Katie
5 Simple and Healthy School Lunch Ideas
Last month I wrote about children's daily nutrition needs for every age. This month I am sharing a few healthy school lunch ideas that reflect those nutritional needs and offer a healthy balance of...
Children’s Daily Nutrition for Every Age
I'm a little embarrassed to confess that I have been coasting on my own general ideas about food and nutrition to feed my kiddos, who are now 11 and 8 years old. Lately, my daughter has...
Set Time Limits on Technology with Screen
If your family is like mine, monitoring your kids' screen time and media exposure throughout the week is a constant worry. With schools now utilizing technology like iPads more often, our kids are spending...
Summer Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad
I love making salads in the summer while the produce is in peak season and the flavors are amazing. The next time you're at a farmers market, grab some fresh cherry tomatoes, yellow corn, cilantro,...
Beat the Dog Days of Summer with Brown Bag Adventures!
Several weeks in, and we are just getting settled into the long, second half of summer when the days get hot and our activities die down. With neighbors and friends scattering for their own summer plans,...
A Healthy Twist on Fruit Pie
Summer has arrived, and so has the fruit! For our family, this means making fresh fruit pies. They are so delicious! The only problem is that as much as we love our pie, it seems...
Veggie Loaded Sloppy Joes {Recipe}
Veggies are this recipe's best kept secret. Shhh... don't tell the kids!
Trying to get your kids to eat a few servings of vegetables every day can be challenging, especially if you've got picky eaters...
A Family Visit to the New Pine Street Market
Have you ever dreamed of what your ultimate lunch or dinner might look like if you could choose a combination of your favorite foods from the top chefs in Portland? Hold your breath no...
Green Goo for Lunch? Why Pea Leek Soup is a Grab and Go Favorite...
Pea Leek Soup is one of my favorite ways to get in veggies for the day. I love that you can pack in so many servings of healthy greens without having to face another plate...
Lemon Zucchini Noodles {Recipe}
The other week I was invited to lunch for a small gathering at a friend's house. I was pressed for time and needed to bring something healthy to share. I grabbed the zucchini from my...