Healthy Habits

Yummy Tummy: Homemade Fish Sticks
My family does not eat enough fish. I get lots of complaints when I do make it resulting in picked at plates and a frustrated mommy who has wasted very valuable time and money on a dinner that ended up …
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Grilled Blackened Key West Chicken
Although most of the year you will see me, in the kitchen, preparing and cooking most of our family meals, there is a welcomed shift in routine during the warmer months.  My job has always landed me home a couple of …
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Healthy Habits: P90 Pork
Our holiday was fabulous and filled with love, laughter and loads of calories! I’ve never been a dieter per say but I do believe in making healthy food choices and finding a balance somewhere between Velveeta and Brussels sprouts.  In …
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Holidays: Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Celebrate the holidays with gingerbread whoopie pies!! In my house, each holiday brings on wonderful intentions of a kitchen filled with freshly baked pies, breads and cookies.  I gather my recipes, buy the ingredients and carefully stock them in my …
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Tallulah’s Pea Green Pesto Pizza
Kelly Ann and Jake Rojas, owners of Tallulah on Thames, passed along a lip-smacking good (and mighty healthy) recipe perfect for this month’s healthy Chef’s Choice. This little restaurant packs one mighty big punch, full of savory tastes in a …
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Yummy Tummy: Homemade Applesauce
Who can resist the smell of freshly picked apples simmering on the stove? A freshly made, warm bowl of applesauce is a tasty and satisfying snack for the little ones. It is not only delicious, but also a good source …
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Healthy Habits: Yoga Tips for Naptime
In my children’s yoga class, I focus on the child’s ability to relax, as well as move and stretch their little muscles. So, here are my tips on helping our little 3-5 year-olds soothe themselves when they stomp their feet and …
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Yummy Tummy: Halloween School Snack
I have some time management issues...if it takes too much time then it’s an issue (impatience of a multi-tasker with a long task list). So when the holidays roll around, and it’s time to bring in a Halloween snack for …
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Quick Cooks: Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Autumn pork chops is the perfect recipe for any fall weeknight! I have to warn you that the smells from the kitchen around dinnertime will be slightly deceiving.  Your children will think you are baking up a big fat apple …
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Yummy Tummy: French Toast Casserole
Don’t Sweat Breakfast….  Let’s face it; the craziness that coincides with back-to-school mornings can be stressful for everyone. Despite my attempts to organize outfits, make lunches and pack backpacks ahead of time, our household has no shortage of morning drama. …
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Yummy Tummy: Granola Snack For Kids!
Packable Homemade Granola Bars…your body will thank you… It’s easy to load the cooler with those highly processed, prepackaged sugary snacks you find in the junk food aisle at the grocery store.  Why not pack some healthy alternatives to keep …
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Healthy Habits: The Benefits of Yoga For Kids
Today most children associate relaxing with watching television, computer games, or an electronic device of some kind.  Is there an App for relaxation? Sadly, yes. However there is a solution in helping children learn how to relax on their own. You know …
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