Cultivating Kids

06/12/2016

Looking to keep the kids busy this week? We are doing a nature scavenger hunt one day! Here are a few more ideas...

http://www.theresourcefulmama.com/summer-scavenger-hunts-free-printables/

These summer themed scavenger hunts will keep your kids busy and entertained this summer.

06/11/2016

when your son is in charge of kale portions for smoothies everyone suffers 😂

05/26/2016

Hello Summer my old friend ☀️☀️☀️

05/18/2016

Two more days till the weekend! You can do it!

05/08/2016

A little Mother's Day treat: Faux Cookie Dough
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp agave nectar
(I also added a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder and chopped some cacao nibs into the mix)

Toss in food processor and enjoy!

05/05/2016

When your kids are up at 6:08 daily, you make granol bars by 7:30....
2 cups oatmeal + 1/4 cup dried fruit (we used cranberries) + 1/2 cup almonds (roughly chopped after measured) + 1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk

Mix, spread in baking dish, and cook 350 for 12-15 or until top is browned.

04/29/2016

made my kids edame and sweet peppers as a pre dinner snack and then made this for myself. suckers 😂😂😂

04/08/2016

A few quick breakfast ideas:

Spinach, Banana Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1-1/4 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk

Apple, Cinnamon Smoothie
8oz coconut water
4 raw almonds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup chopped apple
1 tbsp ground flaxseed

04/07/2016

One of my favorite magazines! Adding the Strawberry Chicken Salad with Pecans to next week's menu - yum!!

03/29/2016

I know I've said it here before, but seriously, focusing on sleep can make major life changes for you (obviously, it may not always be within your power to get a good night's sleep but when your kiddos let you snooze.... do it!!!)

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160229221045.htm

Cutting back on sleep boosts levels of a chemical signal that can enhance the pleasure of eating snack foods and increase caloric intake, report investigators. It may be part of a mechanism that encourages overeating, leading to weight gain, they say.

03/28/2016

When you're a RD and its your Bday these are the cards you get....

03/28/2016

Following the Easter weekend with a well-stocked fruit bowl! Did you know, keeping fruit in sight can reduce your waistline by several pounds? Try it!