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Is Sparkling Water Good For Kids? Get The Facts!

May 27, 2020 by Sally

Is it okay for kids to drink sparkling water? Is it bad for teeth? Is it hydrating? Get the facts about fizzy water here. For kids who don’t love plain water and parents who aren’t fans of soda, sparkling water can feel like a good compromise.  But if you’ve wondered whether it’s okay for them …

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What Are Healthy Drinks For Kids?

September 18, 2019 by Sally

What are healthy drinks for kids–and which ones should you limit or avoid? Here are some guidelines. Thanks to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. There’s a lot of focus on what kids eat (or won’t eat!). But drinks deserve attention too– especially right now, because they’ve …

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How to Make Real Fruit Soda

May 31, 2018 by Sally

How to make homemade fruit soda using just four ingredients, including real fruit! Perfect for parties and special occasions. Thank you to the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association for sponsoring this post. In our household, we have a love-hate relationship with soda. Meaning, my kids love it. I hate it. I’m okay with my …

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How to Make Fruit-Infused Water

How to Make Fruit Infused Water

May 9, 2016 by Sally

Here’s the sad truth: I don’t love the taste of plain water. (I fess up to that one and a few more in My 5 Worst Eating Habits). I mean, It’s fine. But it rarely gets me chugging like I should. A little bit of flavoring? That’s a game-changer. Fruit infused water is such a light, refreshing solution. …

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How to order a healthier drink at Starbucks

How to Order a Healthier Drink at Starbucks

November 27, 2015 by Sally

Here are four simple ways to order a lighter, healthier drinks at Starbucks. Tis the season to be jolly…and drink too many Peppermint Mochas. Don’t get me wrong: I’m all for enjoying special once-a-year holiday treats. I fully intend to eat my mom’s chocolate fudge and my mother-in-law’s Christmas Eve crab dip without an ounce of guilt or shame. …

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5 Daily Health Habits I'm Teaching My Kids

5 Daily Health Habits I’m Teaching My Kids

October 23, 2015 by Sally

This month, I’m partnering with the National Milk Life Campaign’s Back-to-School program. I was compensated for writing this post, but all opinions are (as always!) my own. Nobody’s perfect. It’s a reality that I promote on this blog and something I show in plain view in my What We Ate Wednesday feature. Sometimes my dinner …

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4 Myths about Milk

4 Myths About Milk

October 11, 2015 by Sally

This month, I’m partnering with the National Milk Life Campaign’s Back-to-School program. I was compensated for writing this post, but all opinions are (as always!) my own. To me, milk is a no-brainer. It’s something I’ve always had in the fridge, drank, and served to my kids. We go through a few gallons a week, …

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