Taking a toddler out to dinner can be a fun, but also very stressful experience. Taking a toddler out to dinner who has allergies, oral aversions, and sensory issues… Well let’s just say the thought of it exhausted me for a long time. When he threw up not once, but THREE times at one of our favorite family friendly dining spots – I thought our days of eating outside the home were … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats #PoweredByOrgain
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Orgain. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” If you looked only at the amount of food eaten in a single day by my 6 year old you would likely think he is a grown man, and not a growing boy. His appetite is never ending and I probably hear "Mom, I'm hungry!" at … [Read more...]
10 Quick and Easy School Lunch Ideas
Going back to school is a fun time of year, but it can also quickly become a crazy time of year. As you and your child(ren) get into the swing of a new schedule, mornings can often be overwhelming for everyone. Having some quick and easy school lunch ideas can keep your mornings smooth and simple so everyone gets off to school in a good mood! We start our morning with a healthy breakfast. My … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Back To School with my 1st Grader!
I can't believe my little man started 1st grade this week! I swear it seems like yesterday I was up late at night wondering if I was doing this "parenting" thing right or not. While this year wasn't as rough emotionally as starting kindergarten was, the truth is I still spend a lot of time wondering if I'm doing the whole parenting thing right. Except instead of worrying about when we … [Read more...]
Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Yum This is one of my current favorite salads. I like that I can make it ahead of time and use it as a side or add my favorite protein and have it as a complete meal. You might have noticed it was in my first 21 Day Fix Meal Plan. If you are following that plan this would have 1 Yellow, 2 Green, 1 Blue, 1 Orange, and 1 Tbsp. Add your protein and you'd just add on one red container. If you … [Read more...]