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Raise a Reader!

 We all know how important reading to kids is for their literacy, but what do you do if your children—particularly school age and older—aren’t naturally eager readers? We spoke to New York Times-bestselling author Michael Northrop, who has penned thirteen books,...

Screen Time

In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the American...

Energy Bites!

                A quick, go-to healthy snack when you need a little energy. And let’s fact it Mama’s-especially on Monday’s, we could all use it! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (dry) old fashioned oats 2/3 cup toasted...

Healthy Treat-Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups

Culinary school graduate and mother of three couldn’t find great and easy recipes to feed her kids when they were young, so wrote Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh & Easy Recipes. Then, when they were in school, she encountered another problem—finding interesting...

Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese

Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs.  One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese.  It’s filling, super comforting and meal my kids always request.  Because it’s fall...

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