Sweet Treat: Strawberry Club SandwichesWhile dessert is not a meal component frequently associated with being healthy, dessert can be part of a healthy eating style. When desserts incorporate foods like fruit that isn’t eaten as part of the main meal, desserts help your family reach dietary recommendations without a heavy dose of sweet. Enjoy…
Recipe: Peaches with Kale SaladAugust is national peach month, and even though peach season is waning, it’s not too late to make this summery salad. A medium-sized peach has a mere 38 calories, measurable amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and vitamins C and K, plus a plethora of disease-fighting phytochemicals. This…
Decorating Brown Bags – Custom Lunch Looks any Mom Can Make!Even if you only have a few extra minutes in the morning, you can create fun lunches for your child by decorating their brown paper bags with custom designs. You don't need a pantry filled with miniature cookie cutters or gourmet bento boxes. With a sharpie, glue stick, and…
Sweet Recipe: Pretzel & Peanut Butter Overload BarsSweet-and-salty treats have been my weakness lately. When sharing this fact with friends, I have learned that this is a weakness shared by many. I have been snacking on way too many caramel pecan pretzels lately! I recently set out to create peanut butter cookie bars. I happened to glance…
We're in the height of summer time. It's hot! Families are on the go. And if you're like me, the last thing you want to do is to slave over a hot stove right now. Try this super easy, healthy, and delicious recipe perfect for hot weather that your kids…
