As a mom and a dietitian, I have scoured the grocery store aisles for the best fitting toddler snacks. Today I wanted to share some of our favorite go-to snacks with you all. However, before I share my faves, I wanted to share what I am looking for in a snack. Please know that my … Read More
Mom friendly lunch tips
I’m looking at you. The mom who forgets to eat lunch until 2 PM and they are STARVING so they eat everything in sight. I get it. I have been there. Despite all of the nonsense out there, eating consistently has been proven to be the BEST way to: If you’re not already on the … Read More
Stress-free toddler friendly lunchbox ideas
Today I’m going to help walk you through how to plan and pack toddler-friendly lunchboxes that is stress free and easy! But first, a little background: If you didn’t know this about me, I worked as a retail dietitian for almost 3 years, and each year in the fall we did a huge lunch box … Read More
This dietitian’s top hacks for having a plan for meals that you can actually execute
Hi friends! Can you believe that it’s already January 2023!? I feel like parts of this summer dragged on, but then other parts passed at hyperspeed! With the start of school looming in front of me, I can’t help but also feel a little relief; we will finally start having more structure and routine to … Read More
3 reasons why you can’t stop snacking in the afternoon
Today let’s have some real talk for a moment. Does this sound like you: you are trying to eat “better,” so you eat smaller portions and try to make better choices. The mornings are pretty easy, but you find as the day progresses that you are reaching for a snack more and more frequently. Or … Read More
A dietitian’s top tips for grocery shopping
Hi! Hello! I’m not sure if you knew this about me, but I worked for a division of a major retailer (grocery store) chain for almost 3 years. Now, to some that might not sound like a fun job, but let me tell you, I LOVED that job for a hundred different reasons. One of … Read More
A dietitian’s secrets to building a kid-friendly snack
Hello! We are in full summer mode over here (both weather and life wise). It has been hot hot hot in Houston the last couple of weeks; I’m a little nervous about how our summer is going to go. I foresee lots of afternoons stuck indoors hiding from the sweaty weather or lots of trips … Read More
Kid-friendly homemade fruit popsicles
Hi friend! I wanted to share one of our favorite things from the past couple of weeks: popsicles! It’s probably because it feels like we’re living in a sauna each day during Houston summer, but my boys have been OBSESSED with eating popsicles lately! I am all for giving kids processed or sugary foods without … Read More
Top tips for roadtripping with 2 toddlers
We recently took a trip from Houston to Colorado and Utah, and here’s a big surprise…. WE DROVE! Yup, we drove over 1,000 miles with our 2 boys. I know, it sounds terrifying even to me as I’m writing this. But can I also give you an even bigger surprise? It wasn’t bad at all. … Read More
How to have a stress free dinner time with toddlers
Hi friend! I wanted to share the biggest secret I’ve learned when it comes to having a stress-free dinner time with two toddlers. Curious what I’m going to say?? Here it is: Relax and quit trying to always be perfect around food. Yup, you read that correctly. That’s my big secret, relax, turn over control, … Read More