Christmastime is such a fun season for my family, but to make it even more fun I try to celebrate all month long by creating healthy and fun Christmas food art ideas. Between Halloween to New Year’s Day, I feel like we are surrounded by sweets and candy. But if I can make colorful, fun […]
Quick & Easy Recipes
Best Foods to Eat When Pregnant: Feel Good with Prune Juice
Although I don’t set New Year’s Resolutions for myself, I am focusing on making sure I take time every day to do at least one thing that helps me feel at my best each day in 2019. That’s why I am I so excited to partner with Sunsweet to celebrate their ‘To Feel Good’ Sweepstakes […]
Heart-Shaped Edible Cookie Dough Pops
Happy Valentine’s Day! OK it’s a day early, but I wanted to share this recipe with you today so you can have plenty of time to make it for your sweetheart tomorrow (or for yourself- I think Valentine’s Day is a great day to treat yourself as well). If you have been wanting to make […]
Boost Heart Health with the Strawberry Banana Sweetheart Smoothie
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you are like me, I’m sure you find those boxes of chocolates and little conversation heart candies incredibly tempting. There’s no reason to avoid Valentine’s Day treats all the time, but you also don’t want to have them every day. With February being National Heart, I […]
Cucumber Snack Vegetable Art Recipe
I’m not naming names, but there is a certain 4 year old in my house who has been refusing to eat his vegetables lately ???????? I try to avoid food battles since they only tend to amplify picky eating patterns, so I am trying a new strategy instead. I am focusing on exposing him to more […]
Vegetable Art For Picky Eaters: Tomato Ladybugs
If you have a child at home, I am sure you have dealt with picky eating battles – even if they were just for short periods of time. The truth is, our children are not too different from our own selves. They get bored eating the same foods day after day. They have certain flavors […]
4 Easy Ways to Teach Your Children to Eat Heart Healthy
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 […]
Celebrate National Watermelon Day with this Watermelon Martini Yogurt Parfait
Today is National Watermelon Day, so why not celebrate with a watermelon martini? Sounds great right? Well since it’s only Monday, I didn’t think knocking back a few real martinis would be a good idea (although I was tempted!). Instead, I decided to make this super easy Watermelon Yogurt Parfait in a martini glass. Sometimes […]
Kitchen Mania Monday: Celebrate American Heart Month with Whole Grain Bruschetta Pizza
February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time to get your whole family on board with eating their way to a healthier heart. One of my favorite ways to do this is by taking “less healthy” foods that we all love and tweaking the recipe to make them meals that not only taste […]
3 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Adults & Kids That You Haven’t Tried Yet
Need creative ways to get your whole family to eat more fruits and vegetables at lunchtime? I have you covered with these three easy lunchbox ideas that are perfect for adults and kids Do you ever struggle trying to find creative, healthy lunchbox ideas that your family will actually eat? Me too! In fact, […]