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Spinach Banana Muffins
On March 9, 2019 by karenSpinach Banana Muffins Recipe Delicious banana muffins filled with fruit and veggies, and naturally green, to make the perfect St. Patrick’s Day snack! Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or use ap flour) 1 cup ap flour ½ cup white sugar (you could also use coconut sugar) 2 tsp baking powder 1
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the top 12 foods to buy organic for your baby
On May 17, 2018 by karenWe experience it each time we step into a grocery store. That organic or not-organic dilemma. Do we choose the more expensive “organic” apples and feel confident that we are feeding our family healthy produce (but have the money-guilt), or do we go for the less expensive “non-organic” apples, feeling glad that we will save
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Super Smoothies for Tiny Tummies
On May 1, 2018 by karenSmoothies are a staple in our house year-round. My kids love to drink them, and I love that they are quick and easy to make, packed with superfoods, portable if necessary and fast to clean up. Babies as young as 7 months can enjoy smoothies, as long as they are made with baby-safe ingredients and
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30+ High-protein Snacks For Nursing Mamas
On April 19, 2018 by karenAre you nursing a little one and finding that you are hungry ALL-THE-TIME?? There is reason to the madness – we’ve learned that breastfeeding mamas require almost two times as much protein then non-nursing women. In fact, according to The American Pregnancy Association, pregnant and nursing mothers should aim for eating 75 to 100 grams
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How to Introduce Your Baby to Peanuts, Eggs, and Other Allergens
On April 5, 2018 by karenUntil recently new parents were told to avoid allergenic foods (such as cow’s milk, eggs and nuts) until baby is at least 12 months old, but now, with the release of prominent research supporting a different approach, these recommendations have changed. What the Research Says New evidence-based research studies, like the landmark LEAP (Learning
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5 Healthy Smash Cakes for Your Baby’s Birthday
On March 22, 2018 by karenThis week is going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, as my precious baby is turning ONE! I know everyone says they grow up so fast, but man, I just can’t believe how quickly this first year went by. I’ve been debating on whether to just do a regular ole’ chocolate cake for his smash
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Spring Home and Garden Show Recipes
On March 9, 2018 by karenWhat an honor it is to be invited back to Kitchen Stage at the Salt Lake Tribute Home and Garden Show! This show I’ll be making four quick and healthy springtime recipes that the whole family will love – fudgey chocolate overnight oats, pineapple green smoothie, cauliflower mac n’ cheese, and avocado deviled eggs. If
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Healthy Cooking Tips for the Whole Family + 3 Recipes!
On January 9, 2018 by karenIt’s the New Year, and one thing many of us want to do is eat more whole foods. What has been really helpful to me lately is to take it meal by meal, snack by snack, and intentionally choosing to rotate through the food groups throughout the day so that I make sure I’m at
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4 holiday inspired purees for baby
On December 7, 2017 by karenIt’s finally my favorite time of the year: Christmas Time! I love everything about this season: the snow, the Christmas lights, the holiday music, seriously EVERYTHING! And if your love for Christmas is as serious as mine then that means EVERYONE within eye’s sight has to love Christmas too… bless my poor husband’s heart. I