Snack time is a must in our house. My toddler becomes a different child if her blood sugar levels fall, so we have to make sure she is constantly eating. This helps avoid tantrums and keeps everyone happy. My husband and I are so in tune with her needs, that we often forget about our own, and the fact that WE become different people when we don't eat consistent meals. Snack time is a must, no matter how old you are, and HEALTHY snacking is even ...
Food/Beverage
Healthy Dinner in a Pinch with Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees #FrozenFacts
Although most of my meals are made from scratch, which is the way I prefer, motherhood has taken a toll on the amount of time I have to get everything I need to get done on most days. I finally understand what people mean when they say "there just aren't enough hours..." This is me on most days, especially since my toddler has started school. By the time we get home from school, do homework, take baths, and settle in, the clock has been ticking ...
Losterfest is Here! (through April 14,2013)
Weekend dinners with the family are typically thought and and thoroughly prepared for - in a "normal" family. In my family, weekend dinners are thrown together, hodgepodge meals that always come out great and always accompanied by great company and lots of quirky family members. I almost feel bad for my mom and mother in law, who hold the burden of cooking for my hubby and our small family each weekend, but I'm almost positive they enjoy the ...
Homemade Baby Food Has Never Been Easier!
Making baby food is part of our everyday routine. With both my girls, I made homemade baby food with only the best, organic ingredients and none of the other additives of preservatives baby food manufacturers include in their "all natural" food jars. With my oldest daughter, the process of baby food making seemed to be an all day task. Since I was working, I would have to make weekly batches on the weekend, then freeze and store. The process ...
Give Them A Breakfast They Will Love With Aunt Jemima #AJLilGriddlesCG #spon
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what do you do when you have two kids that refuse to eat breakfast? I know many adults, including myself, are guilty of skipping the meal that jumpstarts your metabolism and fuels your body, but when it comes to children, they should get a good start to their day. I notice that when my toddler doesn't have breakfast, she tends to be moodier, tired, and sluggish throughout the ...
Egg Dying With PAAS
Easter is a big deal around here! We are Greek Orthodox and Easter is our biggest holiday, rich in traditions. If you have any Greek friends, then you may already know about some Greek Easter traditions, such as the lamb on the spit and the bright red Easter eggs. It's so important that our Easter eggs are red, because they symbolize the blood of Christ. I may not be too religious, but the traditions are so important to me because it's who I am. ...
A Divine Intervention by Skinny Cow #skinnydivine
I'm sure many people can relate - whether it is in the afternoon or immediately after dinner, the intense craving for something small and sweet takes over but before you know it, you've finished the entire dark chocolate bunny you planned on giving your tot for Easter. Then you do the unthinkable; you turn over the package and realize you've consumed 5 servings at 150 calories each. Afraid to do the math, you throw out the evidence and go on ...
If You Love Coffee, Then I Have News for YOU! #TonxCoffee
Hi, my name is Elaina and I'm a coffee addict. What's not to love about coffee? My ideal time out for mommy is drinking my coffee while it's still warm, and actually enjoying it. I love the smell, taste, and smoothness of a good cup of coffee. You can say I'm a bit of a coffee snob and will not drink just any coffee. One thing I noticed is that you can really tell the quality of the coffee beans in a cup of coffee. And yes, coffee CAN spoil, or ...