Category Archives: Kids and Food

Bars I Can Get Behind

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

I’m constantly on the hunt for health(ier) bar alternatives for kids’ lunch boxes and quick snacks for me. Like it or not, a lot of my life is on the go and while I make it a point to sit … Continue reading →

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Worm In Your Apple? Yum.

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

“Don’t eat anything incapable of rotting.” ― Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto The other day, I taught a lesson to twenty fourth graders on natural sweet snacks. We sampled fruit and they had to try each piece and … Continue reading →

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Frozen Kid Meals Review

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Sometimes, even the most health conscious mom needs a quick meal that someone else can cook. I did this review on my blog a few years ago and while my kids loved the food, I have to be honest. I … Continue reading →

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Back To School Lunch Ideas On KidzVuz Parents

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

It’s that time of year again:dreaded lunch box season. Sometimes I wish I could ignore health and just give my kids $3 to buy lunch. But, I can’t. The stuff they pass off as lunch is pure crap and we … Continue reading →

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The Old Standby Smoothie-With a Twist

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

My kids are pretty good eaters but my oldest is by far the pickiest. She has a penchant for cheese fries and anything white. Yes, the anti-health coach diet is her preferred diet. So, when she asks for something healthy, … Continue reading →

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Healthy Travel With Kids

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

We love a road trip here at RLW and we’ve learned that you can maintain your healthy habits, even on the road. Watch what I do in this video and check back next week to see “what’s in the bag”. … Continue reading →

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Eating on the Road

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

I had a lovely surprise ride home from an event the other night thanks to GM and MomTrends. Since I was the last dropped off,  the driver and I had a chance to chat. He learned that I was a … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Stir Fry & My Tired Husband on Video

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

A few years back I learned a few simple tricks for stir fry that have changed the way we eat. I used to serve stir fry, but it was mostly a gaint blog of over-cooked vegetables and under-cooked meat in … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Nutrition: You’re Smarter Than Disney

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

After reading an article in The New York Times about how Disney would curb its advertising of junk food, I began to think about the ramifications of this move. At first, I thought it was great. Any time a giant … Continue reading →

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Summer Transition

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

It’s June! How the heck did that happen? I’ll tell you a secret-it caught me off guard this year and I’m finding myself scrambling to remember how I deal with summer. So if you’re head is spinning, rest assured you’re … Continue reading →

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