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7 Food & Snack Prep Ideas
Being a mom of three definitely keeps me on my toes. I find myself constantly looking for new ways to get the most out of my time. Food and snack prep is a great way to do so. When you prepare snacks and food in advance, it can be a lot of work initially, but [...]
A Day at the Beach . . . Passing on a Cherished Tradition
Some of my fondest childhood memories are the all-day beach days we would have during the summer while I was young. We'd spend hours collecting shells, playing in the waves and the rest of the world seemed to disappear. Of course there was plenty of snacking too.So much has changed since that time, yet so [...]
Back to School Tips - Day 3 - Quick & Healthy Lunch Ideas
#1. PB&J . . . The long standing lunch staple. It's a super fast lunch to make and can be made to accommodate different dietary needs while still providing protein for your kids during a busy day of learning. The are so many nut butter options available today. Looking to add something cute and fun [...]
Back to School Tips - Day 2 - Back to School Safety Tips
#1. Playground Safety. More than 200,000 kids in the U.S. are treated in the emergency room for playground related injuries. Make sure your child is dressed in playground appropriate attire, and check for the general safety of the playground. Check out this article here: http://goo.gl/yDV5OQ #2. Heavy Backpacks. Carrying too much weight in a backpack [...]
Back to School Tips - Day 1 - Cures for the First Day Jitters
#1. Meet the teacher and the classroom. Most children don't want to walk in on the first day of school and be left alone with some stranger! Ask the school if it's OK to bring your child in before school starts to meet the teacher and take a tour of the classroom. Point out cool [...]
Transitioning From Breastfeeding?
Whether you've breastfed your baby for a day, a week or for months, there may come a time when you consider transitioning your babyfrom breast to bottle. Innobaby's bottles are made of medical grade silicone (LSR Liquid Silicone Rubber), BPA free, phthalates free, pvc free, lead free.The softness, flexibility and lightweight bottle is great for baby when they touch and [...]
More Super Muffins Please!
I love to bake. I don't have lot of time to bake as I used to but I still try to squeeze in the time so my family can consume nutrients that are not common in our daily diet. Lately, I have been intrigued by Chia and Flax seeds. They are considered super foods [...]
Eat Red, White, and Blue
July is the month of Red, White, and Blue because of Indepence Day. These are also some of the fruit and vegetable colors we should be eating. Adding colored foods to our diet is great for our diet and visually more pleasing. There are actually 6 different color categories for fruits and vegetables: [...]