Let your kids mix and match their favourite cereals and add-ins for this lightning-fast, healthy snack, perfect for when you’re rushing from school to practice and need something fast, light and nutritious
By Kara Heald
Go Anywhere No-Nut Trail Mix
Quick Afternoon Snacks for Hungry Kids
The door opens after school and in run the hungry, hungry kids, fresh off their math or gym lesson with grumbly tummies!
20 Delicious Salad Recipes
We are looking forward to the warmer weather when the BBQ becomes the main way to cook dinner and the meals lighten up and keep us cool. Here are our favourite 20 salads that are not only perfect for any weeknight dinner, but also great for entertaining.
Simple Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe
Fish tacos are now becoming a regular on many restaurant menus, but did you know that fish tacos can be simple to make at home too? You can broil or bake your fish, but BBQ fish tacos might be the best option for summer months. Here is one recipe using tilapia to make this delicious meal at home.
20 Recipes to Help You Get Healthy and Stay Healthy
Looking to “lighten up” your family’s meals this year? We know that we’re not alone when we say that momstown moms are happy that the holidays are over and that mealtime schedules are back to normal!
Back to School Vegetarian Dishes in Less Than 15 minutes!
Guest blogger and R.D. Laura Cipullo of Mom Dishes it Out shares some great vegetarian recipes for back to school! Meatless meals can start a whole new family tradition.
12 Easy Ideas for Cooking with Leftover Chicken or Turkey
The best way to save time is to use last night’s dinner in a new way! If you served bbq chicken last night, be sure to make extras for leftovers so that you can try one of these 10 quick and easy ideas for cooking with chicken or turkey leftovers!
10 Healthy After School Snacks
There are lots of tips on our site for the best lunches that kids will eat, even some tips on how to pack a cool lunch that kids love, but what about after school when your little student is famished and ready to hunt through all the cupboards to find the perfect snack?
Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
My kids LOVE anything with peanut butter and since they can’t take it to school, we often dip apples in it as an after school snack. I tried to make some new variations on their favourite snack, so I modified a few Pinterest ideas and came up with this delicious bite size treat!
7 Yummy Ways to Eat Pop Crisps
Have you seen those packages of pop crisps in the bakery at your local grocery store and didn’t know what in the world they were? Pop crisps are made from kernels of wheat or corn with no added preservatives! They “pop” just like popcorn, when exposed to high heat and made fresh daily at most grocery stores.
Healthy “Green Monster” Smoothies that Kids will LOVE!
We drink a lot of smoothies and shakes at our house. We have learned some tricks along the way and now have girls that wake up and ask for these healthy treats for breakfast.
Healthy Snacks: Sesame and Flaxseed Crackers
You don’t need to tell your family how healthy these crackers are…just serve them with some cream cheese, nut butters or even hummus for a great crunchy snack!
Crunchy Asian Slaw Salad
My BFF makes this salad for every special occasion at her house. While I can’t totally make it as well as she does, I’ve tried with this recipe below! You will love the asian flavour and especially the crunch! A great healthy meal choice!
Mama’s Green Smoothie
Markham mama Natasha swears by these smoothies!
How to get kids to eat fruits and vegetables
Having trouble getting the kids to eat their fruits and vegetables? Here are some helpful tips & tricks to get your full servings in each day.
