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The day is winding down, dinner is almost done, and you are counting the minutes until your relief unit arrives. After all the hustle and bustle of the day's events, on most parents' minds is getting the kids' bellies nutritionally full before bedtime — hopefully helping to seal a good...
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Summer is a time for playing outside, running through sprinklers, going to the beach, and picking fresh strawberries! Summer also means enjoying refreshing treats that bring those memorable smiles to precious little faces. Surprisingly, these don't have to include sugar or processed junk; there is...
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06-08-2010
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Filed under: Nourish, health food, summer, Nourish_Sub3, healthy eating, kid-friendly recipe, anni daulter, organic candy, sugar-free, health food for kids, healthy treats
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The joy of creating food is empowering, so why not extend this delight to our children? You must first be prepared — you might get messy, the kitchen might get messy, your little darling will definitely get messy. You will most likely cringe when the stirring spoon accidentally shoots from the...
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Big changes are often daunting and hard to fold into your everyday life; they are simply not sustainable. Trying a new healthy eating habit each week is feasible — and can be exciting if you approach it accordingly! Following are 36 ideas that will nourish your body — one for each week left...
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We recently sat down with Anni Daulter — nutrition extraordinaire, mindful mama of three (plus one on the way) and author — for an inspirational chat about nourishing our children, creating mindful family dynamics, and the much anticipated debut of her book, " Organically Raised: Conscious...
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04-22-2010
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Filed under: Home_Right2, Babies_Sub1, Nourish, organic, nutrition, nourishment, anni daulter, feeding kids, homemade baby food, food, feeding baby
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When feeding your babies and toddlers, keep color in mind. I like to call this rainbow eating. As a new parent, it's often difficult to manage all of the day-to-day details of raising little ones. Finding easy ways to make sure our kids are getting the nutrition they need, minus the stress of monitoring...
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When spring begins, we often think to deep-clean our homes, but what about our bodies? Mindful Mama challenges you to refresh your health this spring, with a few suggestions for the journey. Kusmi's Detox Tea is rich in antioxidants, and combines Mate and green tea for the perfect diet detox. Brew...
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Spring radishes can be planted as soon as cold soil can be worked, and take only 3-4 weeks to grow. With their bright colors, radishes are surprisingly fun for children to harvest and eat! Get excited for spring with this fun lunch or light supper recipe. Let your child wash 1 cucumber and 10 radishes...
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Being a mom and a chef may seem like a stretch on the busiest of days, but the following Mindful Mama-approved products make it fun and easy to mix, make and serve up some tasty concoctions. Cook up something amazing with products from French Meadow Bakery . Mindful Mama loves the Organic Sprouted Grain...
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Spring's cameo always gets families thrilled about the promise of gardens blooming, bike rides, and summertime cuisine for the kids. Nourish the itty bitty ones (and the not so itty bitty ones, too!) with convenient meal ideas that are fun to grow, exciting to prepare, and a pleasure to chew/sip...
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For many mamas, cooking is not only a way to nourish their families, but also a therapeutic outlet. So, bust out your favorite recipe, crank up the tunes and use the following Mindful Mama-approved ingredients for an amazingly yummy (and organic!) meal. Once you've mixed up a salad with all your...
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03-19-2010
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Filed under: Nourish, organic, rice, honey, cheese, Wholesome Sweeteners, Annie's Naturals, organic ingredients, cooking, meat, dressing, sugar, Eden Foods, pasta, Applegate Farms
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Celebrate St. Patty's Day with gnocchi (spinach mixed with ricotta cheese brings a festive green to the table!). It's a fun recipe to make and eat as a family, and gnocchi lends itself to seasonal adaptations that will delight any young chef! Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Help...
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Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! There are plenty of foods available that will please a kiddo’s palate while keeping your conscience clean. Following are some of Mindful Mama’s favorites: Creating your own pizza with family favorite sauces, cheeses and toppings is a fun way...
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03-10-2010
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Filed under: Nourish, nutrition, pizza, health food, sorbet, pita chips, fat-free, Rustic Crust, Stacy's, gluten-free-free, nutrition bars, Ciao Bella, Can Do Kids
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While packing a school lunch is a healthy, economical alternative to sending kids with lunch money, the plastic baggies and paper sacks could use an overhaul. Kids will be proud to tote homemade lunches to school with these environmentally sound (not to mention super cool) lunch accessories. Ditch the...
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03-05-2010
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Filed under: Nourish, school lunch, eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, Kids Konserve, Boon, sack lunch, Kleen Kanteen, Yubo, eco-friendly sack lunch, Inc.
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Whether you’re trying to eat well, lose weight or simply keep that New Year’s resolution, it’s important to treat yourself once in a while. Mindful Mama sought out yummy morsels that will satisfy a sweet tooth but won’t compromise healthy eating. Following are a few of our favorites...
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02-04-2010
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Filed under: adorn, adorn_right6, nourish, cranberries, dessert, cookie, St. Dalfour, Lake Champlain, Mi-Del, fruit spread, treats, Crofter's Organic, sweet, hot chocolate
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The scenario: Your kids have been running around, exploring and learning all morning (which takes a lot out of them!). They’re hungry and need a snack — preferably one that’s yummy — so they can keep on going (and going!) this afternoon. You need a quick, nutritious fix on hand...
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02-04-2010
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Filed under: adorn, nourish, Plum Organics, True North, kid snacks, Blue Ribbon, chicken nuggets, Maplebrook, smoothie, nutritious snacks, cheddar
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Special occasions deserve festive fare. Whether you’re throwing a birthday party for a friend, celebrating a new home or hosting a soiree for no reason at all, Mindful Mama has the party treats covered. Serve up Crunchmaster’s Multi-Seed Crackers with your favorite hummus or a cheese platter...
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02-04-2010
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Filed under: chocolate, Vermont Harvest, Crunchmaster, gluten-free, nourish, food, Purista, party, snack, appetizer, mojito, Dagoba, cocktail
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When it comes to feeding a toddler, moms are faced with many questions, decisions and transitions. There are challenges, stand-offs, and even some victories, too. With all of these variables, only one thing is for sure: toddlers have tiny tummies, so it’s important to make their nutrition count...
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01-28-2010
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Filed under: Nourish, organic, milk, nutrition, home_right5, goat's milk, nourishment, toddler, soy milk, baby, lactose intolerance, food allergies, rBST
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Information abounds about children’s food allergies and healthy eating — the nuts and bolts of what to feed your child and how to get your kid to eat or not to eat something. Rarely, however, do we hear about what it’s like for moms to deal with their choices or the necessity of prohibiting...
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Enter to win green sprouts ® Cornstarch Divided Plate, Bowl, and Fork & Spoon Set , valued at $34. Post your favorite Mindful Mama article (live link) on Twitter, Facebook and/or your blog and then send us a link to your post (email sarah@mindful-mama.com). 10 winners will be selected randomly...
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For new mom Stephanie Bonin, buying jars of baby food for her six-month-old daughter, Maisie, was never even a consideration. "I make all my own food," Bonin says. "So, why would I buy processed food for her?" Maisie's first food was avocado, but mom Stephanie — who owns...
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The first priority for growing babies is to make sure that everything we put inside their mouths is healthy, safe and promotes the development of a strong immune system. For over two decade i play has been researching children's health issues to make safer feeding accessories that come in contact...
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It’s fall! Daycare and school routines increase food demands—from a healthy breakfast on the run to school lunches, snacks, bake sales and birthday parties. Creative solutions are essential when it comes to promoting healthy eating, limiting sugar and meeting the needs of gluten free children...
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Sarah Kraft
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08-26-2009
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Filed under: Nourish, school lunch, gluten-free, health food, allergies, celiac disease, celiac, gluten, gluten-intolerance, oatmeal cookies, non-dairy, school, lunch recipes
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PB&J—even on sprouted whole-grain bread—is just so yesterday. Spice up the lunchbox menu with these healthy and delicious recipes that will have all your kids' classmates begging to trade. Peanut Chicken Wraps Serves 4 These light crunchy wraps are perfect for a pack lunch at school...
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Smoothies are a great way to stay nourished and hydrated, which is especially helpful if you are pregnant and feeling queasy (or chasing a toddler around). When it comes to non-dairy smoothies, however, many moms feel limited. Although you can buy all sorts of premade non-dairy beverages, making them...