As a follow-up to my last blog post on living a healthy lifestyle, I wanted to do a little research about how to get an energy boost without using too much caffeine, energy drinks, or buying expensive supplements that may not work. Since I am not getting paid by anyone to write this post and …
I told myself that when my children were old enough to eat any food that was not a puree, they would eat what my husband and I ate. I just chuckled while I was writing that by the way. Every once in a while, all stars align and the 4 of us share a meal …
Is that what you say to yourself every night or morning while getting food ready for your kids? I sure don’t and I won’t write here what I am actually thinking… Packing lunches is yet another thing on the list of never-ending tasks of to-do’s at the end (or beginning) of a long day. I …
I never spent too much time thinking about snacking until I was in residency. I had horrible eating habits in high school and college. I didn’t do much better in medical school, where half my calories came from coffee, milk, and sugar. Once I started residency, snacking became key because I would never know if …
When I think of warm weather, I think of dining al fresco. Our meals have become less romantic with two young children, but it doesn’t mean we can’t try! I used to do fun picnics with wine and cheese in Central Park while I was in residency in New York. These days, I try to …
I am very much looking forward to June since we have a few beach and mountain trips planned. This also means we will be eating lots of meals away from home, which can become expensive quickly. Before I had children, I didn’t think much about meal planning or prepping when going away for short trips. …
As much as I enjoy four seasons after having lived in FL for many years, I always look forward to the warm weather returning every Spring. We are now a week away from the official start of the summer with Memorial Day just around the corner and I can’t wait for more outdoor meals! It …
When my first child was born, I was very strict about what she ate. Once she started solids, all her food was made at home and I only bought “organic” snacks, including little puffs and cereal bars. It is possible she didn’t try Goldfish until she was almost two! Things were different when our son …
Since the pandemic started over a year ago, many of us stopped eating outside our home. Some people stopped going in to work and most children are eating more meals at the house as well, especially if doing virtual schooling options. I have heard or seen around Facebook groups many mothers complain that they simply …
I am super excited that the weather is finally starting to get consistently warm in my area. As a transplant from Florida, the winters in the Northeast have not been easy for me. Spring and summer seasons mean lots of fresh, local ingredients and even going to pick fruit with my littles. I know a …