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Instant Pot Farro Enchilada Casserole

Instant Pot Farro Enchilada Casserole

April 14, 2020 by Lindsay 5 Comments

This Instant Pot Farro Enchilada Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's also great for meal prep, freezes well and is made with pantry staples! Hi friends! I've got a recipe for Instant Pot Farro Enchilada Casserole to share with ...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Food Prep Tagged With: Black Bean, Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Corn, Farro, Green Chilis, Tomato

Workout Ideas For Kids

Workout Ideas For Kids

April 13, 2020 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

Looking for workout ideas for kids? There are lots of great options on YouTube, plus you can easily create your own Tabata or deck of cards workout to get kids up and moving! Hi friends! I've been sharing some of our favorite workout ideas ...

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Filed Under: Kids, Round-Ups

household item toys

Household Item Toys

April 7, 2020 by Lindsay 2 Comments

These everyday household item toys just might keep your kids entertained for a surprisingly long time. You likely have most of them at home already! Great for babies and toddlers too! Hi friends! I wanted to share a list of household item ...

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Carrot Applesauce Muffins

Carrot Applesauce Muffins

April 6, 2020 by Lindsay 13 Comments

These Carrot Applesauce Muffins are lightly sweetened and kid-friendly. Made with pantry staples, they freeze well and are great for a healthy breakfast, lunch or snack! Hi friends! I can't wait to share these Carrot Applesauce Muffins with ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Baking, Snack Tagged With: Applesauce, Carrot, Egg, Ground Flaxseed, Maple Syrup, Oil, White Whole Wheat Flour

Healthy Microwave Popcorn in a paper lunch sack

Healthy Microwave Popcorn

April 2, 2020 by Lindsay 71 Comments

Is popcorn good for you? It makes a great healthy snack! Here's how to make healthy microwave popcorn with just popcorn kernels and a paper lunch sack! A whole grain snack for older kids and adults and you can flavor it any way you want ...

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Filed Under: Snack Tagged With: Popcorn

Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

25+ Breakfast Ideas For Kids

April 1, 2020 by Lindsay 3 Comments

These Breakfast Ideas for Kids are simple to make on a busy morning and sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. Use them if you're stuck in a breakfast rut or serve them as lunch, dinner or a snack! Hi friends! I wanted to share some ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Kids, Round-Ups

Easy At-Home Activities For Kids

At-Home Activities For Kids

March 26, 2020 by Lindsay 2 Comments

Here are 35+ At-Home Activities For Kids!  These simple ideas are great for when you're stuck at home due to illness, weather, or a break from school. Most can be modified for a wide range of ages. Hi friends! I've got more at home ...

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Filed Under: Kids, Round-Ups

Easy Weeknight Meal Ideas

Easy Weeknight Meals

March 25, 2020 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

These easy weeknight meals rely on a lot of fridge, freezer and pantry staples so you should be able to make them fairly quickly for lunch or dinner at almost any time! Hi friends! I'm here with some easy weeknight meal ideas for you! Last ...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Round-Ups

Mail a hug kid activity

Mail A Hug: An Easy Way To Brighten Someone’s Day

March 23, 2020 by Lindsay 19 Comments

Have your kids mail a hug to friends and family that they don't see often! It's a fun, easy way to brighten someone's day. Hi friends! Last Fall, we did this mail a hug activity as part of our 75 Acts of Kindness for Kids challenge and it ...

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Round-up of 20 Kid-Friendly Baking Recipes

Kid-Friendly Baking Recipes

March 19, 2020 by Lindsay 6 Comments

These Kid-Friendly Baking Recipes are perfect for getting into the kitchen with your kids. They're packed with vegetables, legumes, beans and more for healthy snacks the kids will love! Hi friends! This round-up of kid-friendly baking ...

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Filed Under: Baking, Round-Ups, Snack

Sausage and white bean soup with noodles, carrots and peppers

Sausage and White Bean Soup

March 18, 2020 by Lindsay 1 Comment

This Sausage and White Bean Soup is simple to make, full of flavor and freezes well for lunch or dinner. Use your favorite sausage or double the beans for a vegetarian version.  Hi friends! I shared this Sausage and White Bean Soup on ...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Food Prep, Soup & Salad Tagged With: Bell Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Chicken Sausage, Garlic, Great Northern Beans, Onion, Pasta

Pre-kindergarten daily schedule

Pre-Kindergarten Daily Schedule

March 16, 2020 by Lindsay 6 Comments

This Pre-Kindergarten Daily Schedule is an easy way to plan your day. Let your child choose an activity in each category and practice writing it if they can!  Hi friends! I wanted to share this Pre-Kindergarten Daily Schedule I put ...

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Easy Pantry and Freezer Meals

Easy Pantry and Freezer Meals

March 14, 2020 by Lindsay 2 Comments

These Easy Pantry and Freezer Meals use staple ingredients, plus a few things that last a while in the fridge, to make simple, kid-friendly dinners. Hi friends!  I've gotten a lot of requests for easy pantry and freezer meals so I ...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Round-Ups

Indoor Activities for Kids from preschool to elementary school

Indoor Activities for Kids

March 13, 2020 by Lindsay 2 Comments

Here are 35+ Indoor Activities for Kids that are perfect for helping preschoolers and kids in elementary school keep their bodies and minds active indoors when it's too hot, cold or rainy to go outside. Hi friends! A few years ago, I shared ...

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Filed Under: Kids, Round-Ups

No protein powder required for these Sweet Potato Protein Cookies! They're gluten-free, made with real food ingredients and packed with protein and fiber. Enjoy them for breakfast or an afternoon snack!

Sweet Potato Protein Cookies

March 12, 2020 by Lindsay 124 Comments

These Sweet Potato Protein Cookies don't require protein powder! They're gluten-free, made with real food ingredients and packed with protein and fiber. Enjoy them for breakfast or an afternoon snack! *Originally posted 3/2016. Updated ...

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Filed Under: Baking, Breakfast, Food Prep, Snack Tagged With: Chia Seed, Maple Syrup, Oat Flour, Peanut Butter, Pepitas, Sweet Potato, White Whole Wheat Flour

Turkey Walnut Taco Meat with Cauliflower

Turkey Walnut Taco Meat

February 25, 2020 by Lindsay 1 Comment

This Turkey Walnut Taco Meat is made with ground turkey, chopped cauliflower and walnuts. It's an easy way to reduce your meat consumption without going completely vegetarian! Use it in tacos, burritos, nachos and more. Hi friends! Get ...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Food Prep Tagged With: Cauliflower, Ground Turkey, Walnut

Banana Flax Waffles topped with blueberries and peanut butter

Banana Flax Waffles

February 21, 2020 by Lindsay 10 Comments

These Banana Flax Waffles are made with just seven ingredients and no added sugar. They freeze well and make a great breakfast or snack! Hi friends! I made these Banana Flax Waffles three times this week because I knew I needed to share ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Food Prep, Snack Tagged With: Banana, Egg, Ground Flaxseed, Kefir, Oil, White Whole Wheat Flour

Green Bean Fries

Green Bean Fries

February 19, 2020 by Lindsay 14 Comments

This recipe for Crispy Green Bean Fries is a fun way to change things up at dinner! They're easy to make and kid-friendly too! *Originally published April 2016* Hi friends! These Green Bean Fries just might be your new favorite dinner side ...

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Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Green Beans, Hummus, Panko

Salad Topping Ideas

Salad Topping Ideas

February 4, 2020 by Lindsay 55 Comments

Looking for salad topping ideas? Here are lots of simple, easy salad toppings. Use them to add nutrients and flavor and to make your meals more exciting! *Originally published April 2012* Hi friends - When in comes to what to put in a salad, ...

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Filed Under: Lunch, Round-Ups, Soup & Salad

Sensory Diet Activities for the Sensory Seeker

Sensory Diet Ideas for Sensory Seekers

January 31, 2020 by Lindsay 2 Comments

These Sensory Diet Ideas for Sensory Seekers may be helpful if your child struggles with sensory processing disorder and needs extra sensory feedback. Work them in throughout the day to help the child regulate their behavior, attention and ...

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Hi, I’m Lindsay! I’m a Registered Dietitian and mom of three from Columbus, Ohio. I use this blog to share simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, and an honest glimpse of motherhood!

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