August is here and that means it is back to school season. This means it is time to start thinking about quick and easy breakfasts to make your mornings easier. This year is a first for me. I will have four children, in four different schools, with four different start times. Getting everyone dressed, fed, … Read more
Most people are surprised to learn that canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are not bad but good! The nutrient content of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables is comparable to that of their fresh counterparts. I’ve heard people say, “If it isn’t fresh, it doesn’t count.” Thankfully, that just isn’t true. In some cases canned and … Read more
We all know about the benefits of water: Regular bowel movements – helps with digestion and keeps our bowels moving Healthy skin – moisturizes skin from within, decreases wrinkles Flushes out toxins – urination and sweating after drinking water rids our body of waste preventing kidney stones and UTI’s Immune system booster – keeps our … Read more
Let’s be honest, we all had our picky food moments. I did grow up loving broccoli and spinach and many foods that kids would turn up their noses. On the other hand, I would not eat brussels sprouts or tuna noodle casserole. Now that I’m an adult, I am proud to say I will still … Read more
April showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! I can already hear my kiddos groaning at that cheesy joke. As a mom, it is my job to dole out the cheesy jokes though. The days are getting longer (yay!), the sun is getting warmer (yay!), and with May in full force, it … Read more
Valentine’s Day, a day meant for love. There are all these romantic notions associated with February 14, but as parents, we know not to get our hopes up. You won’t find me in a red dress with heels on. Instead, I will be celebrating this day of love as an entire family. I will be … Read more
Beautiful sunshiny days in February and March leave me hopeful that Spring is coming soon and the winter of influenza will soon be a distant memory. I am ready to welcome Spring with open arms and open windows. Anyone else feeling the same way? Luckily there are a few fun holidays like St. Patrick’s Day … Read more
The holiday season is officially here and now that Thanksgiving is over I am finally letting myself think about gift-giving. As a mother to four children my potential gift-giving list can get quite long, which can be stressful. I am a firm believer that gift-giving should bring joy, not stress. Instead of stressing out in … Read more