Happy Mother’s Day to all! This post is dedicated to my mom, the best mom a girl could ever ask for. Year after year on mother’s day (and many other days) I tell her how much I love her and appreciate all that she has done for me, but I am certain I will never […]
Family Nutrition
Should Food Be Used As a Reward?
© Stuartmiles | Dreamstime Stock Photos &Stock Free Images Have you ever found yourself saying one of these phrases? “If you finish your veggies you will get dessert.” “I had a really hard day at work, so I deserve a sweet treat after work.” “If you make a good grade on your test we will go out […]
Makeover Your Family’s Traditional Holiday Recipes
What are your family’s traditional holiday recipes? A few of my family’s traditional holiday recipes include spritz butter cookies, au gratin potato casserole, green bean casserole, and chocolate fudge. Traditional foods are what most people love about the holidays. They crave the satisfying comfort foods that are typically only served a limited number of […]
Cooking in the Kitchen: Get the Whole Family Involved!
A lost tradition in many households is the activity of preparing meals together. Busy schedules including long work hours and participation in extracurricular activities are some reasons many families are unable to prepare meals together. Experts agree when an entire family is involved in meal preparation they are more likely to exhibit and maintain healthier […]
Family Meal Conversations
The food has been cooked; the table is set, your family is at the table – now what? Well, of course, it is time to eat, but what is spoken during meal time is more important than you realize. Meal times may be one of the few times during the week your family is able […]