Our first day of school was last week (in case you missed my dramatic video) and, whoa, was I in for a surprise! The boys came home hangry, dumping empty bags here, folders there, uniforms on the floor and shoving food in their mouths from the fridge and pantry. We were fighting about every. single.… Read More Our after school routine
Wait! Don’t go. I know the word “kale” is in the title, but give me a chance! Maybe you’ll hear me if I tell you I don’t like salad. I don’t. I have to stop from crinkling up my nose to eat it. Even if there’s bacon in it. But I actually like these kale… Read More Easy kale chips recipe
Today I’ve got my health nut best friend here to give us some smoothie basics for newbies — a smoothie 101! She tells us step-by-step what ingredients pack in the most nutrients and gives us four delicious recipes. I do her kids recipe a few times a week, seriously! They love it and it’s packed… Read More How to make the perfect smoothie
I’m a complete poser writing this post. I lectured myself since the beginning of this pregnancy that I would eat healthy and not gain 50 pounds like I did with both of my previous pregnancies. But I have derailed! I can blame it on the holidays, blame it on saying goodbye to morning sickness, blame… Read More Healthy pregnancy snack ideas
My friend Ashby came up with a genius, simple way to get her son to eat sweet potatoes. She sliced them and sautéed them in coconut oil! They’re nutritious and have a flavorful balance of salty and sweet. I’m in love with the mild coconut scent and flavor the oil adds to the orange power food. They’re… Read More Homemade sweet potato chips in coconut oil
A couple weeks ago I was fumbling around in the pantry trying to get a snack for the boys and we had only a little of this and a little of that, so of course I dumped it all in together. It ended up being a great distraction in the doctor’s office as the boys… Read More Kids snack ideas: Toddler trail mix