What are your favorite St. Patrick’s Day traditions? We like to create some fun green food to get the holiday spirit going on in our kitchen. Since we tend to get a bit crazy with the sweets sometimes, this year I decided to take a healthy approach to the day that is known for bringing […]
Fall Dessert Ideas: Quick & Easy Mini Handpies
November 4, 2013 by
Fall dessert ideas are on the brain as the chill fills the air. Handpies are always something I think of when I think of fall. Pumpkin patches and apple turnovers just seem to go hand in hand. These handpies are SO easy that you can have your whole family help (yes, even the 2 year […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
