Real Mom Nutrition
A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.
Stir together a batch of homemade lemonade using bottled lemon juice to save time. It’s a sweet and refreshing treat! If you want a treat, make it yourself. It’s a rule of thumb that makes sense to me, especially with sweet drinks. Because at the risk of being the fun police, even homemade drinks like …
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 …
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 …
Yes, ALDI has wine! Here’s everything you need to know about buying wine at ALDI (plus how to create a build-your-own mimosa bar that’s fun and affordable!). Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! Even ALDI super fans have what my friend calls “ALDI A-Ha Moments”. Discovering they carry affordable organic milk and eggs? …
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 …
This Copy Cat Starbucks Vanilla Steamer is rich, cream, and sweet–and it has NO caffeine or coffee, so it’s perfect for kids too. One of my standard cold-weather orders at Starbucks is a Vanilla Steamer, which is simply warm milk with vanilla syrup topped with frothed milk–and sometimes, if I’m throwing caution to the wind, …
For some kids, drinking something green can be a tough sell. I know it was for mine. But all it took was a silly name–The Incredible Hulk Smoothie!–and a little a bit of sweetness. After that first sip? Sold. Green smoothies are a perfect vehicle for boosting daily veggies, especially green leafies–something most kids woefully need. (How’s your child doing? Check …
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. …
Make a batch of these Chocolate Milk Ice Cubes to flavor white milk, coffee, or smoothies. “Mom, I have an idea for your blog.” Were any sweeter words ever spoken? My 11 year old came to me last week with this nifty concept: Freeze chocolate milk in an ice cube tray–then use the cubes to flavor …
I’m very happy to be working with Wild Blueberries, who sponsored today’s post. My freezer is full of bags of frozen fruit for smoothies. Some (like frozen mango) are store-bought, others (like frozen peaches and strawberries) are squirreled away after our summer u-pick adventures. But I hadn’t tried frozen Wild Blueberries until I visited Maine last summer to …
I’m a little late to the smoothie bowl scene (as I was with avocado toast and podcasts). At first, I sort of didn’t get it. Eat a smoothie out of a bowl? With a spoon? Yes. And yes. And top it with all manner of yummy stuff that gives great texture and boosts the nutrition …
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. …
