Health & Well Being

Childhood Obesity and one Pediatrician’s Pledge to Make a Difference

October 12, 2011

I read a lot of blogs. A great number of them have to do with kid-food, school lunches, and nutrition. SO often I read posts and comments bemoaning the state of school lunch programs and reminding us that these meals are often the only “nutrition” many children are receiving. Sadly, in many cases, this is [...]

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Woohoo Weekend with Wonderful Women

October 10, 2011

As a work at home mom, I often feel isolated sitting alone in my den in front of my computer. However, this very computer has connected me with many amazing and incredible new friends. We support and cheer each other on. What a blessing this is. That’s why I’m so excited for this coming weekend! [...]

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The Philosophy of Lunch Box Packing

October 4, 2011

“Here’s the real news: Lunch-packing isn’t about food groups and how much of which items the kids eat. Lunch-packing is about providing OPPORTUNITY.” -Brianne DeRosa I’ve decided lately that I have a small talent for curating information, ideas, and people, and bringing them together here via my EasyLunchbox Blog. I share other peoples’ words of wisdom [...]

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Nut Free and Other Food Allergy Resources for Parents

September 21, 2011

al·ler·gy Noun/ˈalərjē/  A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, esp. pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive. My kids are allergic to some kinds of grass. If they sit on the lawn in our yard with shorts on, they get red marks on their skin and itchiness. [...]

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You Don’t Need Supernanny to get Parenting Help

September 19, 2011

Definition of a “crazy” person: someone who does the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. Definition of a crazy parent: someone who does the same thing over and over again with their children, but doesn’t understand why there are NO results. My definition of crazy “entertainment” is a TV show like Supernanny, which [...]

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Project Lunch Box – Pack Healthy Meals for 30 Days and Beyond

September 17, 2011

I’m so glad I have talented and creative friends. Friends who cook, friends who blog, friends who take pictures of what they cook. Friends who blog about what they cook and take pictures of. Healthy friends who do all of the above, and also like to pack lunches. Marla Meridith is one of those friends. She likes [...]

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Mama’s Gone Nuts: One Mom’s Experience With Tree Nut Allergies

September 9, 2011

How it went down I’ve always been concerned about what goes into my kids’ systems. I guess it started with nursing them as little ones. I felt like their bodies were free of any and all toxins since they’d purely been on breast milk during their infancy. When they got old enough to eat real [...]

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Exclusive Deal – Clutter Diet Discount, Just for my Fans

August 22, 2011

Hurry! Offer expires Monday, 8/29 at midnight, CDT You may have heard me mention my friend Lorie Marrero, who is a home organizing expert. She is the creator of The Clutter Diet®, an innovative online member community that helps you “get your house in shape.” Her program has helped thousands of members in eighteen countries [...]

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Nutritionist Approved Healthy School Meals and Snacks

August 9, 2011

Send your kids back to school with healthy meals! Nutritionist and Eating Strategist, Rania Batayneh, makes it easy for you to prepare and pack food your kids will love. Actually, her menus work just as well for adult meals, and Rania loves using my EasyLunchboxes for no-fuss pack and go! Here she is on KOIN CBS [...]

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Buying Spinach can Save Your Health and Your Wallet

June 24, 2011

Americans throw away approximately $75 billion worth of food each year, according to a USDA-funded study. So how can you combat the “food waste epidemic”? Buy versatile foods, of course! Buying more versatile foods will give you more bang for your buck and prevent waste. One of the most versatile and nutrient-dense foods you can [...]

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