Big stores intimidate me. I feel like it took me forever to jump on the Costco bandwagon for this exact reason. There is so much to choose from and I didn’t know what was really a good deal. Before committing to the Costco membership I asked around to see if it was really worth the […]
Crockpot Marinara & Meatballs: Kid Approved
I absolutely love the crockpot and how easy it makes life on those busy, hectic evenings. I am sure I will like it even more as my kids grow and I am taxiing them too and from activities. When I find a new crockpot recipe that we love, I have to share it because I […]
What Should You Be Putting In Your Grocery Cart?
What percentage of your grocery store is devoted to highly processed food? Just think about it for a second. How many aisles do you walk down and the shelves are filled with highly processed foods? The problem here is that it is what sells. Grocery stores wouldn’t put the food there if it didn’t sell. […]
Milk: Where Does It Come From?
There is so much out there in the world of health in fitness. Eat this, don’t eat this. Workout this way, don’t do this. As a mother wanting the best nutrition for her children, dairy products , especially milk, was a concern for me when I started to give my daughter cow’s milk. Should I […]
Beyond Cereal: Quick, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
It is so easy to throw cereal in a bowl, and drench it with milk: it makes for quite the happy munchkin in the morning. Kids love cereal and parents love the convenience of it. Have you ever looked at the ingredients in cereal? How about the nutritional value? Cereal is not the best thing […]
8 Great Tips for a Healthy School Lunch
Back to school we go (or have already gone)!!! What an exciting time it can be for both kids and parents, but the busy schedules can also put a damper on our healthy eating. After spending 7 years in the schools, I have developed a huge passion for advocating for healthy school lunches for our […]