Healthy snacks, hedgehogs

Healthy Snack – Hedgehogs in the Snow Dessert!

Here’s a healthy snack that is fun and has personality. We are invited to a friend’s birthday party!  The children are excited because this is a friend who prepares nutrient dense foods.  They try their best to eat healthy like us, but this mom has a talent for decorating.  So with great anticipation, we discuss […]

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Boost your immune bath

Boost Your Immune System Bathing in Vitamin C

Bathing is a Great Way to Boost Your Immune System Baths are certainly known for relaxing qualities. When it is a difficult day or a child is sick, a bath is a great way to wind down.  There are many baths to take that are wonderful; lavender, salt, bubble are a few. But today I’m sharing a […]

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banana-caterpillar-treat

Healthy Banana Snack making a Caterpillar

A Fun and Healthy Banana Snack for Children Who doesn’t love caterpillars?  Even the older children love this fun food craft that provides entertainment and a healthy banana snack.   We are reading a sweet book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, by Eric Carle. It is the inspiration for our treat in the kitchen. With allergies today, we work […]

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Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Incredibly Succulent Sweet Potato Pie

 Sweet Potato Pie Many people really like pumpkin pie, which I’ve never really enjoyed. But when my Mom made a sweet potato pie, I found my sweet spot. In our quest to eat as much organic food from our local farmers or supportive grocery store, we found these fun purple sweet potatoes and I called […]

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No Aluminum Baked Potatoes

Aluminum-Free Baked Potatoes Tip One day my mom comes over and tells me that no aluminum is good for us. Many of my pans have aluminum and apparently we should not cook with it.  As Aluminum pans are tossed and replaced, research shows how it can be harmful; therefore, we avoid it in our deodorant […]

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Healthy Family 6 steps

Healthy Family in 6 Easy Steps

Healthy Family in 6 Easy Steps Want a fast way to get healthy?! Eat foods that strengthen you and prevent disease.  With a lot of hard experiences, I realize that this is the purpose of food; good taste and good health. The current philosophy seems to be, “eat any food you like, and take a pill […]

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The Amazing Pomegranate

Pomegranate Provides Beauty and Nutrients

Pomegranate of Beauty and Nutrients This fruit called pomegranate is one of the most beautiful fruits. It is also a real food that provides terrific nutrients. I wanted my first post to reflect both elements. At the core of what I do, I volunteer because I see the beauty in these kids that have a really […]

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