Proper bite size foods are so important for child safety. Choking is a common cause of child suffocation. Use scissors to cut foods to the appropriate size for infants and toddlers. I keep a pair in the kitchen just for cutting food. Cutting and chopping takes time and is tedious at times. This is a … Read more
It is cherry picking season! Chery picking is a fun family activity and the experience will not disappoint! Get outside, explore and show your kids something new and fun. Scroll down for a list of U-Pick cherry locations in the Bay Area! Many farms just opened and the season is short. Plan to go in … Read more
Do any other mamas stand in the store inspecting every piece of fruit and still not know which one to bring home? I do! 🙋🏻♀️ Some fruits are easy, other fruits are a little more difficult. 🙌🏼 Helpful hints for ripe papayas: 🟠 Yellow and speckles of green outside 🟠 Soft, but not mushy exterior … Read more
Healthy Snack Series Banana Roll Ups… So easy!!! Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers or a quick and creative kid snack! What you will need: 1 Large Tortilla 2 Tbsp Nut Butter 1 Banana Spread nut butter to cover tortilla Place Banana in center of tortilla Roll and slice into bite size pieces Each slice contains … Read more
How to make hard boiled eggs for Easter and any other day! I usually boil 12-14 eggs at a time. It is enough to last for a few days in the refrigerator and to make a small egg salad. They key to preventing cracks is to start with COLD water. I have also found … Read more
Spring is such a great season! Fresh air, showers, flowers blooming, birds chirping, it all feels like a fresh start! Here is a spring bucket list that keeps safety precautions in mind. Do what you are comfortable with and add to the list too. There are no rules to our bucket lists. Feed ducks Visit … Read more
Sometimes you just need to mix it up and change your routine. Not a runner? Try a quick run. Maybe not a marathon, and not a whole mile either. Possibly a quick jog mixed in a walk and you might find a new hobby! I personally love mixing it up to unplug from technology. Technology … Read more
🎃Simple🎃Healthy🎃Tasty🎃Festive🎃 👻These Halloween snacks are super easy to make and your kids will love them! For toddlers, cut the grapes into half or quarter and when ready to eat, cut the cutie slices in half. 👻SHOPPING LIST Cantaloupe Grapes Blackberries Cuties Celery Kabob sticks 👻If you can’t find green grapes or cantaloupe, swap them out … Read more
Looking forward to the fall weather… I was inspired to make a family recipe created by my stepfather. One of the best perks is it takes approximately 10-15 minutes from start to finish! You have the option to let it simmer on the stove or let it sit for a little while to let the … Read more
Staying at home, less trips to the store, could mean more of a challenge to keep fresh produce on hand. Start thinking about ways that you can save your produce for another week! Here, I steamed cauliflower and brussels sprouts. Before cooking, I separated portions out, cleaned and washed, cut the ends off, and dipped … Read more