Category: Kids

Halloween is (almost) here and without fail, I always get questions this time of year about how I approach the holiday with a “real food first” mindset. To me, celebrating Halloween while staying true to my value about well-rounded, real food for my family ISN’T about being perfect or depriving ourselves from the overall experience. […]

It’s officially back-to-school season— did it sneak up on anyone else this year? We all know I’m a summer lover through and through, but something about the energy of back-to-school time is so refreshing, rejuvenating and just lovely. A fresh start and a reset on routines. And, for me, a fun challenge to find little […]

It’s time to make a make a list my friends, of some of my favorite non-toxic, cleaner kids products. Because if you’re anything like me, once you start getting educated about food (and knowing the difference between real food vs everything else out there), well— it’s shocking. Once you start to read the actual ingredient […]

Traveling is always worth it, in my book. Hands, down. (And yes, with kids too. Can it be funny? Mmm-hmm. Can it be a few more logistics to figure out and plan for? Double-yes. But to see the joy in their eyes as they take in new experiences and places is unlike anything else. It’s […]

Lately, it seems like every time I check my inbox or Instagram messages, I spot a question about our family breakfast routine. People say, “Your mornings look so relaxed!” or, “Your breakfasts look so easy!” Honestly, that’s because they are! We’ve finally cracked the code to enjoying the morning meal. Don’t get me wrong: with […]

My inbox has been blowing up this week with requests for healthier swaps for Halloween treats. My approach, like my approach to nutrition and health in general, isn’t all-or-nothing, black and white, or full of “good” and “bad.” I want the best of everything: all the fun, upgrading food where I can, and not worrying […]

It’s been a year since Noah started his little pre-preschool program, and since then, I’ve been having so much fun packing his lunches. This is the kind of thing that gets me going— like, how can I fit in the most nutritious, fun, colorful & creative foods, without doing the same thing every day or […]