Are you looking for an easy Labor Day recipe idea for your kids? These red, white, and blue fruit kabobs make the perfect Labor Day barbecue recipe for your whole family. And they couldn’t be simpler to make. For some reason, Labor Day seems to sneak up on me every year. It’s probably because it […]
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Healthy After School Snacks – “Snacktivities” for Fun & Education
These healthy after school snacks aren’t just nutritious but are fun and educational. In our house, we like to call them snacktivities! With my family being at home so much right now and homeschooling, it seems like my kids want to snack ALL THE TIME! Am I the only one? So I decided to develop […]
The Best Christmas Cookie for EVERY Diet Plan
Maybe it’s just me, but when the holidays role around I tend to have two things on my mind: finding the perfect present for everyone on my list and cookies! But what if you are on a restricted diet (for whatever reason)? Does that mean you can’t enjoy a Christmas cookie? Absolutely not! As […]
How to Create a Candy Corn Smoothie
I love Halloween, but the one thing I find a little scary is just how much added sugar my family starts to eat this time of year. Don’t get me wrong- I have no problem with my kids enjoying some candy here and there. I enjoy candy myself. But I also don’t want them filling […]
5 Minute Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili For An Easy Dinner Option
My Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili can be thrown together in just 5 minutes. This chili recipe with whole food ingredients is the perfect comfort food, especially during the cold winter months. And it’s super budget-friendly at only $0.75 per serving! Looking for a veggie-packed, healthy meal that your family will love but can’t find […]
Seven Omega-3 Rich Lunch Ideas the Whole Family Will Love
Are you struggling to come up with a variety of brown bag lunch ideas now that school is back in session? I usually start out the first week with lots of creativity and then after a few days of packing lunches, I run out of ideas. Sound familiar? To help you out (as well as […]
Rum Infused Strawberry Basil Popsicle Recipe
Why should the kids get all the fun in the summer? My older son is obsessed with popsicles, and I don’t blame him one bit. On a hot summer day, nothing is better than enjoying a cold, sweet treat to cool down. But sometimes after a really long, stressful day, a popsicle alone isn’t going […]
How to Achieve Your Weight Loss Resolutions Without Feeling Deprived
I have partnered with Flatout Flatbread to bring this post to you. All opinions are my own Did you set a New Year’s resolution for yourself to lose weight this year? You aren’t alone. Weight loss is one of the top resolutions each year, however most people who make this a resolution give up on […]
5 Quick-Fix Lunches for the Busy Mom
It’s that time of year again- back to school time! Sure, it may seem like having the kids in school all day will give you a bit for free time to devote to planning and preparing nutritious meals, but that isn’t always the case. Before I had my son, I had this idea in my […]
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
Happy National Blueberry Popsicle Day! Let’s celebrate with a delicious and easy family friendly dessert you can feel good about serving. With summer coming to an end and getting the kids back in school, it can be difficult to bounce back into a school and work routine while juggling meal prep and snack time. A simple […]