As much as I'm loving playing in the sun with the kids these days, there's no denying it... back-to-school is coming. You know what my least favorite part of the school year is? Packing lunch every. single. day. And this year I have two kids to pack for! Which is why I'm absolutely LOVING this lunchbox hack idea from our contributor, Kristin. She's once again teaming up with our sponsor Juicy Juice to bring you guys a great way to easily get a nutritious goodie into your kids' … [Read more...]
Healthy Blueberry Muffins Your Kids Will Love
This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Today we’re back with our final recipe post with our sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins. Inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids’ favorite foods, we’re once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid favorite. And, in case you missed our last post, don’t forget to visit the Mix-Ins site for information on the product and store locators! Visit this page to … [Read more...]
Summer Snacking: Yogurt Pops for Toddlers
This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Today we’re back with our latest sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins. Inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids’ favorite foods, we’re once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid recipe. And, in case you missed our last post, don’t forget to visit the site for information on the product and store locators! Visit this page to learn more Here’s Kaley with … [Read more...]
A Healthier Ranch Dip Your Kids Will Love!
*This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. We’re back today with our latest sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins and, inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids’ favorite foods, we’re once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid recipe. For quiet a while now I've been searching for a healthier dip to try to entice my veggie-averse kiddos to get some more greens. So I can't wait to try this greek … [Read more...]
Dinnertime: Healthier Mac and Cheese with Hidden Cauliflower
*This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Today we're back with our latest sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins. Inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids' favorite foods, we're once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid recipe. And, in case you missed our last post, don't forget you can get free Mix-Ins samples sent right to you! Visit this page for free samples (while supplies … [Read more...]
Nutrient-Packed Pancakes for Active Toddlers
This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Having trouble getting your toddler to eat a balanced and nutritious diet? I hear you. Not only has my 2-year-old never met a vegetable he likes, he seems to want to eat nothing but pancakes and waffles morning, noon, and night- it's so frustrating! Which is why our contributor, Kaley, and I are partnering up with Abbott Nutrition to tell you all about new Go & Grow by Similac Food-Mix Ins to help toddlers … [Read more...]
Meet the Roll Up: Your Kids’ New Favorite
By this time of the school year, we tend to hit a rut in the lunch department. 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, … [Read more...]
20 Healthy & Simple Kid-Friendly Snacks
Something I'm always on the lookout for are healthy new snack ideas that I can whip up in a snap. My kids (and I've heard they're not alone in this) are very cyclical when it comes to food. They'll absolutely love something - it's all carrots and hummus, all the time - and then, BAM!, they're over it. Couldn't entice them to eat another carrot stick or a dollop of hummus for anything. Which is why I often find that one day I'll be humming along, feeling good about the things I'm feeding them, … [Read more...]
{In the Kitchen} Three Dips to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Having my kids home for the summer means constant grazing. Sure we eat regular meals, but when the kids are swimming and playing hard they need an extra snack or two. I like to cut up all my vegetables at the beginning of the week and then mix it up with a few dips. Let's face it, vegetables alone are a hard sell. I've perfected three dips that I know my kids will enjoy. And the more the dip, the more vegetables they eat! The first is similar to ranch dip, but a little … [Read more...]