Category: ’Healthy Eating’

Summer is for Potty Learning: 7 Tips

June 17th, 2013 by Moorea - 6 Comments

Summer is for Potty Learning: 7 Tips

There are many reasons why summer is a great time to introduce potty, practice or solidify potty skills! Whether you are currently doing EC, early potty (10-18mo), Toddler or Preschool Potty Learning or if you are just considering starting, here are 7 some tips for Summer.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Cloth Diapers, Ecological Responsibility, Elimination Communication, Featured, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

Giveaway: Reusable Food Pouches From Little Green Pouch – $42 ARV {6/29; US}

June 15th, 2013 by Emily Bartnikowski - 9 Comments

Milk!

Little Green Pouch makes convenient, cute, reusable snack pouches for children and families. These are a fantastic, eco-friendly choice for those of us with babies, toddlers, or kids going off to school to use in their lunch boxes every day! They are easily washed and refilled with a healthy snack like homemade applesauce or yogurt.  Read More…

9 Comments | Posted in Current Giveaways, Ecological Responsibility, Feeding With Love, Green Living, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways, Starting Solids

Toddlers’ Birthday Parties Made Healthy

June 10th, 2013 by Christine - 2 Comments

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Don’t feel compelled to provide a mountain of treats, most of which will go half-eaten and tossed. A prettily laid out table, with attractive and colorful treats, will make any toddler happy.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

10 Things *Not* to Do to Help Your Child Eat

April 12th, 2013 by Emily Bartnikowski - 13 Comments

10 Things *Not* to Do to Help Your Child Eat

There’s a lot of talk these days about how to get your kids to eat. But really, it’s all about approach and finesse and what not to do. With that in mind, here are ten things that you need to give up before your child will come around to the foodie way of doing things.  Read More…

13 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

200 Family Activities for Spring

April 5th, 2013 by Mandy - 6 Comments

200 Family Activities for Spring

There are many great things about spring, and one of those is the ability to do some more activities outdoors and elsewhere. Check out our list of fun things to do with your family this spring!  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Activism, Arts and Crafts, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Homeschooling, Keeping Active, Love of Nature, Natural Learning, Playtime, Reading

Ethics, a Budget, and Your Taste Buds: The 3/4ths Rule

March 31st, 2013 by Emily Bartnikowski - 4 Comments

Ethics, a Budget, and Your Taste Buds: The 3/4ths Rule

Part of an ongoing series to help you hit the perfect balance of budget-friendly, ethical, delicious meals. Today we talk picnic food and doing the best you can with what you have.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Activism, Environmentalism, Healthy Eating

Baked Oatmeal with Fruit – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free

March 24th, 2013 by Amy - 5 Comments

Baked Oatmeal with Fruit – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free

Amy of Presence Parenting shares a simple recipe for baked oatmeal that can also turn into a take along snack.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Starting Solids

Oatmeal Pancake Recipe – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free

March 10th, 2013 by Amy - 4 Comments

Oatmeal Pancake Recipe – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free

Amy of Presence Parenting shares a simple recipe for gluten free oat based pancakes.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Recipes, Starting Solids

Special Diets: Vegan

March 3rd, 2013 by Amanda - Leave a comment

Special Diets: Vegan

We’ve asked some of our volunteers to share their stories about how they got started on a special diet. This interview is with Melissa from Vibrant Wanderings, who has been vegan for eight years.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

Special Order: Requesting Allergy Friendly Kid’s Meals

February 25th, 2013 by Shannon - Leave a comment

Special Order: Requesting Allergy Friendly Kid’s Meals

Most restaurants offer kids’ meals consisting of chicken tenders, hamburgers, and pasta. One day, I finally got fed up and sent a letter to one of our favorite eateries. This is what happened.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

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