Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
I was working on a printed version of my blank Mix & Match Meal Chart to give to some parenting groups here in Colorado, and I was writing up a list of ways to use the blank chart when I came up with a new one! MAJOR BRAINSTORM! You see, one of the worst...
Last week I told you to eat more corn—which could be a pretty controversial statement if you know anything about corn. I was hoping to give you a few reasons to eat more fresh corn now and preserve some for the future. I definitely wasn’t saying that you should eat more processed corn, because Sustainable...
Well, I missed my regular Monday post over here because on Sunday night my little one woke up with a fever and a very stuffy nose. We spent most of the day yesterday on the sofa, trying to rest (in between me jumping up to cook chicken stock!) and trying to build up our...
Autumn is here: do you know what your kids will be eating? If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time now, you’ve probably heard me talk about the Mix & Match Rule. (If you haven’t heard about it yet, click here to watch the video!) I created the Mix & Match...
Somewhere during my awakening to the power of real food, I realized that the sweetened, low-fat yogurt I was eating as a regular part of my diet was a fraud. It was masquarading as a health food, but really… It was a dessert. And not even a great dessert, but a low-fat dessert-like substance....
I had such a fantastic time chatting with Manisha from IndianFoodRocks.com on our Hangout last Wednesday. Click play to watch the whole interview below! Wasn’t that awesome? If you enjoyed this interview, take action and leave a comment below with one take-away you got from Manisha. My takeaway? I love her rule about taking...
Last night, I made a big ole pan of Rice Krispie treats and ate two bars. Big ones. With an extra marshmallow melted on top. (‘Cause that’s how I roll.) See, I try to live by the 80/20 rule. Or, at least, that’s what I always told myself. And those Rice Krispie treats were...
Are you out of ideas to try to get your toddler to try new foods? I’ve got one easy rule that could be the answer to your dinnertime prayers! Click play to watch the video below and learn all about the Mix & Match Rule and how it can CHANGE dinnertime at your house...
A great reminder that eating lots of different kinds of foods makes for the best nutrition. It’s not enough to say you’re eating fruits and vegetables when all you eat are apples, bananas, tomatoes, and potatoes. 🙂 We’ve got to eat a wide variety of foods to get the best possible nutrition. I’m so...
Family dinner was a big deal in my family when I was growing up. No matter how busy we all were, no matter what else was going on in our lives, whoever was home sat down and ate together for dinner. Even when my mother was on the road as a sales rep, my...