Hey busy moms, dads & all caregivers Besides the warm weather, outdoor fun and long days and nights, summertime is really when us busy caregivers can loosen up a bit on the routine, taking a break from all that comes with the school year – packing lunches, homework, getting kids to bed on time, waking […]
With August being National Water Quality Month, I wanted to share my busy mom tips about drinking water, which is the most important of all lessons in my book, “Busy Mom’s Cheat Sheet: Raising Happy Healthy Kids”, and a habit to ingrain into our children’s everyday routine. Did you know that water makes up 60% […]
Hey busy mama’s! With summer in full swing, we are loving the warm sunny days. Nothing feels like summer more than feasting on sweet summer fruits like peaches and watermelon. My kids and I came up with this new Tropical Summer Smoothie that encapsulates the flavors of summer fruit with the added bonus of including […]
Hey busy moms/dads/caregivers! What a better way to kick-off the start of summer than with a backyard BBQ on Memorial Day weekend. I love grilling in the summer. Besides the obvious reasons of being outdoors, in the sun, enjoying the long days and warm nights, grilling is a busy mom’s break from hours in the […]
Did you know that oatmeal has been cultivated for over 2000 years and was used for medicinal purposes before consumed as food? Any food that has stood that test of time can’t be too shabby for you! Oatmeal retains its bran and germ resulting in a higher level of fiber and nutrients. Oatmeal is a […]
Who doesn’t love dairy products? Milk, Cheese, Yogurt and Ice Cream are staples in the American diet. For some, they can tolerate dairy with minimal or no issues. For others, too much dairy can lead to digestive issues, skin conditions like eczema and respiratory issues caused by a large buildup of mucus. In our family, […]
The New Year is filled with the desire to achieve new goals. As busy caregivers, how do we know what goals for our children are worth pursuing? In today’s day and age, we want to expose our kids to as much as possible in the hopes that they find their niche and excel. By doing […]
According to my two picky eaters at home as well as over 50 taste testers at my book signing/smoothie demo in Long Island last week, this smoothie is Berry Delicious! This smoothie has less than 10 ingredients and is perfect for those rushed back-to-school mornings or as an afternoon snack when the kids come home starving! […]
After eight days of Hanukkah, my family definitely gets their yearly fill of latkes served with applesauce and sour cream or Greek yogurt. This year, we still had leftover latkes on hand and I didn’t have the heart to throw them away after all the work that goes into making them. To change things up, I […]
With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially in full holiday season swing. I love this time of year when the city is festive, things slow down at work and there are a lot of social functions to connect with friends and family. With all the joy and excitement of the end of the year, this […]