by Star Staubach As a mother, you’re a natural giver. You give to your immediate and extended families, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and organizations, and volunteer your time at your kids’ school. The list can go on and on. By nature, you are a giver. That part you do really well, even if you beat yourself up about wanting to do more. One key element holds you back from giving more:…
Making meals that truly serve you by Dahlia Shaaban Most people are trying their best to create healthy nutritional habits while balancing crazy work and family schedules. On top of that, we’re trying to be responsible consumers and support companies that provide more local, ethically-sourced options. If you’re confused about what’s healthy, struggle with food issues, or feel overwhelmed by the idea of cooking all week at home, know that…
A life changing practice presented by Nina Manolson There are some complicated feelings that go with self-care aren’t there? “I know I’ll feel better if I take care of myself.” But… “I can’t stop to take care of myself, I’m too busy.” “I need some ‘me’ time, I’m getting so cranky!” But… “I should really be using my time productively.” For women with busy lives, it can be a lot…
by Brianna Nash Growing up in a city, it was hard to fathom what it took to grow a vegetable garden. My grandparents made it quite simple— my grand-mother in particular. That woman has the greenest thumb I’ve ever seen and could grow about anything she wanted. Summer vacations were always something to look forward to, even knowing I was about to go from schoolwork to yard work. It was…
Letting your kids learn to cook can be a little scary: What if your child gets a cut, or makes a giant mess? How early can kids start helping in the kitchen? We decided to ask Sally Sampson, a food writer and author of 11 cookbooks, who convinced doctors to prescribe cooking to children at well visits and more recently founded ChopChop Magazine. ChopChop inspires and teaches kids to cook…
A conversation with Grace Lin Name: Grace Lin Occupation: children’s book author and illustrator Can you tell us a little about the story of the Ugly Vegetables? The Ugly Vegetables is very much based on a true story. I grew up in upstate New York and my family was one of the few Asian families in the area. My mother craved Chinese food but there were not any grocery stores…
Spring via Spain: Fresh Tastes with a Twist recipes by Eva Rawposa Looking to other countries is a great way to broaden your family’s palate! And kids of all ages love learning about new places. This month, take a trip to Spain – without leaving your home! To celebrate the season of growth, raw chef Eva Rawposa shares five recipes that give your usual dinnertime fare an international twist. Looking…
an interview with wellness advocate Susan Cabana Name: Susan Cabana Occupation: Owner of Nourish Your Soul Can you tell us a little about your journey to juice? After losing my husband 10 years ago, I healed myself through eating healthy and exercising. In 2009, I was laid off because of the economy from my job of 18 years at an investment firm. Once again something was taken away from me…
Setting realistic, achievable and purposeful goals for better family dinners by Brianne DeRosa Too often, when family meals aren’t working the way we want them to, I think we reach for what feels like the thing that’s most in our control – the food. We obsess over what we’re feeding ourselves and our kids, we read up on the latest research and trends, and we make goals that may or…
As some of you may know, I am pretty passionate about Kim John Payne’s book, Simplicity Parenting. Each time I read it, new things stand out to me — after all simplifying is a daily practice. Things come into our lives, activities get added, and as simplifiers, we have to balance those things by letting go of other stuff and creating purposeful downtime for both us and our children. The…
Mia: Can you tell me about a typical day — work, food, and exercise? Nina: Wake up and drink a big glass of water that my husband brings me: Before I even get dressed I do two yoga-breathing exercises that are kind of like my morning “coffee”. I do the breath of joy and big sun breaths. Then I step into clothes that make me feel feminine, powerful, and of…
Advice from the founder of MOMables on how to solve the daily lunchbox challenge Planning bagged lunches every day of the school year can get a bit tiring – and if you have picky eaters, it can at times feel overwhelming. Laura Fuentes, “Chief MOM and CEO” of MOMables, comes to the rescue with her easy, quick, low-cost menu plans and great tips for taking the work out of…
