We are the heels of the official state to the holiday season. Although our celebrations may feel and look a little different this year, all thanks to COVID-19, we can still come together to find joy and celebration. You may be considering a small gathering at home, or an intimate meal with your immediate family,…
Loads of sugar, unhealthy fat, and nutritionally-void foods mark many of our Thanksgiving favorites. Kids generally skip the green beans, veggie platter, and pumpkin soup and go straight for the mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and of course, dessert. By swapping a few dishes for more kid-friendly, healthy alternatives, little ones sitting at the kids’…
The holidays are a stressful time. Your to-do lists get longer and the days get shorter. This year take the stress away from keeping your kids occupied and focus on your holiday feast. We’ve come up with three crafts that will keep your kids busy so you can tend to those last-minute Thanksgiving celebration details. Gratitude Mobile:…
Thanksgiving is a time to share with family and friends over plates of delicious food. Sometimes, we have the tendency to overindulge in the heaps of stuffing and turkey, and our Thanksgiving Day spread isn’t always the healthiest. This year we’ve come up with three recipes that are healthy, delicious, and especially for kids. Mashed Potato…
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means the turkeys are de-frosting and preparations are being made. Being surrounded by friends and family is the most important part of this grateful day, but the second most important part is the heaps of food consumed. From turkey to mashed potatoes, to stuffing and cranberries, just the thought of…
Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means: fun turkey themed snacks for you and your kids! During this hectic holiday season, it is easy to get carried away with parties and overeating. With these healthy snacks, you and your kids can fill up on the healthy things first, so you can enjoy without over-indulging.…
Thanksgiving dinner is packed with important nutrients. Foods such as squash, sweet potatoes, cranberries, corn and pumpkin are high in fiber, vitamins, phyto-chemicals and antioxidants. Turkey provides a good source of protein, iron and zinc. Even that bowl of white mashed potatoes provides a starch that contains fiber, potassium, and several other vitamins and minerals.…