After my mom was diagnosed with cancer in 2007, I quit sugar cold turkey. Â I went six months without eating much sugar at all, unless it came from fruit. Â During that time my palate changed and I stopped craving it. Â It's amazing how our bodies work that way. Â Then I got pregnant and all bets were ...
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How Do You Fill Your Child’s Plate? {Product Review & Giveaway}
As a parent, you are concerned about how balanced your child's diet is, right?  You want to make sure your child is eating the right amount of each type of food and getting the right amount of different nutrients.  Wouldn't it be nice to have  a tool to help you as you create meals for your child to ...
Cookbooks
Need inspiration? Â This page is dedicated to my cookbook collection. Â I have learned an invaluable amount of information through the years by pouring through the pages of these books. Cookbooks with a Focus on Little Ones Simply Natural Baby Food by Cathe Olson This cookbook is geared ...
Holiday GIVEAWAY: Organic Coconut Oil
I'm always looking for deals on the more expensive food items I buy since eating healthy isn't always cheap.  So when I came across a smokin' deal on organic coconut oil on Amazon, I was feeling the Christmas spirit and  snagged two extra jars.  Do you know what that means?  That's right, folks, ...
Why You Shouldn’t Order a Skinny Latte
Source While most of America is coming down from their candy-induced sugar high, I think it's time I explain why I think sugar is the enemy. Â If you've been reading at all, you know that I try to keep the amount of sugar in my diet and my family's diet to a minimum. Â I use natural sweeteners when I ...
Toddler Tuesday: Homemade Larabars
Meghan has completely fallen in love with Larabars. Â 95% of the time when I tell her it is time for snack, she replies with, "Larabar, please, Mommy." Â She's got the manners down, and I'm actually pleased with her snack choice. Â They are great whole food snack bars made with basically just nuts and ...
How We Roll
Summer is winding down and our crazy travel days are behind us, at least for a little while. I thought I'd share some pictures of the food we bring with us when we travel. It's so easy to forget about healthy eating when we travel. It's easy to say, "Ah, I'm on ...