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These Homemade Marshmallows are a fun project for kids and simple to whip up, no candy thermometer needed! A perfect treat for a cold day. I’m not going to call these “Healthy Homemade Marshmallows”. They’re MARSHMALLOWS, after all. They’re spongy clouds of sugar. I’m not going to sugarcoat it for you (see what I did…
New braces can make your child’s teeth hurt. Wondering what to feed your kid while her mouth is sensitive? Here are 30 healthy foods for braces. When my 14 year old got braces last week, I wasn’t prepared. For the pain, that is. The poor guy was in so much discomfort that he was up…
We have a house rule that if you want to indulge in potty-talk, you have to do it in the bathroom. So I’m going to violate my own rule and talk about things that would make my boys giggle. All in the name of helping another person avoid the gas, bloating, and belly pain I…
This easy granola uses up whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand. It makes an easy, healthy breakfast or snack. Starting fresh in January just feels right. The minute the holidays end, I have an intense urge to pack up every speck of festive decorations, vacuum the whole house, and send at least ten…
These easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels take just five minutes and three ingredients to make and are perfect for snacks and lunch boxes. I grew up eating a version of these that my mom folded into a genuine-looking pinwheels (I shared the how-to over on Mom to Mom Nutrition). I also shared how to make…
This Instant Pot Turkey Soup is one of my family’s favorites, featuring lean, flavorful turkey cutlets and dumplings in a thick, lemony broth. Thank you to the National Turkey Federation for sponsoring this post! I am always cold. Scratch that. I am cold approximately nine months out of the year. I’ve always been that way….
Pomegranates are healthy and in season! But cutting them can be tricky and messy. Here’s an easy way to open a pomegranate and get the juicy seeds inside. As much as I miss summer produce (peaches! blueberries! watermelon!), I’m trying to embrace and enjoy winter produce as much as I can. That means I’m buying…
These homemade Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies are easy to make, tender and buttery, and topped with naturally colored frosting. And you don’t have to chill the dough! Thank you to the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association for sponsoring this post! Of all the holiday goodies we make, classic cut-out sugar cookies are my kids’…