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Healthy Toddler Treats

This past weekend, we were blessed with a visit from my boyfriend’s little nephew.  At just a 1-1/2 years old, he hadn’t been back to our house since he started walking, babbling sweet toddler speak and exploring… everything!  And with all that excitement, he undoubtedly built up quite the healthy appetite, and I felt that …

Creamy, Dreamy Summer Snacks

When merely stepping outside starts to feel like you’re entering a sweltering sauna and you simply can’t fathom the idea of heating the oven to upwards of 300 degrees indoors, reach for one of these easy, breezy, cool and creamy summertime snack recipes!  Ranging from a nostalgic take on the famed Orange Julius to a …

Back to School Snack Ideas

Here’s how the conversation usually goes when the kids get off the school bus: Me:     “Hi! How was your day?” Kids:   “Fine. We’re hungry.” Me:     “Well, nice to see you, too. How was your day?” Kids:   “Fine. What’s for snack?” You get the idea. My kids are 9 and …

Healthy Summer Guacamole

 Tis’ the season for healthy eating! Summertime is all about feeling and looking great and what better way to do this than to mix up an easy, delicious snack to curb those unhealthy cravings.   Meet guacamole … your new favorite warm-weather snack. Not only is it super yummy, the avocado itself has numerous health …