Raising Children to Weather the Storm
My family loves taco night. The kids enjoy eating with their hands, and this is the perfect meal for that. But let’s be real; tacos aren’t as yummy, if it doesn’t have the right amount of flavor. That’s why you need the perfect taco sauce to bring it all together. I used to buy the…
Halloween is over and your kids have tons of sugary treats left. Should they dive into their Halloween candy as soon as possible? Probably not. Dentists are urging parents to take steps to protect their children’s teeth. While they don’t want to spoil the fun, they say it’s important that “parents make sensible decisions about…
Roasted spaghetti squash has become one of my favorite healthy meals to prepare. It’s similar to pasta spaghetti, and it’s good for you too. My kids are obsessed with eating whole grain pasta. Most days, we have to bribe them to eat rice or some other kind of side dish. But, sometimes I substitute pasta…
What would you do if the teacher threw away your child’s lunch? That’s exactly what happened in Durham, Ontario. According to published reports, schools often throw away “unhealthy” lunches. The Star reported that the Durham School District’s new healthy eating initiative has parents infuriated after teachers and officials have refused to let students eat specific parts of…
I wouldn’t consider myself super anal about healthy eating. I just like to choose better options whenever possible. It doesn’t take much to come up with healthy snack recipes. Believe it or not, you can whip up some pretty tasty treats by making a few substitutions. 2 Quick Healthy Snack Recipes Options The great thing about Weight…
Healthy quick breakfast meals packed with nutrients are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With summer winding down, that means school is just around the corner. Needless to say, our mornings are about to get pretty busy. Our son will be attending preschool and his big sis will be heading off to first grade in September….
There are tons of yummy recipes that include sweet potato. There’s sweet potato pie, one of my husband’s favorite indulgence. Then there’s also sweet potato casserole, a great meal to enjoy days at a time. We usually enjoy these types of meals during the holidays, but there are other awesome things you can make with…
I’ll admit that I like to indulge in my favorite caribbean childhood treats from Jamaica every once in a while, and I usually have to pay for it later when I see the results on the scale. So I often battle with making these traditional meals for my kids because I usually end up eating them…
