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February 5, 2012

Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Finding healthy snacks that kids will actually eat can be a serious challenge. I try and always keep a few healthy snack choices in the house but the most popular choices seem to be the ones that my kids can just grab and eat. Even a few steps of preparation like slicing up cubes of cheese for … [Read more...]

Give Your Kids an Immunity Boost

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Cold and Flu season is upon us. That means it’s time to get a little boost in vitamin C for your whole family. While oranges are often our first thought as a natural source of Vitamin C, there are several other veggies that have much higher levels. The recommended daily amount (RDA) of vitamin C … [Read more...]

Creamy Yogurt Cups a Perfect After School Snack

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Two times of the day that can be a little hairy at our house are breakfast and after school.  The kiddos are hungry and they are looking for whatever isn't nailed down to eat.  If not careful, they will eat their body weight in junk and empty calories.  One trick I have is to make sure to have … [Read more...]

Nutella Marshmallow Puffs

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With the start of school I know we are all looking for a fun, easy after school treats for the kiddos and this one couldn't be easier!  This recipe is rather near a dear to my heart because it is one of my families favorites after a fun trip to Paris a few years ago. Walking down a picturesque … [Read more...]

Recipe: Raspberry Lemonade Poke Cupcakes

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When it comes to cupcakes, I'm normally a straight chocolate fan. My oldest son is not a huge chocolate fan though (I know. I have no idea how he's related to me) so for his 8th birthday he requested raspberry lemonade cake. It wasn't until his party that we realized I'd made him a pink cake with … [Read more...]