This is the time of year when our immune system is working in overdrive. It’s been a rough winter filled with stomach bugs, colds, and the flu making the rounds. With our homes sealed up tightly to keep the cold air out, germs end up hanging around longer than we would like. It turns out that viruses could…
Food
10 Healthy After School Snack Options
My kids come home every day after school completely famished. I actually remember feeling the same way when I was a kid. The minute I walked in the door I would raid the refrigerator and eat an entire meal. And then I would eat a second meal when it was dinner time. My kids come by…
Find Out What’s Really In Your Food With a New App
We all know how confusing and time consuming it can be at the supermarket when we’re on a quest to find healthy, non-toxic food for our families. Going aisle to aisle reading labels and deciphering ingredients is an ongoing challenge for many of us. Well get ready-there’s some exciting news on the food front! The…
Kale is the New Carrot and Other Summer Scenes
Kale is on my mind. Keep reading and you’ll see why. I hope everyone’s having a wonderful summer. Unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to write much this week so I thought I’d share with you a few of my latest photos from my summer adventures. If you’d like to check out more photos please…
5 Snack Ideas for a Healthy Lunchbox
Every lunchbox needs to have a snack or two. This time of year my kids start to complain about their lunchbox snack selections. They’re getting bored bringing in the same thing every day. I’m always curious to hear what others are tacking in for a snack. I’ve found that taking my kids to the grocery…
5 Foods to Boost Back-to-School Brain Power
In need of a little extra brain power to prepare you for back-to-school? We have a few days to go before summer vacation comes to a screeching halt so I’m in the process of savoring every last minute with my kids (with some minutes definitely better than others). I have to confess that over the…
5 Snacks to Spice Up Your Lunch Routine
Usually around October my kids start to complain that their school lunch box selections are boring. The back-to-school thrill has died down and our search for snacks to spice up our lunch routine is on. Then the begging for hot lunch begins. I really don’t get it. Hot lunch at school looks completely unappetizing to…
