THE BEST FALL PUNCH
A drink in your hand with family and friends gathered around has to be one of the best ways to celebrate this beautiful fall season! This year we were hosting Thanksgiving for our families and I wanted to make something different. I am always focusing on different...
5 TOP STRATEGIES TO COMBAT PICKY EATERS
It's normal for kids to go through phases of interest and disinterest when it comes to eating. It can be difficult and even stressful time for parents during these phases. Concerned they aren’t getting the nutrients they require. Concerned you are going to have to...
CAULIFLOWER SHEPHERD’S PIE
I have to admit that this recipe is a bit involved and takes some work. However, it's so easy to prepare, just not something I would recommend on a rushed workday. It's more of a weekend dish, especially because it's fantastic for dinner, lunch and warms up so good as...
TOP 3 IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
Back to school is finally here! Who is cheering with me?! It was another wonderful summer but is there anything better than the routine that September brings? I love it. Back to a regular bedtime, back to healthy lunches and back to structured days! What I don't love,...
SWEET TURKEY BALLS: A LUNCHBOX FAVOURITE
Making lunches for kids has been something that has changed dramatically over the years (much improvement from the standard P&J sandwich) to being the exact same thing (mom's biggest challenge)! Its clockwork every week, my husband hears me say the exact same...
THE SCARY BREASTFEEDING CONDITION THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
DMER. Four letters. Four letters when put together represent a breastfeeding condition that chances are you haven't heard about. Why? It's rarely diagnosed, mistreated for postpartum and mostly because no one talks about it. Luckily I was able to find answers but I'm...
BEAT CRAMPS AND PMS NATURALLY
PMS can be a pain when it hits. It literally saps away your energy, leaving you bloated, irritable and sometimes in pain from cramps. Hitting the local pharmacist for a quick remedy is easy, but there really is no need for such toxic chemicals in your body. Yes, you...
HEALTHY KID-FRIENDLY POPSICLES
Is there anything better than cooling off on a hot summer day with a popsicle? This was part of my childhood! Growing up we didn’t have a pool to cool down in so my Mom coming outside with popsicles was the second-best thing! I still love them, but I don’t love that...