We'll be rushing our kids off to school on Halloween morning this year, but hopefully not without a fun and spooky Halloween breakfast first. Because a holiday this fun for kids should be celebrated all day long, not just once the sun go…
Whether your teens are up at dawn to get to their summer job, or stumble into the kitchen around noon because, well, they're teenagers, we still want them to eat a good breakfast to get their day started off right. But, we are lonnnnng p…
My tastebuds follow the seasons which is why I'll be hooked on all things pumpkin-apple-squash for approximately two more months before transitioning to peppermint-gingerbread-eggnog flavors. And I've found ways to blend these seasonal f…
Elderberry smoothies may seem like a Pinterest fad, and okay, maybe they are. But Elderberry syrup has been a trusted cold-and-flu remedy since the 1600s. I personally love the flavor, and have felt great when taking elderberry gummies, …
In our Recipe Rescue Facebook group (which is so much fun if you haven't yet joined), a member asked for popsicle recipes for her kids. "I don't want to make pickle pops, avocado pops, or use buttermilk, kale -- you get the idea," she sa…
Grapefruit is in season right now, and I'm a huge fan of all that tart, juicy goodness. Even better, grapefruit is known to kickstart your body's detox processes and boost your immune system. So we're looking for ways to get grapefruit i…
Sponsored post. The starting solids milestone can be an intimidating one for parents, but once you get the hang of it, purees are fairly simple business. In fact, when babies first start eating, they're still getting the bulk of their nu…
I admit it: I love that smoothies have become trendy, because it makes for more inspiration. I've been making smoothies on the regular for over 10 years now -- since my older son started solids -- so I always welcome new smoothie ideas. …
Smoothies are nearly a religion in my house. They are pretty much the best way ever to boost my kids' diets with power produce and protein, and they taste delicious while they do it. Although...I've learned the hard way that the wrong co…
Between school lunch and after-school snacks that are often loaded in sugar, it can be challenging to find goodies your kids will love that aren't super sweet. If you're trying to ease up on your kid's sugar intake, this helpful round-up…
If your family spent the holiday season like mine, there was lot of sugar involved. Now that we're in full pull-back mode, I'm clearing a spot on my counter for the blender so that we can smoothie for breakfast or snack time most days. B…
I'm a big fan of eggnog, but with eggs, cream, whole milk and sugar, it's no joke. Especially if you make yours boozy the way that I like to make mine. So, yea, it's a once a year treat in my house, which is too bad given how much the ki…
One of the great joys of raising older kids is being able to hand over tasks or, uh, sharing responsibilities with them. And I'm not just talking about tweens. Given an age appropriate cooking task, kids as young as 4 and 5 can assist in…
Making smoothies is easy, right? That's what everyone says and, while I know that it's true, I have to wonder why people don't make them more frequently. I can tell you why I don't make them as much as I should: Because it's kind of a pa…
Believe me, as much as we love food, the non-stop food holidays get old for us, too. But, as parents, we feel it only natural and right to honor National Peanut Butter and Jelly day with these amazing peanut butter and jelly recipes that…
Ah, the Shamrock Shake. That once-a-year emerald colored, minty concoction that makes St. Patrick's Day feel like, well, St. Patrick's Day. If you can't do without one, but would rather skip loads of artificial green coloring or just pre…
Though I hate to admit it, every January I get a burst of motivation to eat more healthfully. I think of myself as being resolution-averse, but in reality, I make resolutions—even of the new year's variety—all the time. It's just the for…
If you’ve been indulging a little more than usual, who could blame you? Holiday feasts, cookies, and cocktails are all part of what makes the season so fun. But it can also take a toll on your body, and healthy detox diets are a great wa…
It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school and slow—or, at least, slower —mornings will be a thing of the past until the next school vacation. During busy weekday mornings, I find it hard to get healthy breakfasts on the table …
One of the big parenting challenges of summer is keeping our kids hydrated. It may sound like a small thing but it can actually be harder than you think, and dehydration is no joke. Even kids who aren’t playing center halfback in 95-degr…