How To Get Your Kids To Eat Vegetables
I think it’s safe to say that most parents try to give their kids veggies – some kids will eat them and some kids won’t. Here are my secrets to getting my little one to eat her veggies! Give Your Kid Vegetables Every Day I know this seems a little too obvious, but I think it’s important enough to mention. So many parents will say that their kids won’t eat their vegetables, but they never seem to try to give their kids vegetables! Maybe they started out trying and gave up. Whatever the case, it’s important that you KEEP giving your kids vegetables every day. My daughter’s pediatrician explained that kid’s taste buds are still developing, which means it can take up to 19 times eating something before a kid likes a new food! I have found with my daughter that...
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{Paleo & Vegan} Healthy Cadbury Eggs
Cadbury Eggs were an Easter tradition growing up as a kid, and I absolutely loved them. We usually only got one or two Cadbury Eggs in our Easter basket, so we preserved them and saved them until we were ready to devour them! Fast forward to now, and I honestly can’t remember the last time I had a Cadbury Egg. Yes, they were a fun tradition growing up, but as I have become more health conscious, I’ve decided to ditch the Cadbury Eggs and choose healthier options instead. I am so happy to say that I have found a homemade – Paleo and Vegan – version of Cadbury Eggs! It’s still candy, but a much healthier option than what Cadbury has to offer. This is something I wouldn’t mind eating or allowing my kids to eat every year for...
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Health Benefits of Kale
Kale has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason too. It is full of healthy vitamins and minerals that are important for your body. Health Benefits of Kale Check out the infographic below to see the health benefits of kale. Good To Know: As you can see in the infographic, Kale has more calcium than milk, making it a great source of calcium for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan. Kale also has more iron than beef, making it another vegan alternative. Adding Kale To Your Diet Just last night, I had a bunch of kale and some apples that needed to be used soon before they went bad. I decided to juice the kale and apples and…voila! It was super simple and easy (recipe below). I shared the organic green juice with my daughter...
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How To Teach Your Children To Love Swimming
You have kids, you have a family swimming pool, and you want to combine the two. As a parent, you’d like to show your children how much fun the pool can be, but you’re aware that not all kids respond the same way when they are first around the water. So how can a parent teach their children to enjoy swimming, and have them consider it a positive experience? Recognize their individuality. Some kids will be naturals in the water, and take to it from the very first. Encourage that child and just let their fun continue. Another child might be hesitant around the water. Be on the lookout for signs of that reticence, and address it. The old “throw them in the deep end” concept could really be scarring for a child who already is ambivalent about the...
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Strawberry Gummy Fruit Snacks
I absolutely LOVE making gummy fruit snacks for my daughter, since they are actually healthy and made with REAL FRUIT! Of course, eating fresh fruit is always best – but gummy fruit snacks is a fun and different way to eat fruit. For those of you who are worried about the time involved – it’s not a lot! This recipe is SUPER easy and quick! Strawberry Gummy Fruit Snacks Ingredients: • 1 cup Strawberry Juice (about 15-20 strawberries) • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (about 1 lemon) • 1/3 cup (9 tablespoons) unflavored Gelatin Instructions: Step 1) Whisk together the strawberry juice, lemon juice, and gelatin, in a sauce pain on medium heat. Don’t let it boil, just warm it up and make sure there aren’t any clumps from the gelatin. Step 2) Remove from heat. Pour mixture in silicone mold(s) and...
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Mother-Daughter Date at Cafe Zupas
Before I write a little about my first mother-daughter lunch, I want you all to know that my goal is to provide others (parents or not) with ideas for healthy eating options outside of the home. I will try to focus on large chain stores and restaurants so it’s relevant to you, however, I am not going to eat some place if I can’t find something healthy for my daughter and I to eat. Our first lunch out, for example, is a very small chain restaurant. Because of this, I plan on providing insights in this post and others like it so that it can be as relevant to you as possible. In any case, you get to see pictures of my adorable daughter ;) Speaking of my adorable daughter… now that she is a little bit older (she’s...
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Kate Middleton’s Post-Baby Body
Kate Middleton looked great before her baby, so it comes as no surprise that she looks great after having her baby boy! You can see the Duchess of Cambridge hit the volleyball court at her 2nd official post-baby appearance at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. As you can see, she shows her athletic side and flashes her long and lean legs with flat abs. I am not trying to show these picture of Kate Middleton to make you feel bad about yourself or make you think, “oh look, another celebrity who looks perfect after having a baby”. I want to show these pictures to you to show that you can have a great body after having a baby. It is possible. Of course, it may take you longer than three months to achieve, but having a baby does not...
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New Designs For The Little Ones!
I love creating new designs for the Skinny Twinkie store – especially when I get to create fun health-conscious designs for your little one(s)! Because let’s face it, they are gonna be health nuts just like their way cool parents ;) I hope you enjoy these cute health-inspired baby clothes! My Mommy is stronger than your Mommy This design comes in pink and blue text, and comes in different colored onesies (my fave!), bibs, diaper covers, shirts, etc. This design comes in plenty of different infant and children’s clothes. Perfect for moms who aren’t afraid to lift weights :) My Daddy is stronger than your Daddy This design comes in pink and blue text This design comes in pink and blue text, and comes in different colored onesies, bibs, diaper covers, shirts, etc. This design comes in plenty of different infant and children’s clothes....
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Don’t blame your baby…
I think that this card is kinda mean…or maybe it’s just that the truth can hurt sometimes. …what do you think? Feel free to follow us, however you...
Read MoreConfessions Of A {Pregnant} Certified Personal Trainer
I am 28 weeks (7 months) pregnant now, and I’m officially in the third trimester! Since beginning my journey to becoming a first time momma, I thought I would share some of my “confessions” with you… Confessions of a {Pregnant} Certified Personal Trainer 1. Before I became pregnant, I would always wonder why women didn’t exercise during their pregnancy. It’s an important time in life and exercise is still needed! Well, since becoming pregnant, I finally get it. During pregnancy, women are tired. Actually, exhausted is probably a better word to describe how tired women are during pregnancy. On top of that, many pregnant women experience nausea or other difficulties. For me, I would start my workout, feel nauseous, keep working out anyways, and then I would experience some painful cramping in my side. After speaking with my Midwife regarding my concerns...
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