Did you know that according to the American Heart Association, we should aim to eat four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables per day? That’s a lot! It basically means that every meal and snack we eat should ideally contain both fruit and vegetables. But our busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to […]
If there’s one secret to getting kids to eat their veggies, it’s cheese. That’s the only thing that ever worked for me as a kid! Even better, turn those unwanted veggies into “fries” baked with bread crumbs AND cheese so they’re crunchy and no longer resemble vegetables. Paired with your favorite dipping sauce, these easy […]
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about a day full of GREEN. Green clothing, green food, green cocktails and so on! And these easy four leaf clover Rice Krispie treats are the perfect St. Patrick’s Day snack you know your kids will love. They are super easy to make […]
This easy Sweet Potato Loaf recipe makes a great snack for the entire family! I’m all for trying to add extra vegetables into my kids (ok, and mine as well!) diets, however this can be a struggle at times. This Sweet Potato Loaf is the answer, it gives us a nutritional boost thanks to it’s […]
When I was a kid, I wouldn’t have touched spaghetti squash with a ten foot pole. See, I was THE picky eater. I was the picky eater parents complain about for 30 years. It was bad, and I partially grew out of it (as many kids do) but not entirely. If you have one of […]
And yes, even my son loves these!
Struggling to get your vegetable-hating children to be healthy is a constant struggle for a lot of parents. I feel awful for my own mom, who had to deal with daily tantrums over everything that wasn’t macaroni and cheese. There are a few things that can help you sneak in more vegetables with your kids […]
If you’re anything like me, you want to move away from packet lunch box snacks so you know exactly what your kid is eating each day. But, we equally want to get out the door on time and not spend hours making food. Luckily, I’ve found a way to balance both. Here are some ideas for ditching packet […]
This recipe is a cinch to make, is nut-free and kid-approved, so you can’t go wrong.
With the Super Bowl coming up soon, it’s the perfect time to plan out snacks for a game day party! Not a football fan? There are plenty of other reasons to make nachos; it’s cold out, your family is in a snacking mood, it’s Sunday. You get the idea. Nachos are a classic snack, but […]
Whether you’re a true football fan or are more interested in the ads or just the halftime show, Super Bowl snacks are essential. And no party would be complete without delicious snack mix recipes to munch on the whole time. Whether you’re aiming for sweet and salty flavors or are going extra spicy, there are […]
