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...
Recipe: No Bake Cocoa & Hemp Seed Energy Bites

Recipe: No Bake Cocoa & Hemp Seed Energy Bites

I know I’m in my nutritional groove when I have two items prepped and ready to be eaten: my no bake energy bites and my pre-made smoothie packs. There are few foods that ALL three of my kids love, but one of them are these no bake energy bites. They actually...
A Better Solution to Meal Plans

A Better Solution to Meal Plans

“Can’t you just tell me what to eat?” It’s one of the most common questions the team at McDaniel Nutrition get, and it makes sense! Decision fatigue is a real thing. Whether you’re feeding yourself or feeding your family, a lot of time and energy is needed to eat!...
Mindful Eating for Kids at Mealtime

Mindful Eating for Kids at Mealtime

Updated September 2022 We’ve all heard about mindful eating and we may even be practicing it ourselves. But, is mindful eating for kids? Is it something that we can practice as a family. A lot has changed over the past couple of years, and I know that quarantine...
Five Strategies to Make Back-to-School Lunch Prep a Breeze

Five Strategies to Make Back-to-School Lunch Prep a Breeze

Do you have kids who are heading back to school this fall? I do, and if you’re anything like me, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the demands on your time. Between orientations, post-summer reunions, school events, and kids on a new schedule, it...
Mom’s Chicken & Dumplings Soup Recipe

Mom’s Chicken & Dumplings Soup Recipe

With a chill in the air and footballs flying, I begin to crave a warm bowl of soup. Soups are one of those recipes that I feel cooks of all levels can confidently prepare. Ingredients can be added or left out, soup consistency can be thick or thin, and spices and...