Did you know that you have the ability to make a difference in the brain development of your child? Expertly facilitated by Deborah McNelis, MS.ed and generously sponsored by Happy Family, participants in this session left with practical tips that can be implemented immediately to make a difference in their children’s brain development! Debroah led a rich discussion on the […]
Tag: Eating
Motherhood and food go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s prenatal nutrition, what to eat for fertility, what your baby should be eating and when, healthy eating for the entire family, advice on how to handle picky eaters, awesome recipes or restaurant recommendations from our bloggers around town – our experts provide a diverse array of knowledge and resources on what, where, when and how to eat.
Chia Chocolate Chip Bread
My kids love chocolate chips and I wanted to find a way to give a boost of nutrition to a chocolate chip muffin recipe that I often use. I decided to add white chia seeds to the batter since they are often unnoticed in a baked good. Black chia seeds stand out, which might cause […]
Preventing Picky Eaters: Teleclass Re-cap
Picky eating is a common issue facing parents – so common that many of us just resign ourselves to it! But there are ways to prevent it. In our recent teleclass, expertly facilitated by Amy Marlow, registered dietitian and mom of three, and generously sponsored by Happy Family, participants learned steps you can take – from pregnancy to […]
S.O.S. Product Review: popchips
*This is sponsored product review Review by Jaymee Kruysman I recently tried popchips and I am in love! These little circular chips are fabulous. They are very light and crunchy, but most importantly, they are guilt-free. Each bag is 100 calories, gluten free, cholesterol and preservative free. That’s right – 100 calories and they are […]
Irish Soda Bread
What could be better on a cold winter morning than warm, sweet Irish Soda Bread? This bread is moist, full of raisins, and perfect by itself or toasted with cinnamon butter or homemade jam. After many searches for the perfect recipe for Irish Soda Bread I found it here at allrecipes.com. I modified it slightly […]
Add Some Color to Your Plate!
Kids are bombarded with food choices everyday at school. From the vending machines and the cafeteria line to all the goodies at the lunch table, they are surrounded by junk food during the day. When they are home, kick their health into high gear by giving them the rainbow! Throughout the week, most kids are […]
Almond Butter: Two Ways
Are you looking to make some gifts for the holidays? Make almond butter! It’s so simple! Buy unsalted roasted almonds (I like to control the salt) and process in your food processor until creamy, smooth and delicious. That’s it! Nothing else in the food processor besides those roasted almonds. I add ground cinnamon, vanilla powder […]
The Evolution of My Thanksgiving
Ah, Thanksgiving. Whether you love it or try to avoid it, it happens every year. Looking back at my life, I’ve realized I can compartmentalize my Thanksgivings into three categories. First was my childhood, when I was surrounded by my family. I remember Thanksgivings filled with laughter, food, and of course, playing who can grab […]