It’s summer! We all know what that means: the days are longer, the weather’s beautiful, and the kids are out of school ready to play! Long days may have you reaching for the closest thing on the shelf when the kiddos come running at snack time. Plus, busy schedules and active kids often leave us … continue reading
Halloween is a celebration of sweets and treats, but if you’re trying to cut calories, it can be a challenge to keep your hands out of the candy bowl. Even though they are miniature size, each of those candy bars can add 50-100 calories to your diet. Here are a few tips to make it … continue reading
Did you know that half of overweight kids will become overweight adults? In your busy life, take time to take charge of healthy meal and activity choices for your family. The future health of our children is up to us. Parents should be in charge of: food in the home when and where kids go … continue reading
Nope, it’s not a zip code. 5210 is a basic formula to help kids achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This is a great guide for healthy living but is most effective if the whole family makes an effort to commit to healthy changes. No fair pushing apples on the kids while you eat Twinkies! … continue reading
I just opened my cable/internet bill and it has gone up to more than $120/month for the most basic plan. That is a ridiculous price to pay for something that sucks my family out of activity and onto the couch for hours at a time. I almost had the guts to cancel cable, but when … continue reading
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