Welcome to Mom to Mom Nutrition

Hi! I’m Katie. A stressed out, hungry and somewhat healthy Mom of two boys and one sweet girl. HI fellow toddler-parents! When I’m not feeding my kids I’m thinking about their next meal. As much as I want to feed my family gourmet, Pinterest-worthy meals, some days I fall short of that goal. Really short! But that’s ok. I’m making small changes and taking baby steps to reach that goal— care to join?

I created Mom to Mom Nutrition to share real-life stories and tips about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to raising a healthy family. This is a community to share ideas, recipes, and most of all, give one another a pat on the back. Because feeding kids is hard. A lot harder than we’re lead to believe.

My main squeeze, #1 taste-tester, and the CTO of this blog, TED! He thinks I’d be just as successful blogging about pizza vs. picky eaters. I’m sticking with what I know best: picky eating toddlers!

Here’s my inspiration for Mom to Mom Nutrition: Ted, Joey [3], Anthony [2], and Lily [1]. Call me crazy, but I like cooking for my crew 4 our of 7 days each week!

On Mom to Mom Nutrition you’ll find me sharing a lot about my day-to-day, which revolves around feeding my family and trying to keep my sense of humor in the process. Forget a clean kitchen. Things get messy and wild in our house! So if you like what you reading so far, then grab a cup of coffee, put on your yoga pants [yep, I’m THAT Mom], and take a seat at my kitchen table, aka the Mom to Mom Nutrition blog. We have a lot more to learn from each other! Here’s more about me:

Yes, because there’s more to me than my 3 amigos… despite what they might tell you!

Millennial Mom
My training and education as a Registered Dietitian has instilled a passion within me to raise a healthy family. So these are my test subjects: my husband, Ted, toddlers, Joey and Anthony, and baby, Lily. I work daily to create a positive AND fun family environment surrounding our food and nutrition habits. It’s easier said than done MOST days, but I’m finding what works and what doesn’t. And you better believe I’m sharing it with you!

Right when my sweet Joey was born I considered taking a step back from my professional career outside of the home and began dreaming up my job which is currently blogging here on Mom to Mom Nutrition. Which comes second to my main job as Mom to Joey, Anthony, and Lily.

And right before Anthony was born, BAM, this blog got it’s start, about 3 years ago.

Healthy Home Cook
I’m Italian, which means I’ve been passionate about eating AND cooking since birth. I’m the happiest when I’m cooking for friends and family, sipping on the red wine and enjoying good company. My cooking style is classic, comforting, and more often than not, healthy. Hopefully you love my recipes as much as I do, and come back for seconds!

IMG_B-403 — It was love at first bite! No, seriously. Ted tells all one of the things that “hooked” him about me was my cooking. A compliment for any self-proclaimed chef!

Food and Family Philosophy
Feeding kids is HARD. A lot harder than this foodie-Mom anticipated. From picky eating to food throwing, I’ve saved you a seat at my kitchen table, where I’ll share what works and what doesn’t when feeding my kids. All of my recipes are toddler tested and approved. Even if they do get the one or two bite approval.

Unless you give kids cake. Cake seems to solve every picky eating problem [half-kidding]. Here’s Anthony enjoying a bite of cake during his one year photos!

Registered Dietitian
I took my love for food and talents in math and science to become an expert in the field of nutrition. I’m a Registered Dietitian, specializing in nutrition and health communications! I bleed green and white- having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University. I completed a Masters of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University concurrent with my dietetic internship training.

Things look a lot different HERE than they did 5 years ago at our wedding. But we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Want more?

For a quick reference, visit my LinkedIn page for a detailed look at my past and present professional experience as a Registered Dietitian and Healthy Living/Mom Blogger [I can’t claim either as my exact title so I’m going with both!].

If you’re a mom, let’s connect on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Or feel free to send me an email: [email protected].

If you’re a brand that’s interested in working with me, please check out my Media page for examples of my work and feel free to email me at [email protected] to request a media kit. I’d love to chat further about working with you!