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I think the perfect formula for a good kid’s snack is to make sure it has a few important components: it should be healthy, simple to make, and easy for little hands to eat. Of course, it needs to be delicious and fit your kids’ particular palette, too. Here’s an family friendly list with tons [...]

I do not claim to have the secret to getting your kids to eat vegetables. Especially those in the 3 to 6 year old range; those are some willful and decisive little people. I do, however feel strongly that technique, having your kids help in the process, and presentation are all crucial components for getting [...]

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ve been thinking more and more about gratitude in our house. But it’s a tough concept to explain to a four-year-old. So we started a daily dose of gratitude jar.
A simple concept: just a jar and stones that say what we’re thankful for. Each day, we would add to the jar as [...]

Making your own granola is easier than you think! It’s a great baking project with kids, and it’s super easy to customize to their taste.
Since autumn is most definitely here, and our facebook feeds are filled with parents and kids at pumpkin patches, I decided to play around with pumpkin spices and pumpkin puree in [...]

When you are toting around a hungry toddler it’s best to visit a place with lots of options and enough distraction. I have to admit, I now appreciate a little decibel increase in said venue. it drowns out our inevitable chatter, and ahem anything else that might come up. That’s why truly enjoy lunch or [...]

Even when we take time for ourselves — whether it’s a girls night out or a good workout at the gym — we are still engaging in our daily routines, without really letting go. It’s hard to find total relaxation and time away from our busy schedules. We all forget to take a slice out [...]

As we become more aware of the negative effects of sugar on our kids, we look to healthy and fun alternatives that still invoke the fun and tradition we all love.
With Easter baskets on the mind, and recent images of aisles chock full of candy swag,  I have created a simple list of ways to [...]

We all have those mornings where it seems impossible to open your eyes, and actually rise. More unfathomable to fulfill the anticipated shine part! does your energy wear off at that magical hour of 3pm on most days? It’s always right when the day feels like it should be over but in fact it’s quite [...]