5 Tips on How to Raise a Sugar Free Kid
There have been mixed reviews on NYC’s recent ban on the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16 oz. Although, I personally never understood how someone could drink more than that anyway. You probably won’t believe this, but….my 6 ½ year old daughter Journey has never had soda. Not even a sip. She also has … Continue reading
A Few Quick and Easy #Baby Food #Recipes
Below, I shared some of Journey’s favorite baby food recipes that are easy to prepare. I have many more to share, so please post a comment if you would like me to add more. Homemade Applesauce—A classic favorite! Ingredients: 6 apples (Gala, Braeburn, Golden Delicious or Fuji) Cinnamon to taste Directions: Peel, core and cut apples … Continue reading
Great Alternatives to Sugary Snacks for Kids
Snacks don’t have to be super sweet for kids to enjoy them. Here are some of Journey’s favorite snacks: GoGo squeeZ Applesauce Annie’s Homegrown Whole Wheat Bunnies (crackers) Horizon Organic Cheese Sticks That’s It Fruit Bar Gnu Flavor & Fiber Cinnamon Raisin Bar Popcorn (plain) Fage 2% Plain Yogurt (tip: Add fresh fruit and a … Continue reading
Keeping It REAL Goes WRONG…again!
The X Factor debuted last week with the usual cast of characters auditioning to be the next BIG thing. And as usual, more than half of them show up with at least one person to cheer them on. This blog is about that person. The person that answers “no” when your friend asks, “Is this … Continue reading
The Politics of Parenting: Kids Have a Voice Too
After two weeks of political conventions, I have found myself talking to my daughter a lot about why voting is so important. “So your voice can be heard” was one of the many reasons that I gave her. As I explained it to her, I started to think about what it really means to … Continue reading
Be a Hostess, not a Hostage: Get out of the kitchen and enjoy the party!
It’s the end of the summer. You decide to throw your final soiree of the season. Nothing fancy, just the usual backyard barbeque menu. Chicken, hot dogs, burgers, potato salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, and the like. You only plan to have a couple of people over, so no need to do any … Continue reading
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