Nutrition
« Previous EntriesA Parents Job Description
Friday, May 21st, 2010Since it is Friday and the weekend is upon us, I thought that I would share with you a job description that a friend of mine recently shared with me. I have posted this blog once before but believe that it it is worth repeating. I hope that it brings a smile to your face [...]
Cook Like a Dad! ( Part 2)
Thursday, April 29th, 2010ook Like a Dad (Part2) – Ingredients
A lot of single dads tell me that they are intimidated by cooking. When I’m teaching a cooking class to Single Dad members, they typically say something like “There’s so many ingredients to remember, I don’t want to mess up!”
“Mess up???,” I say. “There’s no messing up in cooking, [...]
Celebrate Spring Traditions with Tasty Food-Favorites
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010Much of my life has centered around food.
My mom is a great cook, and I still crave her salmon croquettes, minestrone soup, and her famed pork spareribs with sauerkraut. That’s right, nothing fancy. Just pure comfort and home-cooked goodness.
I’m most thankful for how my mom made dinner mandatory family time. Even when she was a [...]
Take the Brain Damage Out of Packing Your Child’s Lunch
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Need help packing healthy lunches for the kiddos?
The first step is to get organized.
Join me as I show you how to pack a yummy meal…without all the brain damage.
Here’s the link for Laptop Lunches – www.laptoplunches.com.
They ROCK!
Also, here is an example of how you can make your list, and then play the mix [...]
What to Say When Your Kids Ask, “Do You Think I’m Fat?”
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010“Do you think I’m fat?”.
Has your child ever asked you this question?
If so, did you feel prepared to answer?
Many parents don’t feel prepared. It’s a tough topic, and often times we’re not sure how to address it.
I got very clear to this last night when it came up in my own family.
This video will offer [...]
Top Five Tricks for Cooking Healthy on a Budget
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010We all know that a meal at a nice restaurant is more expensive than cooking at home. You may also know that daily fast-food meals add up quickly, and there are of course the inherent health consequences to choosing drive-thru dinners.
What you might not know, is that in your efforts to save money by eating [...]
A Little Bit of Heart-Healthy ‘Magic Dust’ Goes a Long Way
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and again we’re managing the onslaught of sugary treats that are served in our childrens’ classrooms.
Didn’t we just do this a few months ago?
If you’re ready to take a courageous step outside the box and be the parent who bakes healthier treats that still don’t skip a beat on flavor, [...]