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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

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I Preach Movement

Dr. Worobec discusses how important movement is in raising healthy kids. Practicing what you preach is great advice!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Junior Chef: Fancy Fruit Kabobs

momstown Milton made fruit fun with these yummy fancy fruit kabobs that are easy to do at home.

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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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