributing writers to make it easier! Recipes that include fruit, veggies, cheese, and even tofu! Frozen Watermelon Pops – Simply skewer and freeze fruits like watermelon, pineapple, grapes, blueberries and […]
