Fall is here and Butternut Squash will be abundant shortly. Yay! Butternut is one of our very favorite veggies and I’m always looking for a new way to feed it to my family since it is high in Vitamin A and C. Soup has got to be one of the easiest ways to prepare it […]
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 […]
Easy Spaghetti Sauce (Italy)
July 19, 2013 by
This idea for the Kids’ Culinary Passport is such a great idea and I couldn’t wait to get started. I knew exactly what region I wanted to cover. Italy. Not just because Italy has so much amazing food, but because they focus on family. Food is the means by which they bring the family together, […]
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 […]
Healthy Breakfasts to Go for Busy Families
April 9, 2013 by
We are all busy from time to time in the mornings and don’t have time for breakfast. Well, that’s pretty much all the time at my house so we try to plan ahead on the weekend and get our breakfasts ready to grab and go. Here you will find some of our families favorite healthy […]
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe – Breakfast on the Go
April 3, 2013 by
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Then why do we so often skip it? Honestly, in our house, it’s time. The hour between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. is insane in my house. Not only am I trying to get myself ready for work, I’m letting the […]
Children’s Books About Eggs For Easter
March 28, 2013 by
Easter is coming and so are Easter Eggs! One thing we love to do is pair books with our holidays to start celebrating early. When it comes to Easter, there is no shortage of Easter Books for Kids. Especially fun is to tie in books that are about Eggs or involve Eggs surrounding your Easter […]
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 […]
Snacks for Kids – Chocolate Almond Oat Energy Bites Recipe
February 6, 2013 by
Here is a quick and yummy recipe for no bake chocolate almond oat energy bites that is packed with protein, fiber and full of tastiness. Perfect snack for the kids when they come home hungry from a long day of school. They’re also dairy, peanut, gluten, wheat and soy FREE! When we are busy it […]
Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Families
January 18, 2013 by
A slow cooker recipe roundup from some of our talented contributors, all family tested and approved in our households! If you are a busy mom, then you know a slow cooker can be your best friend. It’s useful for many occasions – like for busy weekdays with crazy schedules when you won’t be home until […]
Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding Recipe
January 16, 2013 by
I have to be honest, this little experiment started out as a slow cooker version of baked french toast – you know the kind you let soak overnight. Well, I thought, since it was slow cooking, I didn’t really need to do the soaking. Instead, I just put all my ingredients in the pot and […]
