Healthy Habits

Today is my mom's birthday. I want to wish her a wonderful special day has she becomes 87. Now when you think of 87, you might envision an elderly frail women who needs some help when she walks. That would be further from the truth whe...

To help you celebrate National Kids Eat Right Month, we have created a special page with our most applicable resources for parents! You can find online tools and activities to get you started. If your a parent, you may not be sure where to star...

I knew our family had a problem the day we ran out of electric outlets and my youngest son broke down in tears. BUCKETS of tears. Why? His beloved tablet had to remain uncharged for a few minutes while his brothers’ smartphones and iPods juice...

As we get ready for national Farmers Week, I wanted to start out by promoting the importance of food gardens. Sometimes, things really do start in our own backyard! My brother-in-law, Vinnie, (Vinnie the farmer-I call him) has been growing a veget...

It's tough being a parent and juggling all the responsibilities that come along with the job. Maybe we need a little help to get it right. A new study says that "Backpack lunches flunk nutrition". Some of the factors that are making it harder ...

My last thought on salt. I found this infographic and thought it really says it all. Please share! More tips for reducing salt intake in your family's diet: You can find the amount of salt on any food package. Just look at the food lab...

Should you be concerned about how much salt is actually in your child's diet? The answer is probably "yes". It may surprise you that a recent finding of the Center for Disease Control has found that many kids and adolescents consume more salt t...

Just got this infographic sent to me and thought "How great is this?" I am a huge advocate of gardening with kids. There are so many studies that promote the relationship between kids gardening and healthier eating habits. If you have been t...

I have been composting for the last 4 years. I have to admit that it was not my own idea. Our city had passed an ordinance requiring all homeowners to compost. I was a bit reluctant at first and worried that it would attract bugs and be very smel...

This weekend, I am going camping with my family. We will be enjoying the great outdoors, as they say. Yes, I will be sleeping in a tent but with a comfy air mattress under my sleeping bag. ;-) I can't explain it but I have an overwhelming feel...