Family Meals with Mary Ellen Phipps (ep 52)
Meet one Houston mom who’s sharing her story of feeding two kids while dealing with Type 1 Diabetes and a husband with celiac disease. Her story is refreshingly honest, and a reminder that we can set our family’s up for nutrition success, no matter the…
Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Shredded chicken thighs made incredibly tender in a rich tomato sauce with hints of Indian spices…oh yes! This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is an easy family dinner that everyone at the table (babies on up!) can enjoy. Instant Pot Butter Chicken If you…
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned as a parent, it’s that iced cookies are always the most exciting thing on the dessert table. And while they so often just taste sweet to me, my oldest adores eating and making them, so we try make at least one batch during the holidays. With her in mind, and also in an effort to make a treat that my younger toddler can enjoy, I made these Lower Sugar Gingerbread Cookies. They’re just slightly sweet, have a hint of spice perfect for this time of the year, and the simple icing on top gives ample opportunities for the kids to get in on the decorating action.
The Best Salt Dough Ornaments
Learn how to make classic salt dough ornaments with the kids—with baking, painting, and storage info. This method is straight forward, easy, and thorough—and they a perfect kids holiday gift for grandparents, teachers, and loved ones! Salt Dough Orname…
30 Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
With Christmas just around the corner, we’re all in get-it-done mode. One thing that might get overlooked is planning your toddler’s stocking—so today I have a fun list of stocking stuffers! I’m focusing on candy-free ideas here, since our littles are sweet enough!—and the list includes many things that both of my girls love.
Sauteed Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Lemon and Honey
I’ve been assuming that my kids wouldn’t like Brussels sprouts, but then it dawned on me that if I figured out a way to balance out their bitterness, they might actually go for them—especially since I know that they usually (most of the time!) like broccoli. These Lemon Honey Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan were my solution!
Baby Food Storage: Tips on Freezing and Best Containers
Learn the secrets to storing and freezing homemade baby food for ultimate freshness—AND the best baby food storage containers to use to ensure that you never waste what you make! Baby Food Storage Going through the effort to make homemade baby food rea…
10 Simple Ways to Love Your Body Right Now (ep 51)
Motherhood (and just life) can dramatically change how we feel about our bodies, but it is 100% possible to love your body without losing weight or dieting today…because sometimes it’s just all about how you’re actually thinking about your body that…
15 Best Healthy Cookies for Kids
Bake up the best healthy cookies to share with the kids, from Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Healthy Sugar Cookies, to Oatmeal Raisin, Pumpkin Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Applesauce Cookies, and more! Healthy Cookies In my mind, dessert is mean…
Healthy Maple Cornbread Muffins
Of all of the breads that I bake, cornbread muffins often seems to be at the top of my list—and these Maple Cornbread Muffins are always in regular rotation! They’re soft, easy to mix up, and store well in the fridge or freezer. Oh and the kids love th…
