Do any other mamas stand in the store inspecting every piece of fruit and still not know which one to bring home? I do! 🙋🏻♀️ Some fruits are easy, other fruits are a little more difficult. 🙌🏼 Helpful hints for ripe papayas: 🟠 Yellow and speckles of green outside 🟠 Soft, but not mushy exterior … Read more
Healthy Snack Series Banana Roll Ups… So easy!!! Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers or a quick and creative kid snack! What you will need: 1 Large Tortilla 2 Tbsp Nut Butter 1 Banana Spread nut butter to cover tortilla Place Banana in center of tortilla Roll and slice into bite size pieces Each slice contains … Read more
How to make hard boiled eggs for Easter and any other day! I usually boil 12-14 eggs at a time. It is enough to last for a few days in the refrigerator and to make a small egg salad. They key to preventing cracks is to start with COLD water. I have also found … Read more
🎃Simple🎃Healthy🎃Tasty🎃Festive🎃 👻These Halloween snacks are super easy to make and your kids will love them! For toddlers, cut the grapes into half or quarter and when ready to eat, cut the cutie slices in half. 👻SHOPPING LIST Cantaloupe Grapes Blackberries Cuties Celery Kabob sticks 👻If you can’t find green grapes or cantaloupe, swap them … Read more
Looking forward to the fall weather… I was inspired to make a family recipe created by my stepfather. One of the best perks is it takes approximately 10-15 minutes from start to finish! You have the option to let it simmer on the stove or let it sit for a little while to let the … Read more
Staying at home, less trips to the store, could mean more of a challenge to keep fresh produce on hand. Start thinking about ways that you can save your produce for another week! Here, I steamed cauliflower and brussels sprouts. Before cooking, I separated portions out, cleaned and washed, cut the ends off, and dipped … Read more
The fresh crisp air, the sun laying low in the sky, the smell of rain and leaves turning to yellow, orange and red. All of the signs that Fall is here! Gather the family and start checking these fun (and some traditional) activities off of the list! Go pick apples Jump in a pile of … Read more
Try this super easy, super tasty and super fast pasta salad. An excellent choice on hot days when you don’t want to heat the kitchen up and want something refreshing to eat. 1 box orzo pasta (1 lb) 1 small bunch (or approx 1 cup) fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 11-16 oz container cherry tomatoes, … Read more
Children, teens and adults all need good brain foods! Try including these foods into your family meal planning. Some of these foods are great as snacks too! Avocados – contributes to healthy blood flow Blueberries – may help prevent age related conditions such as Alzheimer’s Dark Chocolate – contains natural stimulants such as caffeine Fresh … Read more
Did you know that avocados not only taste great, but they also have numerous health benefits? We have all heard that avocados are a nutritious food to eat. But why is that? Avocados contain more potassium than bananas and are loaded with soluble and insoluble fiber. One cup (1/2 large avocado) serves up roughly 10g … Read more