Today I am trying something new, something that I have been meaning to do, but kept postponing. Now is the perfect time to share this as we just ended another year and the new year is opening before our eyes. Today is a good time to think about the past (what worked and what didn’t) and a good time to [...]
Are you ready for Christmas? We sure are! Making gingerbread men cookies and planning our Christmas activities. There is no better time than the end of November to bake cookies and shop for Christmas presents ;-). Please tell me I am not the only one doing this so early this year! I asked my son what Christmas desserts he would [...]
The best method to keep your child healthy this winter is to make their immune system strong for fighting off all the bacteria and viruses that come its way. Kids are bombarded with germs at school, on the bus, at a friend’s house, etc. Many children don’t remember to wash their hands very often. Because of this perfect storm, it’s [...]
Are you ready for more than 50 healthy and tasty lunch ideas for kids? Me too! But first, I would like to talk (just a bit) about breakfasts. We are known for unusual breakfasts at our house. They are not really unusual for us as my kids are used to them by now ;-) . This is what my kids eat [...]
This summer we planned to go to a few U-pick farms in Alberta (the province where we live). But the summer was rainy and we ended up going to only 2 farms as during many weekends the rain prevented us from leaving the house. Plus we had other weekend plans that didn’t include visiting a U-pick farm. I am hoping that [...]
Smoothies are a great way to include plenty of nutrients in our kids’ diets. Smoothies are especially great for picky eaters who have a limited number of preferred foods. Adding sweet fruits to their smoothies masks the taste of vegetables. The perfect smoothie for a picky eater! When I make smoothies for my family, I load them with as much [...]
When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time on my relatives’ farms. Spending time on the farm was one of the most fun times of my life. Most of our relatives lived on farms in the North and in the South of Romania. Every summer, my parents and I would pack the car and drive either to [...]
You are probably wondering why “how to choose the best watermelon” deserves a whole post, aren’t you? Let me tell you why. I LOVE watermelon. Like really, really LOVE it, not just like it. I have beautiful childhood memories of eating amazingly sweet watermelon on a farm while visiting my dad’s relatives in the north of Romania. I was born [...]
Poop conversations happen daily at our house. Not because anyone is constipated, but because I like to keep track of every member of my family’s pooping habits. I know, quite glamorous. But you know what, nothing makes me happier than hearing that everybody has easy daily poops. Okay, maybe a trip to Greece would make me happier ;-) . Anyway, pooping is [...]
I have been writing about picky eating and constipation since I started this site over 2 years ago. If you have been following me, you know that I am very passionate about these two topics. And if you have a picky eater or a constipated child, this might be the moment you have been waiting for. Why do I talk a lot [...]