FoodieTots @ the Farmers Market Week continues with some background on why we love the market for teaching healthy habits. This post was originally a guest contribution at Food with Kid Appeal ~ visit Jenna’s blog for more tips to inspire healthy eating with your kids. This weekend, my son rediscovered his toy shopping cart […]
Entries Tagged as 'healthy eating'
Healthy Habits take Root at the Market
May 5th, 2009 · 6 Comments
Tags: at market · healthy eating · vegetables
Foodie Fun at the White House
April 14th, 2009 · 5 Comments
We were one of the lucky few, er, 30,000 people to get tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll yesterday. As promised, it was full of activities to promote healthy, active kids lifestyles. From yoga lessons, soccer, jump roping and basketball activities to cooking demos from District and White House chefs (Art Smith, Jose […]
Tags: healthy eating · holiday · sustainable food tidbits
Sustainable Seafood 101
January 22nd, 2009 · 16 Comments
If your new year’s resolutions included healthier eating, you’re probably looking to include more fish in your diet. It’s one of my goals, anyway, but a trip to the fish counter is often headache inducing as I try to remember which fish is “safe.” Sustainable seafood guides look at several factors, and unfortunately it’s not […]
Tags: fish · food for thought · healthy eating · seafood · sustainable family supper
Healthier Holiday Treats
December 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments
I’ve been thinking about the best way to celebrate the holidays here at Foodie Tots. It seems that there are already gift guides galore for every man, woman, child and pet on your list, and no shortage of holiday cookie recipes to choose from. As I began hunting for healthier toddler-friendly holiday treats, it occurred […]
Tags: baked goods · dessert · healthy eating
Earth Week: Fast Food Faves
April 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
Rather than the usual doom-and-gloom Earth Day posts, I thought I’d highlight a few of my favorite earth-friendly companies and products this week. Sure, fast food is rarely a smart choice, but as busy parents, it’s virtually impossible not to give in to the lure of a quick and sure-to-please meal. Two of my favorite […]
Tags: food politics · foodietot faves · healthy eating