Tag Archives: healthy kids
Healthy Snack Your Kids Will LOVE!: Apple Sliders
My son requests Apple Sliders all the time! If you like a wee bit of chocolate in your day, adding dark chocolate chips to Apple Sliders is a great balanced low glycemic way to get your chocolate fix. Try adding … Continue reading
The Entitlement Trap: Helpful Information for Healthy Families
I first became concerned about the issue of entitlement when I experienced how easy it was for me to give in to my first toddler’s picky-ness about food. Granted, I hadn’t studied much about life-giving food and the importance of … Continue reading
Weight Loss Lunch Recipe: Sophie’s Salmon Cucumber Bites
One of the misconceptions of living a healthier diet for weight loss is that you’ll be eating solo. When Sophie was two, I gave in to her picky taste-buds – she was on a diet of grilled cheese, cheese quesedillas, … Continue reading
Strider Balance Bikes: Runner Mom Gets Fit with Kids
As a mom of two with a single stroller, it's difficult to take walks much further than down the street because my 3 year old gets too frustrated on her little bike and is not quite ready for the big … Continue reading
“What’s in My Fridge?” Super-hero Inspired Healthy Dinner Recipe
My 7 year old son is a picky eater. But, any association with Super-heroes makes dishes a bonus! Here is my latest creation that incorporated spinach, AKA, a dinner that even the Hulk would love! “Healthy Green Hulk Pasta” -Two … Continue reading
Healthy Snacks for Kids
In the last week, I’ve had a few people ask what I feed my kids to avoid sugary filled junk. So, I’m going to give you a peek into a day in my kids’ lives. First of all – I … Continue reading
Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids: Blueberry Banana Muffins
I've enjoyed reading all Laura's Back to School posts, especially her post on the healthy breakfast ideas. I thought I'd share a couple of the recipes we make often. These are both recipes my daughter helps me with that don't … Continue reading
Soap Soundz Back to School Giveaway Winners!
We’ve had so much fun with our Back to School series and Soap Soundz. Our winners of the sets of Hygiene Heroes are commenters #6 Trish and #11 Joanna. Congratulations!! Contact me with your mailing address so we can get … Continue reading
Healthy Mom’s Back to School Guide: Begin with BREAKFAST
It’s a back to school basic 101…Eat your breakfast everyday! WHY? You ask?! Too many good reasons… You probably heard it from your own parents: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! But now you’re the one saying … Continue reading
Healthy Mom’s After School Snack Sweetness
The door slams. The back-packs are dropped. The kids’ destination?! THE KITCHEN!! There are so many wonderful options for healthy after school snacks! Here are my top favorites—and yes—there is even a healthy COOKIE option!! Enjoy! “After School Smoothies” The … Continue reading



