Back to School: Feeding Tips for the Transition

Back to School: Feeding Tips for the Transition

I thought I’d kick this back to school blog post off with a peek into my own “1st day of school” photo. I’d give anything to see what was in that brown bag. Pretty sure it included a peanut butter and cheese sandwich…Yes, that’s what my mom would pack for me. Later as...
Our Family Favorites From Trader Joe’s

Our Family Favorites From Trader Joe’s

Since discovering Instacart, I rarely visit the grocery store anymore. I appreciate the convenience of shopping from my phone and having our groceries delivered weekly. While there are drawbacks like not picking out my own produce or poor substitutions for coffee,...
Trick-or-Treat! Managing Fun Foods

Trick-or-Treat! Managing Fun Foods

Fun foods can be tricky for parents and the end of the year is what we like to call Fun Food Season. How can we, as parents, maintain a healthy relationship with fun foods for ourselves? How can we help to foster this healthy relationship with fun foods for our...
Mexi-Chicken Wonton Cups

Mexi-Chicken Wonton Cups

Post updated July 2023 by Emily Winkels (originally published July 2016) Looking for a recipe that is quick, simple, and perfect for Taco Tuesdays? Well, these Mexi-Chicken Wonton Cups have got you covered. This dinner recipe takes less than 30 minutes to...
Pirate’s Booty Breaded Fish

Pirate’s Booty Breaded Fish

Pirate’s Booty Breaded fish, what? Oh yea, why not bread their fish with an well-accepted snack food?! Sometimes creativity goes a long way when tempting your child with a certain food. This certainly holds true when it comes to fish. Why We Should Raise Fish...
Healthy Snacks for Kids

Healthy Snacks for Kids

As a parent, it can be so hard to come up with healthy snacks for kids. And when your kiddos are asking for snacks multiple times a day, it can be a challenge to know what to do.   How do I get my kiddos to eat healthier snacks, not just the sugary, processed snacks...