It's the 21st of the month, so that means today's recipe for Slow Cooker Cranberry Applesauce is inspired by The Recipe Redux! This month's theme is centered around cookbooks: take one of your favorite [or closest] cookbooks and ReDux the recipe on page 42 or 142 [the ReDux has … [Read more...]
How Dad Can Help With Breastfeeding
Before Joey was born, there was NO question in my mind about his initial nutrition: I was going to breastfeed. I think one of the first things I learned while studying to become a registered dietitian was “breast is best for baby!” That catch phrase didn’t prepare me for the … [Read more...]
Gift for Coffee Lovers
Today marks the last day Joey goes to childcare. I have a lot of mixed emotions about this, as I know he's enjoyed his days at school [Wednesday's] and I've enjoyed my "me time" to get stuff done. But with a new baby on the way and Ted starting a new job, it just doesn't make … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Building A Better Salad
If you're like me, you might find yourself on a salad-kick after the weekend--- especially when one's weekend includes an overload of holiday party food and some extra trips to the Christmas cookie jar. Don't make yourself feel guilty for it! Instead, take Monday to regroup and … [Read more...]
Fruit Juice and Your Child’s Health
When it comes to getting your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, you might find a food battle can be won with juice. While juice may be a favorite for kids, choosing the “best” juice leaves a tough proposition for parents. And to complicate things further concerning fruit … [Read more...]
