St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, as in, not much time left to plan elaborate crafts or activities. And, really, even if there was more time, I'm not down with elaborate crafts or activities. However, I can get behind these e…
Lucky Charms has always been my kids' favorite "vacation cereal" -- as in, when we're on vacation, grabbing the free breakfast at the hotel, those tiny boxes of Lucky Charms are staples at the table next to my hard boiled eggs and fourth…
If you haven't seen Black Panther yet...go! Without getting into a 2,000 word review (you can see my summary on Instagram instead), it's wonderful in every way. So much so, I'm looking forward a second screening, only this time with my k…
Another month, another round of fantastic TJ's finds. Last month was all about our favorite healthy Trader Joe's products , because New Year's resolutions and all that, but this month it's back to regular 'ole moderation. From tasty twis…
My husband and I switched to a Paleo diet three months ago, and even though I love carbs, we're still going strong. Yes, the pounds and inches we've lost are great motivation to stick to it, but changing what we keep in our kitchen has b…
My kids are back in school, which means that our lazier days of summer have turned into early morning wake-ups and busy scheduled days. To help keep up their energy levels (and mine) and to avoid the hangrys , I make sure to grab plenty …
Sponsored post. As my kids have gotten older, I've found that after-school snacks are more than just a treat. They're essential for helping my boys make it through the rest of the day, especially when they come home tired and hungry. (So…
My kids are obsessed with “gummies,” probably because I treat them like candy and rarely offer them up as a snack. So, yea, my fault. In order to appease their wishes for gummy-like fruit snacks, I decided to try making two-ingredient ho…
We're all about moderation, but it's hard not to be surprised by the ingredients in some packaged foods we rely on to help make feeding our kids easier. Some are so simple that you'd just assume there's nothing but pure whole foods in th…
With 1 out of 13 children diagnosed with a food allergy and schools becoming increasingly allergy aware, more and more families are on the search for allergy-free snacks to send to school. Having a daughter with peanut and tree nut aller…
Starting solids with baby can be exciting...and intimidating, as we well know. Every parent wants to do everything right, keep baby safe, and start her out on the right foot, nutritionally speaking, which can create some anxiety. We get …
When you go to Target as often as many of us parents do -- I have to go again today, come to think of it -- you end up doing a little snack shopping. But that's something we can feel good about now, because Target will eliminate all arti…
One of the most popular requests that we get is for easy school lunch recipes. While we're happy to oblige -- from gluten-free school lunch ideas to creative ideas for how to pack veggies in school lunch , sandwich alternatives to high p…
If my daughter could have her way, she would be a mac-and-cheeseatarian. Of course, I've always known that it's not the healthiest meal around, but a new study that found phthalates in 29 different cheese products -- from natural string …
If those Fourth of July picnic plans have snuck up on you ( um, guilty! ), don't fret. I've found nine delicious and super easy last-minute Fourth of July treats you can whip up in no time. You may not even need to run to the market for …
Is it just mine, or do all kids get excited when I'm topping a cracker for snacktime? Whether it’s a Triscuit or graham cracker, my kids love the idea of an edible canvas -- and the more colors, the better. So if you want to get out of a…
My sister has been raving about Aldi for a while now, but I’ve been unsure. While I love a good deal, I tend to be skeptical of bargain food. But, last year, Aldi announced a new commitment to gluten-free and organic foods, and stricter …
Anyone who's breastfed knows that ravenous hunger goes along with the territory. So -- for my own sanity -- I've rounded up six homemade snacks that are easy to make and even easier to eat, even while juggling the baby, a big glass of wa…
I've been writing about family eating and, ahem, healthy family food for years and, in that time, have also spoken openly about my weakness for sweet cereals. Like, when my husband is traveling and the kids are in bed, I'll eat a bowl bo…
You know that feeling you get as soon as the kids are tucked in bed? The one that drives you to turn on the TV, slip down a Facebook black hole, or play Dots on your phone in order to reset for just 15 minutes before returning to full hu…
My kids' classroom Valentine's Day parties are looming, and it's time to start thinking about those sweet treats I signed up to bring. I'm setting my goals higher than just grabbing store-bought cookies this year, but not so high that I …
Haven't finished holiday shopping? You are not alone. No, seriously: I'm not done either, which is why I rounded up these seven easy and totally fantastic food subscription boxes that make a killer last minute gift. These boxes are fille…
In all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters -- giving to others -- even when we are giving gifts. Because for so many of us who already have all that we need, gifts are icing on the cak…
With long, busy weekdays—for both me and my kids—I'm always looking for snacks to healthfully fuel the time between meals, but it can be hard to find ones that give us an even, lasting energy. As much as we can all easily chow down on ca…