This post discusses tips to keep your children hydrated all summer. Is getting your kids to drink water in the summer a struggle? Learn how to help your kids stay hydrated all summer long with these fun tips. 1. Make Water Visible: Your child will likely drink
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIr3Li1CkCA Betsy and Jen discuss at home gardening. Did you know that even this late in the summer, there is still time to plant vegetables and have them ready to eat in the fall? You can hear all about that, Jen’s indoor LED light gardens, and more
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School stomachs eat around the same time daily. Whereas summer stomachs may be on a total free for all. A few weeks ago, a mother made a comment during her child’s nutrition assessment, “I told my kids to bring their school stomachs home for the summer.” This
Read more →Seasonal Eating and Gardening – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 10 With back to school behind us and cooler evenings upon us, we are thinking about fall eating! Cinnamon apples, pumpkin pies, pears and squash are amongst our favorite fall delights. Join Betsy and Jen
Read more →How to Plant a Garden With Kids – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 11 It’s April, which should be the start of gardening season in the Chicago-land area–but under the long spell of winter, everything is delayed. Join Jen and Betsy’s lively discussion about involving
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With a whirlwind of outdoor activities, day trips and late bedtimes in the summer, healthy eating often takes a backseat to convenience. That’s why we’ve come up with some healthy, easy and delicious snacks to stand up to even the hardest temptations. Below are five on-the-go snack
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There are so many reasons to plant a garden. There’s nothing like gardening in your backyard or even in your kids’ school, to foster teamwork and bring people together. Plus, it should come as no surprise that vegetable gardening can lead to healthy eating habits–store-bought veggies are
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If you’ve got a healthy tomato plant or two right now, you’re likely the most popular home on the block. You’re also probably running out of ideas for using the plethora of garden glory. We’ve got your back. Try them cut into chunks with nothing more than
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Too busy playing this summer for elaborate dinners? We’ve got just the list of fast, easy and kid-friendly dinners for you. Bon appetit! 1. CHEESY FISH TACOS 1lb. of fish (I use Tilapia) 1T butter or olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1t soy sauce corn tortillas
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May brings the beginning of popsicle season in Chicago, a great, healthy treat when homemade. You can use something as simple as paper cups as a mold or buy them at many stores or on Amazon. Tropical Pops 6 oz orange juice or skim milk 3-4
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