By: Kristen Yarker Whether it is for daycare, preschool or kindergarten, packing lunches can be stressful. Parents often ask me for help in planning lunches and snacks for their kids. Especially their picky eaters. They know that they’re stuck in a rut. But they don’t…
Read More...Date Ideas in Edmonton & St Albert
(Photo Credit) Wintertime in Edmonton & St Albert can make for some fun & unique date ideas, check out my picks below and spread some love this winter! If you are feeling active… Head to the swimming pool and pretend you are somewhere tropical….
Read More...Recipe: Easy Fish Tacos
This easy fish tacos recipe is simple, fast, and just as yummy as restaurant varieties. You can adapt it to make even healthier with corn tortillas, less salt, and non-fat sour cream. You will need: white fish fillets (I like tilapia) tortillas (small) salt &…
Read More...The One Thing You’re Not Doing For Your Child’s Good Nutrition
By: Kristen Yarker Want to know the often missed (But Hugely Important) strategy for your child’s good nutrition? There is significant influence on your child’s eating habits and nutritional health that you likely haven’t considered. Every parent I’ve met is willing to go to great…
Read More...Recipe: Soft Ginger Cookies
By: Leanne Janzen, Modern Mama Winnipeg Doesn’t my snowman cookie jar just look handsome? He is the best for this time of year, and we always get a lot of use out of him! This morning I decided to whip up a batch of soft…
Read More...Cheesy Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa
Ok, so the holidays are coming and you’ve already been naughty, in the eating healthy department that is! With so many parties and reasons to celebrate it is hard to stay on track. I like to make myself feel better by making something healthy yet…
Read More...Recipe: Gingersnap Cookies
Gingersnap cookies might just be my favorite holiday treat so I wanted to share my Grandma’s recipe with you! You will need: 3/4 cup Shortening 1 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Molasses 1 egg 2 + 1/4 cups flour (I used 1 + 1/2…
Read More...Recipe: Roasted Chickpeas
Just the other day I made roasted Chickpeas for the first time and oh my goodness they were good! Super quick; easy and my kids love them too! You will need: Chickpeas Olive Oil Spices (various, listed below) I started with dried chickpeas and…
Read More...Healthy Halloween Treats
By: Dr. Keith Kantor Halloween candy is typically processed full of dye, high fructose corn syrup and excessive amounts of sugar and other harmful preservatives. Halloween is the kickoff to holiday weight gain, avoid having the treats in the house and opt for a healthy…
Read More...Healthy Halloween Treats
By: Dr. Keith Kantor Halloween candy is typically processed full of dye, high fructose corn syrup and excessive amounts of sugar and other harmful preservatives. Halloween is the kickoff to holiday weight gain, avoid having the treats in the house and opt for a healthy…
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