Llama Naturals: Clean Gummy Vitamins I Can Get Behind!
Before I was known for teaching kids to cook, I was pretty well known for reviewing a whole bunch of the same kind of thing…
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Why I Choose Unpasteurized Bulk Almonds from Briden Wilson Farm
Why I Choose Unpasteurized Bulk Almonds from Briden Wilson Farm When it comes to real food, quality matters — not just the ingredient, but the…
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The Internet Gone Mad: How a Few Experts Cited Something Wrong and Now Everyone Thinks Harvard Wants Kids to Do Chores
You’ve probably seen the meme. It goes something like this: “Harvard found that the biggest predictor of success in life is doing chores as a…
The “Unteachable” Life Skills Our Kids Need Most (and How We Can Help)
As a parent, I’m often asked: “How do you teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, or budgeting?” I love answering that question (because that’s literally…
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Teaching Life Skills: The Best Hack I’ve Used (and What Other Smart Parents Swear By)
When I think about teaching life skills to my kids, I always come back to one core truth: it’s not just about checking a skill…
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“Almond Joy” Breakfast Bar Recipe | Healthy Breakfast Idea
With four kids and a busy schedule, I’m always on the lookout for breakfast ideas that are easy, nourishing, and budget-friendly. Of course they have…
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Quick-Prep Crockpot Nachos Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Almost every Wednesday during the school year, my kids and I are gone from 7:30am to 5:15pm. It is our music co-op day. My kids…
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How to Plan Food for a (Really) Large Group: Taco Bar Prep for Graduation Party, Wedding, Shower, Etc.
I love a challenge, and although you wouldn’t know it if you visited my house, I can organize an event like nobody’s business (just not…
Protein-Rich Honey Mustard Dressing and Dip Recipe
I have been teaching a high school Health and Nutrition class at our homeschool co-op for three years now. But this is the first year…
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Air Fryer Appetizer: Mini Mozzarella Cheese Balls Recipe
When I was little we went to the same restaurant every time we visited my grandparents. And every time I got the same meal -…
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Healthy Cosmopolitan: Electrolyte Mocktail Drink Recipe
Many young adults are excited about their first taste of alcohol. It feels like a very grown-up thing. I think I’m the oddball. There was…
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Easy Healthy Energy Ball Recipe | Nut Butter Free Energy Balls!
Last year I taught a health and nutrition class for 5-8 year-olds at our homeschool co-op. Hands down the activities they were most excited about…
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Sugar Free Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)
One of my favorite things about being a Nutritional Therapist is getting opportunities to teach kids what it means to be healthy! Which is why…
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Why Teens Need Animal Protein and How to Get It
We hear a lot about the importance of protein, but how much protein do teens really need? Let’s find out! If you’ve been around the…
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Easy Make Ahead Breakfast: Egg Cup Recipe
As a mom of four and a small business owner, mornings are my favorite time of day! I’m always up early to get some work…
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Easy and Healthy Snack Ideas for Athletes
I’m so committed to healthy snacks for kids, including after team sports, that I simply can’t just go with the flow and buy single-serve processed…
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Quick, Kid-Friendly Breakfast Egg Pizza Recipe
When trying to plan healthy breakfasts for your family, the first food that comes to mind is eggs. The incredible, edible egg! Scrambled eggs are…
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Healthy Snack Swaps for Kids’ Sports
It seems inevitable that if your kids are in sports, they’re going to be served snacks by other kids’ parents. It also feels inevitable that…
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20+ Easy DIY Holiday Gifts to Make with Grocery Store Supplies
Struggling for Christmas ideas this year? DIY gifts are a great way to save money, be green, and show some love to others! I’m not…
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Healthy Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe: Pizza Meatloaf
When I ask my family for meal ideas, 90% of the time they will give one of three answers: Waffles Pizza Lasagna What do these…
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