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National Parks Road Trip: 7 Parks In 6 Days in Utah & Arizona
Planning a national parks road trip to Utah and Arizona? Here's our day-to-day itinerary with hotels, restaurants, and activities. This ...
15 Fun Ideas For Lunch Boxes
Need easy, kid-friendly ideas for lunch boxes? Check out these simple, nourishing recipes your kids will love having in their lunch. You'll never ...
5 Things That Harm A Girl’s Body Image
A girl's body image can really suffer during puberty. Here's how you can help your daughter. This is a guest post by Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD. ...
How To Make an ALDI Summer Snack Board
The Snack Board is an easy, nutritious, and crowd-pleasing solution for summer! Here's how to make an affordable one with ALDI. Thank you to ALDI ...
Chocolate Granola Bars
Your kids will love baking (and eating!) these soft, chewy Chocolate Granola Bars, from the cookbook Super Simple Baking For Kids. Are boxed ...
Let’s Talk About Weight
Something interesting has happened since I became a dietitian nearly 15 years ago: Weight has become a very touchy subject. Back when I got my ...
Is MSG Bad For You?
Wondering if MSG is safe and whether you should avoid it? Get the facts on how MSG got a bad reputation--and where things stand now. It's a ...
29 Ways To Serve Chickpeas To Kids
Chickpeas are a great source of sustainable protein for your family. Here are 29 different ways to serve chickpeas to your kids. (This post is NOT ...
Creamy Greek Yogurt Poppyseed Dressing
This Creamy Greek Yogurt Poppyseed Dressing mixes up in minutes and has a tangy-sweet flavor that's perfect your favorite leafy greens. When it ...
A Beginner’s Guide To Making Compost At Home
Want to repurpose your food scraps and create a no-cost, environmentally-friendly fertilizer? Here's how to compost at home. When I was growing ...
Whole Wheat Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips
This moist, sweet banana bread with chocolate chips is made using whole wheat pastry flour. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, and ...