In the early weeks and months of pregnancy, I could barely get myself to eat anything other than bagels, buttered pasta, croissants, muffins, cakes, and crackers. Carbs all day every day. You do what you've got to do to survive the throws of severe morning sickness; and, so, ...read more
The holiday season is here. It's a time of year known for larger meals, shorter days, colder weather, and, well, a little more stress on the buttons of your pants. Even the kids fall victim to the dreaded winter-time munchies, snacking on everything in sight. Fortunately, there ...read more
Could your children use some more fruit in their lives? That's a big 10-4 over here. What if I told you, that you could serve up 100% fruit, literally nothing else added, in frozen pop form? You're all in right? I knew you would be! I was ready to make my new favorite treat a ...read more
Kids are bottomless pits... or so I'm told. My kids could pass on significant meals all day in lieu of snacks, snacks, and more snack. Salty eats, sweet treats, crunchy munchies, and ooey-gooey chewies, they don't discriminate. For snacks, there's no satiating their hunger... But ...read more
It’s the time of the year when most of us have at least one trip on the books. Am I right? It may just be a long weekend over Christmas, but the odds are that we’re going to be on the road at least a little bit over the next couple of weeks, so it’s a good idea to have some ...read more
This is a Sponsored Post My refrigerator is a mess. I mean look at it! There’s yogurt here, juice there, berries all over the place. It’s total chaos. Packing lunches and planning dinners is a nightmare. It’s just not very user friendly. Chances are, your fridge might look ...read more
We know: this time of year is killer for those of us who love to snack. There's all kinds of wintery goodies floating around and are easily accessible. But a good rule of thumb is that if it's not in your house, it's not in your body. If you stock your home with things that are ...read more
Toast is cool again. Not just boring bread and butter, we're talking healthy toast that's topped with super foods. Chef Amie Valpone from Thehealthyapple.com shows inspired ways to stack your toast for breakfast, lunch, snacks or desserts. Lots of kid-friendly ideas too! ...read more
Cheese lovers unite! For some, chocolate gets them through the afternoon. For me, it's cheese. I love it on a work break or after a workout (did you know protein is supposed to help with muscle recover?). So I say "Bonjour" to the newest cheese from Alouette. We all know ...read more
I’ve got tips to help end snackers remorse. Did you know after age 30, your metabolism slows by about 5% per decade. Let’s do a little math. Let’s say in your 20s you got to eat 2,500 calories and you never gained a pound. Fast forward a few decades. Hello 40s. In your 40s you'd ...read more
You may remember last week when I mentioned that I’m a bit of a snacker. Well, a good majority of that snacking occurs on the go. And as I head into the back to school season, I know that my need for on the go snacks is just going to increase. Not only will I be running two ...read more
It seems like I'm forever I'm the go...I'm sure this is a feeling many of you fellow busy mamas can relate to. Whether I'm running the kids to a play date, having a business meeting or attending an event, my calendar is in a word...FULL! So, that means I don't always take the ...read more
I hate going to the gym or exercising on an empty stomach. It is not only an awful feeling as your stomach grumbles on the treadmill but feeling exhausted with no energy is not a great way to start a workout. Eating small meals or snacks before you exercise will not only give ...read more
Busy mamas (is there any other kind?) know what it's like to run low on energy and feel like they are dragging during the course of any day. We know it is important to eat a diet that is high in fiber, and protein as well as one that is rich in Omega- 3s, but we often are so busy ...read more
I found a great delivery snack service. NatureBox is a monthly service that delivers an assortment of healthy and delicious snack foods to your door. I tested out the service. Check out what you get: Each box has five snacks. Each snack has about 20 servings. The best part is ...read more
Are you a savvy snacker? We try our best to be, and with products like Savvy Snacks it is even easier to snack with their incredible selection of healthy options. Created by Leslie Steinberg, Savvy is a healthy snack company based in New York City. This includes a line of seven ...read more
As busy moms we are always looking for healthy and fun snack options. During a recent event we had the pleasure to chat and meet with renowned nutrionist, Joy Bauer about her new healthy food company, Nourish Snacks. With a company mantra that says "Eat Happy," Nourish Snacks ...read more
Snacking healthy is a great way to stick with those New Years Resolutions. One of our favorite new ones is graze.com, an online retailer of healthier snacks. Started with seven friends in 2008, is the pioneer of portioned, healthier and mailbox friendly snack boxes. graze ...read more
While I am so excited to have a more relaxed schedule during the summer, it also means staying active with the kids and making our lunches on-the-go both healthy and fun for the girls. Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.also knows how hard it can be to get kids interested in healthy ...read more
Snacking is inevitable when you have kids. I find that my kids are super active, but also equally hungry. To squelch any meltdowns, I try to be prepared with wholesome and healthy snack options, and one of my new favorites is Pure Bar. As a natural snack option made with ...read more
Snacking is inevitable when you have kids, but like everything on the market there are various types of snack options. While fresh fruit and vegetables are (of course) the best options - the reality is that these aren't the only snack options that kids are exposed to. Snacking ...read more
GoGo squeeZ, the fun applesauce with an active attitude, has teamed up with the New York City Department of Transportation for the fourth annual Summer Streets event to bring families a free Play Zone. This family friendly event will be a fantastic way to enjoy some free ...read more
