Food & Dining

Just as the adage goes, "Train your children in ways that they shall not depart when they grow," parents are responsible for creating an environment where children can make healthy nutritional choices. Teaching your child to eat healthily is one of the most important steps you can ever take to ensure the health of your little one. In the process, you will foster a positive food culture in your family. Here's how: 1. Explain to your kids that they are what they consume What one puts in the body defines who they are and how well they do in life. Explain to them that healthy food is the fuel that runs their bodies. Make them understand that everything they eat goes...

As a mom, I’m down for saving energy, time, or money. And if it’s something that saves all three at once, sign me up. I don’t go as far as extreme couponing, but give me an easy life-hack and I’m all on board. One commonly relied on product in my household is aluminum foil. I tend to use it for cleaning more than cooking, and it’s the one thing I truly need a Costco membership for. While some of these hacks might not be new to you, hopefully there is one new hack below that saves you time or energy so you can spend more time with your kids! Hack 1: Foil "Trash Can" When Cooking I use more foil in this manner than...

Imagine this ... a dimly lit room, dozens of free movies to watch (and even more TV show options), two full meals delivered to you, and not a single child climbing on you. Sounds like Heaven, right? I got to experience that Heaven this past May on a 17 hour flight to Brisbane, Australia. It was glorious! While others might complain about being stuck in a metal tube for 2/3 of a day, I embraced it and enjoyed every minute of it! I caught up on all the new releases I didn't have time to watch (namely, Black Panther), and I didn't cook a single meal! Best of all, no one was demanding my attention, climbing on me, or yelling...

Congratulations, mama, your little one is now 6 months old! How quickly time seems to fly. If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to this milestone for some time now. Not only does it mean you’ve kept your precious child alive and well for an entire half of a year, it also marks the beginning of a whole new adventure: solids. That’s right, that smiley baby of yours is officially ready to try out real people food. How crazy and exciting and scary, am I right? When it comes to introducing solids, there are several things to consider before getting started. Gone are the days of simplicity, when there was really only one option when it came to baby food....

As a food lover and new mom, I was eager for the day I could start making homemade baby food for my little one. I had the special baby food blender, the freezer containers, and the cookbooks. I was all set. When the time finally arrived to begin solids, I followed the recipes for the perfect mashed sweet potatoes and homemade applesauce. I spent hours in the kitchen, prepping for the coming week. Sometimes he ate it. Sometimes he didn't. And then the novelty wore off. I was a working mom and I needed to find a more efficient method for this baby food, without sacrificing the nutrition. Now, after introducing my second kiddo to solids, I've gotten pretty good...