52 Easy School Lunch Ideas
Get kids excited about taking lunch to school by offering plenty of variety. Tailor this list of 52 lunchbox ideas to your child’s preferences. Discover her favorites and plan them once a week. Co . . .
6 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts for Hurried School Mornings
Despite the fact that we have a solid morning routine, sometimes we get sidetracked and don’t have time to eat breakfast at home. Eating breakfast in the car isn't ideal, but it’s better than sk . . .
10 Easy & Nutritious Afterschool Snacks
My daughter eats lunch at school at 10:30 in the morning. Afternoon snacks are not given. She’s starving by the time she gets home from school at 4:00, but the rest of the family isn’t home and . . .
San Diego Restaurants with Kid-Friendly Play Space
Hey, foodie parents. Skip the dollar menu this weekend. These local restaurants feature real chefs, great food and play spaces for kids. Officine Buona Forchetta2816 Sims Rd., Liberty StationNew to L . . .
Fresh and Tasty School Lunches
Fresh and Tasty School Lunches Finding school lunch ideas that stay fresh can be challenging. But with a few simple solutions, you can provide delicious and tasty sandwiches. Be sure to choos . . .
How to Plan a Month of Meals
Plus, 17 ways to use a rotisserie chicken Fall is the time of year I’m determined to plan dinners in advance, shop for everything at once and serve healthy meals every night. That usually lasts a . . .
"Pumpkiny" Goodness
If fall is your favorite season, then it's likely that you're an enthusiast of "pumpkiny" goodness! And that's exactly what we have here: pumpkin treats that take you way beyond the traditional pumpki . . .
Apple Recipe Round-up
Nothing says fall like delicious, crisp apples! Whether you pick your own or buy them at a farmers market or grocery store, celebrate the fall season with delights from our bushel of apple recipes. . . .
Confessions of a Weekday Vegan
A semi-vegan approach for healthy kids and a healthy planet Scroll down for a list of kid-friendly vegan meal ideas. For the third time in my adult life, I’ve rewritten my weekly shopping list t . . .
21 Ways to Make S'mores
I understand that for some, messing with traditional s'mores is downright wrong. But if it's the taste of s'mores that you crave, you're probably open to venturing outside the box (or in this case, th . . .
Garlic Chicken Panini
Garlic Chicken PaniniFrom San Diego's own "Panini Mom," Kathy StrahsLearn how to make her famous Strawberry, Banana and Nutella Panini, as featured in our June 2012 issue. When I was growing up in th . . .
Mexican Lettuce Cups
Perfect on days you want a lower-carb alternative to a sandwich. Let’s face it—on most sandwiches the filling is the star, so using a lettuce leaf in place of bread makes sense. Find more health . . .
Snacking With Joy: Pumpkin Patch Snack
Feeding my family allergy-free whole foods inspired these festive Halloween snacks that your kids will love to make and eat. My girls call it delicious and fun. I call it Snacking with Joy. Eat . . .
Candy Corn Smoothie
This smoothie may look like candy corn, but it’s a much healthier alternative! Serve it in clear cups so the kids can see the three layers: banana, mango-carrot and pineapple. Ingredients for a&n . . .
Healthy Halloween Treats
With the plethora of candy and sugary snacks that Halloween brings, why not balance holiday snacking with a few healthy, low sugar treats? Thank you to Deborah at www.SuperMoms360.com for sharing her . . .
Snacking With Joy: Friendly Ghost Jicama and Dip
This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to healthy, juicy, delicious jicama, which is a healthy alternative to chips and is allergy friendly.IngredientsFresh jicamaBlack olives (or red grapes)P . . .
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Watermelon Carving
Nothing says summer like eating delicious, ripe watermelon. This watermelon carving is perfect for a summer birthday party or to pair with summer reading activities! Here’s how to cut a watermelon . . .
Vampire Bites
Makes 24 bites Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 7 to 10 minutes Decoration time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• . . .
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie PiesPumpkin treats are perfect for holiday baking and kids will love helping with Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. Makes 3 dozenCookies2 cups all-purpose flour1 &n . . .
Pumpkin Streusel Pie
Love pumpkin pie, but want to kick it up a notch? Try this delicious recipe featuring a sweet, nutty streusel topping.Pie Filling2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups pumpkin¾ cup sugar½ tsp. salt1 tsp. ci . . .