It may come as no surprise that chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular desserts in America. They are not only delicious, but they don’t require too many ingredients and are easy enough to bake that even the little ones can help make them. Whether it’s cookies, pies, cakes or souffles, February is…

Get the matzoh out, because it is almost time for Passover! For many people, Passover is a time spent with family and friends, however, this year may look different as you may not be able to gather with the ones you love. Despite everything, there is still plenty to celebrate and you can still make…

It’s finally time to turn the page on 2020! After a year full of uncertainty for all, let’s start 2021 off on a great foot. And what better way to do so than with the start of National Family Fit Lifestyle Month, a time for families to come together and work towards adopting new healthy habits…

When was the last time your family came together to enjoy a meal? Yesterday? Last week? Last month? Or maybe even last year? No matter when it may have been, it’s never too late to round up the family and begin recognizing the importance of family mealtime.   Family mealtime is more than just sitting…

It’s not only a New Year but a new decade! And is National Family Fit Lifestyle Month coinciding with the physical lifestyle many adapt this time of year. This means it’s the perfect time to get moving in ways the whole family can enjoy.   Use your imagination to create happy and healthy lifestyle habits….

As Mother’s Day is approaching this Sunday, May 12th, its time to give Mom the recognition she deserves.  Not that this should be the only day to be grateful to all the moms out there; they should be celebrated everyday!  Whether blood-related or not, or they’re a mother figure in your life, these nurturers go…

Do you and your family eat meals together? If so, how many? If not, how come? As a parent myself, I understand how stressful your day can be and what it’s like to be pulled in a million different directions with no time to make a family meals.   Luckily September is National Family Meals…

Although the colder months do make it difficult to stay motivated, there are still many ways to stay on track with your fitness goals this winter. January is National Family Fit Lifestyle Month, which makes now the best time to create healthy habits together as a family.   Studies show that regular exercise decreases stress…

It is time to get you and your family excited because January is National Family Fit Lifestyle Month! Family Fit Lifestyle Month is the best time for the whole family to create healthy lifestyle habits together.   Life can get busy but that doesn’t mean that you have to stop being healthy. It is recommended…

It is a time of year for family.  While that should mean love and gratefulness to be with loved ones during the holidays, family time can often bring about a lot of stress.  Along with the stress come plates, upon platters, upon trays of traditional holiday foods that are served.  Between these two things, it…

There are some children who consume upwards of 50% of their calories at school, so the foods offered there can have a big impact on their health. “The goal of the school lunch program was, and is, to ensure that students receive enough nutrition to be healthy and to learn” said Rep. Steve King, regarding…