Mine! We’ve all heard it at some point right? It’s the classic childlike response of a youngster when asked to surrender something of value to them. No way! The child’s little fists tighten as they clench what’s precious to them. The determination to guard their treasure is visible on their furrowed brow. I mean, after all, it is theirs! Or is it?
I’ve been living like a strong-willed toddler for far too long. I’ve been knee-deep in self-induced sin and, frankly, I’ve been way out of bounds...
Back to school season is upon us! Healthy meal planning can become a bit more difficult as we're getting back into the swing of things. There’s the added step of thinking about how to plan for lunches at school and snacks on the run. There may be new extracurricular activities which adjust our schedules in ways we aren't used to, and something as simple as thinking about getting lunch is ready for the week can be quite stressful.
Amidst the chaos, excitement, and back to school jitters, there...
Packing your kids school lunches can be simple, inexpensive, and even fun! It can also be a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen, and teach them about proper nutrition from an early age.
To begin, let's talk about what makes up a healthy lunch! A healthy back to school lunch is comprised of three main food groups which include a healthy source of protein, fat, and carbohydrate.
Healthy Sources of Protein
Lean proteins are important for maintaining, and building your child's muscles,...
Today Sean is sharing is first ever guest post on Dashing Dish on this Fathers Day interview from a new Dad!
One of the things that I was most looking forward to before Madeline was is born was watching my husband become a father. I knew he would be an amazing dad, because he was before she arrived!
Watching my husband anticipate the moment that he would become a dad, I couldn’t help but think about how our Heavenly Father loves us, knowing that not only are we His children, but that He is the...
Summer is here, which means kids are out of school, and snacks will be enjoyed at home all summer long! Whip up any of these quick and easy snacks, and you are sure to have healthy happy kids! Simply click on the picture to go to the recipe!
If you are anything like me, you’re always look for ways to get more vegetables into your family’s diet. Getting kids or finicky eaters to eat vegetables can be challenging! Today, I’ll share with you the most successful and creative ways I’ve found to incorporate more vegetables into my family's diet.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Delivery
Food delivery has gotten really popular and accessible almost everywhere. Personally, I’m thankful for that. Having vegetables delivered once a week has...
A family that cooks together stays together! OK, maybe that’s not a proven fact, but, I can tell you this - a family that cooks together TALKS together.
I’m a self-confessed neat freak. On occasion though, I cross over to the less “healthy” side of neatness and become a bit controlling. If I’m not careful my fondness for tidy can become a full-fledged stronghold.
Having kids has both challenged and benefited my journey of surrender. My kids are my greatest teachers! I’ve really had to do...
Most of us mom’s share a common struggle – getting our kids to eat nourishing foods. It’s so common in fact that there are entire groups, blogs, and books dedicated to helping us desperate moms. Finding successful ways to incorporate healthy foods into my own kid’s diet is an ongoing challenge. I’ll share with you a few ideas though that I’ve found helpful to incorporate more nourishing foods into their diets.
And, a word of encouragement! Don’t grow weary in doing good fellow mommas, our...
I love mason jars, because there are so many ways you can use them! One of the most creative and fun things to do with mason jars is to use them to make lunchables...or in this case, masonables!
All you need to make them is a mason jar and an empty plastic applesauce or fruit cup, that has been rinsed out and dried. The purpose of the applesauce cup is to keep the 'wet' ingredients separate from the dry, which allows you to be creative and think outside the box with packed lunches. This is...
Top Four Tips to Help Maintain a Healthy Summer Routine
If you’re anything like me summer break brings mixed emotions. It’s a more relaxed time. There’s less structure and more freedom. I absolutely love having my kid’s home. It’s a time to breath, stir up fun, and soak up sun! All that said though, the relaxed nature of summer break can also throw a major curve ball when it comes to maintaining healthy life habits. Today, I'm share my four top tips for sticking with healthy habits even on...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
