Fueling Up: Healthy Dinner Ideas Before Trick-or-Treating
As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air—costumes are planned, pumpkins are carved, and candy is stocked up. But before the trick-or-treating begins, it’s essential to ensure that your little ones are fueled up with a nutritious dinner. A healthy meal not only keeps energy levels high for a night of fun but also helps balance out the inevitable sugar rush. In today’s post, I’ll review what makes a balanced meal and highlight some delicious and easy dinner ideas to keep your family satisfied before they head out for trick-or-treating.
Six Things to Make Back-To-School Dinners Easier
It can be a challenge to come up with simple dinners once school is back in session. Last week, I shared some easy back-to-school breakfast ideas, so this week I’m sharing six of my go-to ways to make back-to-school dinners a breeze.
Eight Easy Back-To-School Breakfast Ideas
It’s hard to believe August is already coming to an end! For school-age kids and their families, the end of August means the beginning of a new school year. It can be hard to get back into the swing of a school schedule, especially when it comes to getting breakfast in your kiddos before or as they head out the door. In today’s post, I’ll share what makes up a balanced breakfast as well as 8 breakfast ideas to make going back to school a little easier.
No Added Sugar Banana Muffins Recipe
Muffins are a go-to snack at my house. We almost always have bananas that end up overripe so adding them to muffins is an easy way to avoid having to throw out food. And because bananas are so sweet, there is no need to add any sugar. Today I’ll share my recipe for no added sugar banana muffins that I recently made for my toddler, but they are also great for adults wanting a low-sugar and filling snack.
Toddler Broccoli and Spinach Egg Muffins
Are you looking for an easy breakfast idea for your toddler? Egg muffins are simple to whip up and can be served at any meal or snack for your toddler, older kids, or you! Egg muffins are also an easy way to sneak in some veggies. Keep reading for my broccoli and spinach egg muffin recipe!
Healthy After School Snacks for Kids
Kids need plenty of healthy food to fuel their active days. They also have smaller stomachs than adults so benefit from eating several smaller meals and snacks throughout the day. Though chips and candy may taste good, they aren’t the best snacks for anyone, especially growing kids. In today’s post I’ll share some easy, healthy, and tasty snack ideas for after school, or anytime of day, that your kids are sure to love.