Kids love crunching into sweet, ripe apples. Though we eat them all year round in our house, fall is definitely apple season! Living in Florida, I've never actually seen an apple tree or have had a chance to visit an orchard. It's a bucket list item for me for sure! I loved the story of Johnny Appleseed when I was growing up and my kids do too. I've rounded up some … [Read more...]
Tacos to fit your taste and nutritional needs!
Did you know that adults and children have different nutritional needs? I do my best to follow the "If it fits your macros" (IIFYM) method of eating. Simply, my diet is based on the percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats I eat in a day. It's much easier than counting calories for sure. I try to eat at 40% proteins, 30% healthy fats, 30% complex carbs each … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Pack More Nutrients Into Your Family’s Diet
We recently found out that Pea's weight has not been going up in proportion to her height. Like I was as a child, she is rail thin. Her food allergies makes it difficult to feed her healthy fats so I have been thinking of ways to pack in more punch into her meals. Do you want to pack more nutrients into your family's diet? Small additions to everyday foods can make a world … [Read more...]
Life lessons the hard way: you gotta wipe thoroughly, kid!
[dropshadowbox align="none" width="600px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ]This post is sponsored by Charmin. However all thoughts, opinions, and experiences are our own. [/dropshadowbox] There are times when children have to learn things the hard way in order for the lesson to stick. Moms, you can explain the importance … [Read more...]
The New Baby Essentials From a Mother with Experience
When you first have a baby, you think you need everything in the world. However, the more babies you have, the quickly you realize that not that much is needed. In fact, the more kids you have, the less stuff you want. I asked my friend Jess of Jess Lee Writes what she thinks are the essentials. She and her husband added a baby girl to their family of three boys a few … [Read more...]