Sometimes you just want dessert. And you shouldn’t feel guilty about it! After all of the leftover Easter candy that has been tempting me seems to have finally worked it’s way out of our house (or into our tummies), I have found myself craving chocolate on a regular basis. And sure, dark chocolate is packed…
Photo Credit: Kelly Sloan Is your water boring? Today is National Water Day so we are celebrating it with a few ways to change up your water because hydration is important! Drinking water replenishes the skin and assists in proper body functions in the body. It is especially important for those who work out, sweat…
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! With my name being Erin there’s no way I couldn’t share with you a fun recipe to celebrate the day. So here you go- my latest creation: Shamrock Spinach Pancakes These little guys are so fun to make and only have 50 calories and 2 grams of carbohydrate per serving. The…
Happy Pi Day – or as I like to say ‘Happy Pi(e) Day’ because eating pie is so much more fun than just calculating Pi! Pie, however, like I am sure you know isn’t exactly a ‘health food.’ Many times pie can be packed full of unhealthy nutrients like added sugars, saturated fats, and the…
I love having a protein rich, egg breakfast in the morning. But, to be honest, sometimes eggs by themselves get a bit boring. So this morning I decided to mix things up a bit and combine two of my favorite meals – an omelet and a quesadilla – to create a breakfast hybrid that packed…
Food battles can often been a source of great stress for parents, especially if you have a picky eater on your hands. It may seem like your child lives on just one or two food choices. You may worry that your child will never grow with such minimalistic eating habits. But before you stress too…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, its time to show our children just how important it is to love your own heart. February is American Heart Month, which makes it the perfect time to raise awareness of heart health for your entire family. With heart disease being the number one killer of both men…
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Am I the only person who hits a point around Wednesday every week where I have run out of ideas for feeding my family? I mean, do they really need to eat three times a day everyday?! LOL…
Photo Credit: Kelly Sloan Today is National Peanut Butter Day! There are SO many great reasons to love peanut butter from its rich protein content to it’s nutrient density. People of every age can enjoy peanut butter daily to gain its varied health benefits. If you have a young child, you don’t need to hold…
This morning Joey woke me up by telling me it was my birthday and that we should eat cake. He doesn’t talk in sentences yet but by yelling “Mommy birthday JoJo eat cake” I got the message loud and clear. He’s been pretty stuck on birthdays since his party, but I have to admit cake…