Save or pin this page for next time you have some random leftovers! It’s a crowd pleaser for parents and kids, and your kids can help you prepare it. What you need:– 2 tbsp of wheat flour– 2 tbsp of butter or alternative– 1tsp dried garlic, parsley, 1/2tsp black pepper Read more…
Let’s cut the crap (if you want to read some nutritional stuff, scroll down.) Here’s what you’ll need to bake these bad boy brownies: 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup butter/margarine melted (look for margarine without trans fat) 1/8 cup all purpose flour 1/8 cup whole Read more…
There are numerous researched benefits to families eating meals together. I’d like to share some of them with you! They significantly increase the amount of fruit and veggies kids eat They are significantly associated with BMI z-scores (more family meals equals healthier BMI scores) They are associated with overall higher diet quality Read more…
What if I told you that forcing your kids to eat is a bad idea? What if you could improve your family’s health by making a couple of simple changes? Contrary to many parent’s beliefs and actions, children shouldn’t be forced or pressured to eat anything (including veggies.) What whaaat? Read more…
Thanks for enjoying the Plum Pantry. On this page I share kitchen products I personally use, love, and recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Knives! Knives… If you want to do anything in your kitchen, you need a good set of knives. Not Read more…
Thanks for enjoying the Plum Pantry. On this page I share snack equipment I personally use, love, and recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Popcorn Poppers This is the popcorn maker we have and love. It’s a workhorse and well worth the price Read more…
Thanks for enjoying the Plum Pantry. On this page I share products I personally use, love, and recommend for “take-n-go” times with kids. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Cold Bags The PackIt bags are one of the best purchases we’ve made. We have Read more…
If you’ve read my various snack idea articles (linked here, here, and here) and you’re thinking… “My kids won’t eat that”. Well, I’ve got you covered! You’re the parent! It’s your job to supply nutritious food. Your child’s job is to decide how much and if they will eat. Should Read more…
Dr. Wiki defines a snack as a small portion of food eaten between meals. As our culture diversified and food is now readily and cheaply available, people often associate the word ‘snack’ with being unhealthy. It’s a real shame, because healthy snacks help maintain a healthy weight by preventing overeating Read more…
The basic biological basis of eating is to gain energy in response to physiological, internal cues – your stomach rumbling. So why then, do so many of us (including myself) feel compelled to stuff our already stuffed stomachs? A snack is defined as food consumed between meals. An unhealthy snack Read more…