With the cold weather really kicking it up a notch we’re excited to find out this month is National Slow Cooking month! It’s time to stop eating out and take our health seriously. An easy way to prevent from spending money on unhealthy fast food is to whip up some fun crockpot recipes and ease your…
How My Husband Lured Me to the Gym
For months now, I have been sweating my butt off at the gym and loving it. I’m not quite sure how I became such a willing (and dare I say, keen) participant in physical fitness. But I’m pretty sure it has a lot to do with Netflix. My journey from a contently low impact mid-lifer…
Are You free2b Healthy Going Back-to-School? CONTEST!
It’s that time of year again – back to school! And all that comes with it. The new clothes, school supplies, and most importantly school lunches and daytime snacks. Do you struggle with getting your kid’s lunches ready every morning? Don’t know how to keep them happy while making sure they’re eating nutritiously? Look no…
Creating Healthy Goals In The New Year For Your Family
It is easy to let your health slide when faced with the exhaustion of a new baby or young children. However, it is so important to take care of yourself! This year, make a commitment to put yourself first on your list for the benefit of everyone in your family. Here are some easy ways…
Go Anywhere No-Nut Trail Mix
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
I Preach Movement
Dr. Worobec discusses how important movement is in raising healthy kids. Practicing what you preach is great advice!
Dinner time Debates: How to Take the Stress out of Supper
People often ask what it is like to feed half dozen kids. Feeding families can be a “thing” and many parents report that dinner time can be the most stressful time of the day. I decided early on that I didn’t want meal time to create anxiety for me or my kids, so here are my few tips for relaxing and enjoying fun family meals.
5 ways to a healthy lunchbox
Back to school… back to making lunches, having snacks ready after school – and back to a focus on healthy eating. Instead of dreading the daily lunchbox grind, we’ve got some great tips to make sure your child’s lunch is easy to make, healthy, and above all, enjoyed!
Packing a Lunch for Day Camp – Great Tips and Ideas
Day camps are in full swing! If you have a child or two signed up, you won’t get much of a break when it comes to packing lunches. And you may feel pretty tapped out of ideas. Knowing what to pack for lunches and snacks is a huge challenge for parents so to help, we have rounded up some lunch ideas to keep you going through the summer.
Grocery Shopping Tips for Healthy Families
On a busy weekend, weeknight, or squished between baby’s naps, a trip to the grocery store can often feel like a burdensome undertaking. It is especially difficult when you don’t know where to go, how to shop, and in what way to best prepare.
Golden Baked Turnip Fries
A basic old turnip can surprise you. Cheap at leass than $0.99/ pound, the lowly turnip has been making a comeback in new dishes on the TV cooking shows.
10 Easy, Healthy Soccer Snack and Drink Ideas
Skip the sugar and grease-fest, and keep your little players hydrated, fed and cooled off with minimal effort
By Deb Lowther
Guest Blogger
Junior Chef: Fancy Fruit Kabobs
momstown Milton made fruit fun with these yummy fancy fruit kabobs that are easy to do at home.
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.
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