When my mother-in-law was visiting us a few weeks ago, we had a good laugh at an article I read that contained a list of foods to try for picky eaters. The first recipe on the list was for broccoli stir fry. The next was for calamari. We looked at each other, laughed, and wondered if the author understood the concept of picky … [Read more...] about 8 Realistic Ways to Help Picky Eaters Try New Foods
Promoting Healthful Living
Dare to Prepare: How to Prepare Your Standalone Freezer for a Power Outage
My family loves having a large deep freezer in which we can store frozen casseroles and foods that we’ve purchased in bulk quantities. I’ve written previously about the convenience of having a standalone freezer and about how (depending on what freezer you purchase and how you use it) having one can potentially save you money. One thing … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: How to Prepare Your Standalone Freezer for a Power Outage
Kids and Cookbooks: A Strategy for Getting Kids to Try New Foods
Like many of their peers, my kids are picky eaters. They love some foods that are generally well liked among kids including pizza and chicken fingers. However, when it comes to other foods, they often don’t want to eat a single bite! The funny thing with them is that they often decide they don’t like a food even though they’ve never … [Read more...] about Kids and Cookbooks: A Strategy for Getting Kids to Try New Foods
How to Make Healthier Pizza
When I think of healthy foods, pizza isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind. However, when I’m planning a menu and ask my kids what they’d like for me to put on it, pizza is pretty much always the first thing that comes to their minds! Thankfully, there are little things that we can do to prepare flavorful, nutrient-packed … [Read more...] about How to Make Healthier Pizza
What Makes a Healthy Breakfast?
While I was perusing the grocery ads this past week, I noticed that many of the items featured were related to the upcoming back-to-school season. Most of these items were foods that go well in lunch boxes, but there were also a number of breakfast foods, namely convenience items such as frozen breakfast sandwiches and cold cereals. While … [Read more...] about What Makes a Healthy Breakfast?
Be Prepared: Thoughts On and Lessons From the 2021 Texas Freeze
It quickly became apparent to me last week that I was not going to get a post of any type published. However, I have one for you today! As many of you know, I live in the Houston metro area. Last week we—and pretty much all of Texas—experienced a brutal winter storm. I grew up in Colorado, so I know that those of you in the north have … [Read more...] about Be Prepared: Thoughts On and Lessons From the 2021 Texas Freeze
11 Reasons to Go On a Walk Today
Eight years ago, shortly after I began blogging, I wrote a post about the health benefits of walking. At the time, I was walking frequently for exercise and to get to know the neighborhood, which was new to my husband and me. My circumstances are quite different now (I’m in a different state and have three young children), but on most days you … [Read more...] about 11 Reasons to Go On a Walk Today
9 Safe Ways to Celebrate Christmas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is casting a somber shadow over Christmas celebrations this year. Our excitement and enthusiasm during “the most wonderful time of the year” are tempered by unease. Though we are experiencing so-called pandemic fatigue (we’re tired of wearing masks, social distancing, cleaning high-touch surfaces, being unable to travel, … [Read more...] about 9 Safe Ways to Celebrate Christmas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
