Have you hugged your veggie today?  Most of us have to fight the good fight to develop healthy eating habits.  Research estimates that kids have to be exposed to a new food up to 20 times before they may be willing to try it.  That’s a lot of tries and it gets hard to always be met with refusal. ...

These days, I am aiming for recipes that I can only describe as “easy gourmet.” I want it to look like I spent hours in the kitchen, but with as little time spent cooking as possible. The total time spent on this meal was about 15 minutes. This creation was absolutely delish! The Husby...

It’s quite likely that you’ll have a house full of family and/or friends over to celebrate or cook out over the long Holiday weekend, if there are children on your guest list, whip up a few of these festive little snack cups. They’ll be a great party favor or something to take with...

Incorporating fresh basil from her own garden, MommaDrool came up with this delicious recipe that would go great with a side of veggies and Hummus Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 20...

Keeping the little ones busy throughout the summer can be tough but trying to have fun while learning can be even more difficult. Here are a couple of ideas that we think will solve both of those problems. Oreo Moons Summer for most kids means staying up late.  This fun moon activity is perfect and...

Get there without going nuts, that’s my motto for traveling with kids.  Considering the attention span of a toddler or preschooler, it’s no wonder that sitting in one position for 4 hours is tough.  Maybe you have those gems that instantly fall asleep and wake up refreshed when you get...

This recipe was passed along through a chain of emails from fellow moms who were fighting the struggle of processed chicken nuggets.  It’s actually delicious so we wanted to share it!  Make a double batch and freeze half.  Pop a few out and warm them up for an easy dinner! Canola oil cooking...

By Dedra Duvall: Let’s face it, we all love pictures and keepsakes from our children’s life.  I’m sure you, much like myself, have your home adorned with photographs on the wall, on the end tables, the coffee table, your desk and of course the fridge (and maybe a few scrapbooks, right).  While...

April Showers bring May flowers. We may be stuck inside right now with lots of rain but just think, those beautiful May days are just around the corner! Here is a little activity to do with the little ones to beat the rainy day blues. What You’ll Need: White Cardstock Food Coloring (all colors) Rain...

Composting doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. Here’s an easy do it yourself composting bin you can make with your kids! It’s so cute and compact you can keep on your deck or back porch. What You’ll Need: Large Storage Bin with lid (approx 18 gallon) Brightly Colored...