My Little Man has finished his first month of Preschool. Whew! While I am thankful, having two kids in two separate schools, teaching our local chapter of Adventurer Club, and running a blog - well, it's easy to get stressed out. While you are getting into the groove of back to school season, I wanted to remind you all that staying healthy is important for stressed out parents as well. 3 Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent Sleep While getting down the sleep routine is essential … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Child’s Lunch
Hello, my name is Jennifer Glockner. I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and creator of the Smartee Plate series. I'm so excited to be guest posting here today and discuss how to entice kids to eat more fruits and vegetables in their school lunches. Recent studies show that kids may add fruits and vegetables to their school lunch trays but not necessarily consume them. The key is to not just pack fruits and veggies but find ways to encourage kids to actually eat them. I believe that … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Lifestyle 101
First thing’s first: what’s the difference between “plant-based” and vegan? Good question! A lot of people ask why I don’t just talk about my diet as vegan, but I have a lot of good reasons for using the phrase “plant-based” instead. The main reason is that philosophy on living fire-driven is all about health. With veganism, the focus is put on avoiding animal products in all forms. This isn’t a bad thing! Veganism is great, but there are a lot of very unhealthy things that are vegan. Did you … [Read more...]
The “Nitty” Truth about Head Lice
As your children head back to school this year, it will be time again to keep your eyes open for that most unpleasant, yet most common, invasion—head lice. With the start of school, the health departments always see an increase in incidents. Knowing a few basics about head lice will help you cope with this irritating infestation. Educate You can help your children avoid getting head lice by explaining to them that they move from person to person by direct contact, for example, by using … [Read more...]
My Favorite Ways to Use Lavender Essential Oil
Here in Western Washington you'll find many great lavender farms. I absolutely love lavender. Not only is it a beautiful herb, it also smells divine. The flower and the oil of lavender have been used for centuries. Do you like lavender? My favorite ways to use lavender are the simple ways -- in my laundry and at bedtime. For laundry, place a few drops on cloth or laundry dryer sheet to freshen laundry scent and naturally deodorize. [Tweet "Use lavender essential oil when doing … [Read more...]
A Simple Vegan Meal Plan
Have you ever thought, I could easily eat a plant based diet if someone made the food for me? Or maybe, you thought to yourself, "If only I could lose weight with better food choices". Well, I am here to tell you that it is possible. I have an exciting new company to share with you that offers great vegan meal plan options. Veestro is amazing! Every food item they've sent me has tasted amazing. My only problem was keeping my husband away from the meals. He loved them too. I took the five-day … [Read more...]
Getting Through Emotional and Financial Effects of Accidents
As much as we try to prevent them, accidents are bound to happen. When it’s bad enough, the accident can have a downward spiral affect that impacts the entire household. Whether it was a slip and fall, a work related injury, or a car accident, getting past it requires more than just taking a few pain pills and waiting for the injuries to heal. A bad accident in fact, can cause permanent disabilities making it much harder on the family financially and emotionally. While no one can predict the … [Read more...]
