Every once in a while around here, the whole MPMK team seems to be on the same wavelength with very little thought or planning on my part. This is one of those times. In looking over our posting schedule, I realized that this week we're planted firmly in the kitchen - covering all the wonderful things we can do for our bodies with the good stuff found there. Yesterday it was all about honey hair masks. Today... freezer organization for a healthier lifestyle. Hope you enjoy! There used to … [Read more...]
5 Brilliant Ways to Make Oatmeal Easy
Ever since participating in Prescribe Nutrition's New Rules program, I've been determined to start my day off with a healthy breakfast. (By the way, they have two new sessions starting April 8th & 15th - go here for more info. and use the code: MPMK20 for 20% off.) Lately oatmeal has been my meal of choice. Two hard boiled eggs just started to get depressingly redundant. Browsing pinterest for a good recipe, however, quickly left me overwhelmed. Baked, slow cooked, left overnight in the … [Read more...]
Family Movie Night Menu: Ratatouille
Do you guys remember this post on creating Family rituals? From holidays to Friday nights, starting the bonding when your littles are still little is such a great idea. I believe in the idea so much I wanted to give you all a cheat sheet of sorts on throwing together a family movie night that goes beyond pizza and popcorn (although those work too!). The recipe here is simple: pick a flick the kids are sure to love and combine with a few easy to throw together courses that stay on theme. This … [Read more...]
Start Your Day Saying, “Hello, Happy Drink!”
You guys know I've been on a clean eating kick as of late. So far it's going pretty well - mood and energy are up, exhaustion is down. And, major bonus, my adult acne (yay, you heard me) which mysteriously appeared about 6 months ago is gone - hallelujah! It hasn't been easy, but for the most part I've been able to find substitutes for my vices; cucumber slices with laughing cow cheese instead of crackers, stevia instead of sugar, etc. The one place I've struggle though, is with my morning … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Kids and Probiotics
Are you guys familiar with probiotics? I have friends who swear by them but, for whatever reason, I've never really looked into them much. Today we've got a great guest post introducing all of us newbies to the who, what, when, where and why of probiotics. P.S. Thanks so much to everyone who weighed in on the question of the day on Friday - it's such a nice feeling to ask for conversation and actually get it! Hugs to each of you who took the time to comment - and don't forget to check out … [Read more...]
An Easy Way to Squeeze in Some Romance this V-Day
Not sure yet how you and the hubs are going to celebrate Valentine's Day (or how you'll find the time to do so)? This year we're tackling the holiday Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life style. Natalie's here sharing a clever recipe for romance at home - a fun tasting menu you can easily throw together in no time. Bon Appetit! P.S. If you have a little extra time, plan ahead and make Natalie's yummy chocolate coconut bites too - they're fabulous! Let's cut to the chase, Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
Learning to Eat for Energy
Not to be overly dramatic, but have I told you guys I'm doing something sort of life-changing right now? See, about a week ago I found out about this amazing new online course being put on by a pair of awesome nutritionists, Katie and Megan, and they graciously offered me a complimentary spot - despite the program being, literally, hours from beginning. In their words, "New Year: New Rules is a 15 day program that tells you what foods work, what foods don’t, which habits are the hardest on … [Read more...]
How to Pull Together a Holiday Feast Fit for Everyone
In years past, I would have been seriously rattled if someone coming to my holiday table announced that they were Vegan, Paleo or Gluten-free. I can just see myself scrambling around like a crazy person, trying to figure out what exactly to feed them. This year at Thanksgiving, I’m going to be that odd person out. As I’m thinking through my holiday plans, I wanted to share with you some tips on how to accommodate your friends and family members with dietary restrictions. … [Read more...]
How to Get Kids to Eat Their Fruits & Veggies
Have you guys RSVP'd to Wednesday's Zmoms facebook chat yet? Today, I'm honored to have Zmom, best selling author, and nationally recognized health expert, Frances Largeman-Roth, here talking about ways to add some color to your family meals. Last fall my daughter Willa’s preschool class studied “the colors.” They talked about the various colors of the rainbow, identified them in nature, painted them, and generally absorbed themselves in color awareness. Of course, as any curious toddler … [Read more...]