It took a few years, but my kids have finally discovered that the more they help me out in the kitchen, the faster dinner gets on the table! Preparing and eating meals together provides me with the opportunity to teach them about healthy eating habits, the importance of food safety, and best of all, we’re […]
Mom Tips
Is your baby at high risk for RSV?
You need to know what you’re up against! Whether your child spends just a few hours a week in daycare, or is in school all day, they’re at a higher risk of contracting contagious germs and viruses, like RSV. The Respiratory Syncytial Virus can live on pretty much any surface – doorknobs, countertops, toys, bedding […]
Tips for a great family photo
It’s that time of year again! If you’re anything like me, you’re scrambling to get a great family photo that you can use for your holiday cards. Time is running out! Here are some tips that I follow. Coordinate clothing. Somewhat! I love bright colors (red!) for the holidays, and muted colors for more relaxed […]
Can You Get Fit after Pregnancy?
This is a guest blog from one of my Team 4all teammates, Erin of www.themombuzz.com. Erin buzzes parenting tips and product trends, along with blogging about her own fitness goals. There once were two different women and their views on a “mom body”. Woman #1: The first is actually an acquaintance of my husband. She […]
Thanksgiving – advice from my readers
Before you start cooking your bird tomorrow… did you read my turkey safety tips? The winner of the roasting pan was Susi – hope she gets some use out of it! Her advice: “We invite people that we love and want to spend time with, don’t stress about whether everything is perfect and celebrate what […]
Tips on buying and storing fruits and veggies
Food safety is a big concern of mine, perhaps because I worked in the restaurant industry for many years. I’ll have all those rules and regulations ingrained in my brain forever! There’s nothing that bugs me more than seeing perfectly good produce go in the garbage because it’s been allowed to spoil. If you’re like […]