Packing lunches Monday through Friday can be a little monotonous. Sandwiches are our go-to, so when we run out of combinations of ingredients to go on the bread, it's time to switch things up! Meet the roll-up! You can make a roll-up out of just about anything. Today we're going to show you how to make two roll-ups with a tortilla and two roll-ups with lunch meat (a great gluten-free option). And hey, the roll-ups are a perfect idea for those times you forgot to buy bread at the store. Not … [Read more...]
Lunch Box Smoothies 101
Have you guys ever packed smoothies in your kids' lunches? I'm so intrigued by this idea - it seems like SUCH a good way to get some much needed veggies into my kiddos' lunches and I know they'd see it as an extra special treat. But I wonder about the mess factor - is this really do-able?! Our food contributor, Natalie, assures me that it is and she's here today sharing everything we need to know, along with her favorite tools and recipes. Frozen smoothies are lunch box staples at my … [Read more...]
23 Healthy Homemade Kid Snacks
I was looking through our archives recently and realized we have a whole bunch of really awesome recipes for homemade healthy kid snacks. And what do we do when we have a plethora of something wonderful? We make a super helpful roundup so that you can access them all in one place (of course). Today I present to you no less than 23 of our all-time favorite healthy snack ideas for kids. Enjoy! Fruit and Veggie Rainbow Gummies Oatmeal To-Go Bars 4 Healthy Smoothie Recipes Kid … [Read more...]
Colorful Smoothies and Juices to Kick the Winter Blues
Do your kids drink smoothies and/or homemade veggie juice? A nutritious smoothie has been one of my go-to methods for getting S and C protien and veggies for quite a while now - I usually make a one for my breakfast a few times a week and make extra for the kids. I'd never tried juices with my kiddos though until our new sitter started to bring them over. Imagine my surprise when my 3 year old happily gulped down a whole glass of beat juice! If this keeps up, I'm going to have to invest in … [Read more...]
How to Raise a Health Nut
Eating healthy is kind of the talk of the town these days. But what about when it comes to the kids? Are they eager to dive into a raw kale salad? Do you hear your little ones declaring, “Hey! You know what, I think we should ease up on the sugar.” Yeah, I didn’t think so. Kids are kids. They are amazing and fun and witty and moody and uncensored and picky and above all, they like what they like. You want your kids to eat the meals they need to grow and to thrive and to be healthy … [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...]