Make Food Shopping a Family Affair

Make Food Shopping a Family Affair

Moms / Nutrition

Grocery stores can be crowded, difficult to navigate, and full of eye-catching displays of junk food and toys that make kids of all ages catch a serious case of the gimmes. That doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids at home. Eating is an experience families like to share,…

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10 Foods to Banish from Your Pantry

10 Foods to Banish from Your Pantry

Moms / Nutrition

Conscious eating is all the rage, with numerous movements-local first, all organic, green living, etc.-celebrating the virtues of consuming foods that are good for the body and the Earth. This is great news for American families who have an interest in following a more balanced and healthy diet, as the…

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Getting Your Kids to Try New Things

Getting Your Kids to Try New Things

Moms / Nutrition

Power struggles with children can’t always be avoided. When it comes to food, you may be wondering how you can get your kids to try new things without it becoming a battle. Remember that forcing a child to eat usually doesn’t get you very far. In addition, you need to…

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Product Review: Baby Bottles

Product Review: Baby Bottles

Moms / Nutrition

A baby bottle is a baby bottle, right? Not nowadays. Companies keep introducing new, more streamlined bottles in various materials and boasting a wide range of features. Baby bottles are not just containers for baby’s nutrients; they’re also objects of comfort for little ones. Babies spend a lot of time…

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Thinking Outside the Lunchbox

Thinking Outside the Lunchbox

Moms / Nutrition

It’s no secret that the choices offered in most school cafeterias leave something to be desired, both nutritionally and taste-wise. And convenience “kid” lunches-you know, those pre-packaged cracker, cheese and meat slice combos you find in the refrigerated section at the store-aren’t a great alternative. They’re loaded with sodium, artificial…

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How to Make Fast Food at Home

How to Make Fast Food at Home

Moms / Nutrition

You don’t have to roll through the drive-through or deal with health concerns to enjoy some of your favorite fast food treats at home! These delicious, easy recipes feature the flavors of your favorite chain restaurant with less expense and health-guilt. French Fries Don’t think that just because they say…

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Healthy Kids Snacks That Aren’t

Healthy Kids Snacks That Aren’t

Moms / Nutrition

Most kids snack between 1 and 3 times daily. These mini-mealtimes can either be an opportunity to increase your child’s intake of fruits and veggies or they could be an unfortunate foray into the world of high fat and sugar. Arming yourself with information on serving sizes, calories, fat, and…

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A New Twist on Summer Grilling

A New Twist on Summer Grilling

Moms / Nutrition

You’ll be surprised what your kids will eat on a stick. Have the butcher help you out for easy meal prep. Poultry can be cubed for easy threading. If you aren’t that creative w/ the entree and just want to stick to low-fat turkey burgers, go for it but change…

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