Download Now: Our FREE 30 Minute Weeknight Dinner
I have a few weaknesses when it comes to splurging on items. Who doesn’t, right? Books and kitchen gadget are at the top of that list for me 🙂 However, when looking at kitchen gadgets, you can find a huge variety! It’s hard to know which ones are useful and which ones are a waste…
Fall…it’s that season where we put away our swimsuits, pull out our sweaters and hot chocolate mugs and start getting cozy. I have a confession to make: I don’t do cold weather well. I get cold easily and my fingers go numb quickly. Then I stay cold and can’t warm up. As a result, I…
The Importance of Being Active Developing healthy habits works best if done from an early age. However, we can always learn new healthy habits as we get older. Staying active is hugely important for kids’ development as well as adults’ health (and weight). So why not incorporate family activities together to promote healthy habits? Remember…
This healthy & delicious pumpkin spice bread tastes so good that it will disappear as fast as you can make it, and you’ll feel good about giving it to your family! Pumpkin season, here we come! I love, love, love, love pumpkin everything (can you tell)! Pumpkin bread is comforting and delightful. It’s…
Healthy Zucchini muffins make an excellent snack, on-the-go breakfast, or dessert for kids and the entire family! This recipe is virtually no-fail and the muffins are completely irresistible! We all need “go-to” recipes…those recipes that are family favorites or that your kids will most likely eat even if they are only eating certain foods this…
My family loves eating popcorn! It’s a wonderful addition to our family movie nights on Friday nights. It has become a tradition, and the boys ask for it when we get ready to watch a movie together. I grew up on microwave bags of popcorn – they are so easy to make. However, they have…
Having the right tools for a job makes that job much easier to accomplish. Packing school lunches is no different! If you have the right lunch packing tools, the job becomes so much easier and faster. 🙂 Conversely, the opposite is also true. If you are using tools that aren’t right for the job or…
Make your own trail mix to get the kids involved in eating healthy foods. Let them pick the ingredients they love (that’s the best part!) then assemble and enjoy. Don’t be fooled by how kid-friendly it is. Adults love trail mix too! The Health Benefit and Cost Savings of Making Your Own Trail Mix Trail…
When I first moved to Colorado (16 years ago!), I had little experience with hiking. But once I saw those incredible Rocky Mountains, I was eager to explore them! I clearly remember seeing family after family hiking in the mountains the first day I took to the trails. When I saw those families, I also…
Ok, today we have a delicious, super easy and super portable, kid-friendly snack to share with you. It’s the no-bake energy ball! With only four ingredients, it’s so easy to make that the kids will have a blast helping you make them! Try making these snacks with other nut or soy butters to avoid allergy…
Have you ever planned a classroom party? Does the thought of doing that overwhelm you or excite you? I believe there is a magic formula to planning classroom parties. It’s about finding that perfect balance between active games and more calm activities, such as crafts. Here is my basic formula that I have adopted after…