It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for it? The kids are heading back to school soon, and it won’t be long before they’re asking you what you’re going to make them for lunch. That means we’re once again faced with the age-old dilemma: how do we give our young ones the healthy,…
Food Tips / Hacks
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Sunshine Egg Pies
Keeping an egg on a piece of toast is never easy with toddlers. One part falls to the ground, the other lands on their head. You feel me? After months of getting my youngest to eat a breakfast sandwich, I threw in the towel. At least for now anyway. No toddlers? Not to worry –…
How to keep berries fresh longer
At nearly $5 dollars per small container, berries are an expensive staple at our house. On occasion when I find it by bulk, I do buy them. Problem is, when I do, they spoil so quickly. There’s always one moldy strawberry in the container that ruins the entire batch. So.. how do you keep berries…
Festive Fruit Flag
Hope everyone is having a great Fourth of July weekend! Here’s a simple festive fruit flag to do with or for the kids. All you need is fruit and some measuring spoons. Picky Food Eater Tip: Try out these affordable picks for fussy eaters. Makes eating fun and every kid I know loves to poke…
How to Pit a Cherry
I pass by bags of cherries at the grocery store every time I go. I never buy them because frankly I don’t have time to pit them for my toddler. This past week however, I wanted cherries for myself. I mean how could i resist, its cherry season after all. Here’s what I came up…
Frozen Food Recall
Hello Everyone: I wanted to let you know about a huge recall. As a former tv reporter, I feel it is my duty to tell you. Frozen food sold at Trader Joes, Costco and other nationwide stores may be contaminated with listeria. A company called CRF Frozen Foods announced that its expanding its recall of…
Easy Peach and Cottage Cheese
We’re very busy in the morning these days trying to get out the door for swim lessons. I’m always looking for a fast meal. By the way, I’ll try to compile a few fast breakfasts into one post as soon as I can. For now, here’s a super easy one that packs a great punch…
Apple Snack To-Go
If you’re like me you pack your house in your purse. I’ve tried getting a bigger bag, but I end up adding more “necessities” in there. Let’s just say I”m ready for an apocalypse. I always try to think of ways to cut the amount I lug around. We don’t snack much, but some days when…
Homemade Spinach Pasta
I never thought I’d ever make my own pasta. I mean some days I can’t find the time to do laundry! But when I saw how easy it was to make and that it was only four ingredients, tried it. My son also decided to give me an extra hour of sleep, so that helped….
Baked Chicken Parmesan & “Pasta”
This healthy baked chicken parmesan dish is so good you’ll want to make it again for dinner that same week! I’ve also made it guilt free using zoodles instead of noodles. Recipe A healthier twist to a classic favorite! Try this and cut the carbs. After eating all the lovely carbs lately, I’ve been feeling…
Baked Zucchini Fries
A crunch vegetable side dish
