I made this sandwich for myself recently. I bought all the ingredients at the store. I toasted the bread, tossed the arugula in vinegar and oil, ...
For Moms
How I Eat Differently Now Than I Did In My 20s
My 20s were full of change and adventure. After college, I moved from a small town to New York City and worked at two magazines. Then I relocated to ...
Life’s Too Short To Worry About A Muffin Top
I was recently having lunch with a friend, who, like me, is in her 40s. And who, like me, is active and eats a healthy diet. I was griping about the ...
Foods For Fertility
Though I didn't have issues with becoming pregnant, I saw several friends and family members struggle with the pain and stress of infertility, ...
How Feeding A Tween Is Harder
Last week I wrote about how feeding tweens is easier in many ways than feeding younger kids (read How Feeding A Tween Is Easier). But in some ways, ...
How Feeding A Tween Is Easier
Every stage of parenting has its challenges, even when it comes to food. I can still vividly recall the painful breastfeeding struggles and maddening ...
How I Finally Got A Bikini Body
When I was a child, there were a few things I thought I’d do when I was a grown-up: Put on lipstick and heels every day, have hair like Jaclyn Smith ...
Why I Fed My Second Baby Differently
This is a guest post by fellow dietitian blogger Katie Serbinski, who blogs at Mom to Mom Nutrition. Katie is a busy mom of two little boys. Though ...
Mom, Thank You For Never Talking About Your Weight (Or Mine)
Like most moms, mine occasionally dispenses unsolicited advice about my appearance. Over the years, she has politely questioned my clunky shoes, my ...
How to Boost Motivation With One Simple Trick
It's no secret that I have struggled to exercise consistently since my kids were born (read: Fall Off Exercise Wagon. Get Back On. Repeat.). I ...
My Word For 2016
Last year, I took a cue from some favorite bloggers (like InspiredRD and Danielle Omar) and chose a word for the year to guide me. My word for 2015 ...
10 Books I Couldn’t Put Down This Year
I'm taking a quick detour from all things kids, food, and eating to talk books. Reading fiction is something I've been able to rediscover as my kids ...
