Healthy Habits

We are half way through our Summer "Lettuce" Read Giveaway! Get all the details, but honestly, it couldn't be simpler! Just use our website and earn points. The highest point earners win each week! We have partnered with Castle Compost ...

4th of July has past but not the barbecuing! Once the grill has been pulled out, it is hard to not enjoy more grilling. With grilling, there is less pots and pans that have to be used that means less washing (my favorite part) ...

Every year children are injured during 4th of July family celebration. I share this infographic as a reminder to be safe and follow all the guidelines when using fireworks. Nourish Thought for the Day: Being safe and taking safety measure...

Celebrate 4th of July with our kids Independence Day printables. Join Chef Solus and the explorers as they sign their "Declaration of Healthy Eating!" Free printables, coloring sheets, fun worksheets that promote being active on 4th of July...

It's summertime and kids are out of school. So what are they doing to keep busy during what used to be "school time?" Good question. You might be surprised (or maybe not so surprised) to learn that most kids increase their television t...

This month is also the kick off to summer learning. As a strong supporter of summer learning, I wanted to give a shout out to our wonderful First Lady Michelle Obama for all that she does to help our children. She has a taken an important stand ...

To top off my tribute to dairy month, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite dairy recipes from the National Dairy Council* Enjoy! Blueberry-Buckwheat Pancakes Cheesy Baked Oatmeal Quiche Cups Chicken Makhani Lactose-Fr...

Wondering how are you going to get your child eating enough dairy servings each day. Here are some very simple quick and easy ideas for adding a serving of dairy to your child's meal or snack each day. How Much Dairy Does Your Child And Family ...

With it being national Dairy month, I wanted to continue to discuss the importance of this food group. Dairy is one of the five major food groups listed in My Plate and My Pyramid. The reason this food group is so important is because it provid...

June is national Dairy Month! Dairy is an important food group because of the high amounts of calcium, vitamin D and potassium it contains. These are important nutrients for building strong bones and teeth. These are also important in maintain...