• Breakfast,  Family,  Motherhood,  Nutrition,  Recipes,  Snacks

    Healthier Air Fryer Donuts

    You had me at “10 Minute Breakfast”! My kiddos will sleep in, lounge on the couch for an hour, and then IMMEDIATELY decide they are STARVING and need to eat RIGHT NOW!!! Quick, healthy breakfasts are totally our jam. However, they default to toaster waffles and would prefer pop-tarts or donuts where I’m more of a “made from scratch” sort of mom. Don’t get me wrong, we indulge every now and then, but if I can whip up a “healthier” version of a lot of things, I will. Donuts are one of our favs in this house too. The greasy, gooey, chocolatey smothered, deep-fried, treats don’t last too long here.…

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    Healthy Organic Smoothie for Kids- What is Daily Sunshine?

    As a mom and a pediatric nurse, want to hear something that freaks me out!?  Today, about one in five school-aged children (ages 6–19) has obesity.  The obesity rates in children has TRIPLED since the 70’s.  And our children are developing more preventable diseases now than ever before.  Their activity levels have declined and their obesity rates have increased.  (Read the latest CDC data HERE) And a big majority of that is due to nutrition.  We’re failing our children, momma’s and dad’s.  And something has to change.   Let’s be honest, as a momma, feeding my kids healthy options isn’t always the easiest.  Some days we count veggie chips as…

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    Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

    I love a savory and sweet salad.  Especially when it’s a perfect complement to a big dinner.  This is my Thanksgiving dinner salad this year.  The crispness and crunch of the fresh-off-the-tree apples and the toasted walnuts make an excellent addition to this salad and it will pair nicely with roasted turkey breast, fresh bread, and white wine! For The Salad: 6 c mixed field greens  2 medium golden delicious apples, thinly sliced  1/3 cup toasted walnuts (toast in skillet for 2-3 minutes on low/medium heat) 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese  For The Dressing:  1/2 c extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c balsamic vinegar  1/2 tsp sea salt  2 tbsp…

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    Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup (Crockpot)

    Three year old with a high fever and a tummy ache.  Not good.  Naps.  Snuggles.  Blankies.  Movies.  Repeat.   It’s time for my cure-all.  Fool-proof, tummy soothing, chicken soup.  When I can throw it all in the crock pot that’s even better because that means I get more snuggle time with her.  And that’s key.  Whether it’s an upset tummy, the need for a new clean eating recipe, a kid-friendly meal, or an easy crock pot fix, this one has family meal written all over it and is a big favorite in our house, not just on sick days. Chicken and Rice Soup Ingredients:  4 small-medium boneless chicken breasts, thawed…

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