Do you know how to safely remove the pit from an avocado? It is time to learn so you can do it without losing a finger.
Safely Removing the pit from an Avocado
A Heart made from Markers
My lovely daughter has been obsessed with coloring with markers all summer. We have spent countless hours coloring together and I have spent many more secretly watching her color. She is so meticulous that it fascinates me. We also shared a monumental moment when we boughht a 96-count box of crayola crayons a week and…
Camping Under The Stars and An Owl
For three weeks we have been anticipating a multi-family cookout and overnight camping soiree. We all know how hard it can be to get together with friends as much as we would like so this was a great opportunity to spend some quality time with kids and ‘grown-ups’. The children’s ages ranges from 7 months…
Kids Eating Healthy – The Crunch Game
I have many tricks up my sleeve when it comes to getting my youngest to try/eat healthy foods. Being three, he likes to ‘act 3’ when it comes to everything, eating included. We have found that one way to get him to eat something is to mention not including him. Who wants to feel left…
Garden Update – Lessons learned
I will say this a million times and you can choose whether to believe me BUT one way to get you kids into eating healthy foods is to get them involved. A fantastic way to do this is by having a garden. Involve them in the fun from the get go and also teach them…
Do Looks Matter & The Dirty & Clean 15
Do looks matter? Why am I asking you this? Because as I was compiling this list of food below, it got me to thinking about this: I think that it is often not even the price that makes us avoid organics but the look. Sometimes the foods not treated with pesticides look so, let’s say,…
EatingWell Wednesday – -Shrimp with Watermelon and Pineapple Salsa
It’s true, it is. There is one food that my kids swear they do not like and it is shrimp. They swear that can not stand it but I know that that is only true when it is naked. You know, when it is not covered in a batter. I do not necessarily mean fried…
Pork Chops with 1 minute Salsa Verde
Getting ready for BlogHer is taking me more time and energy than I anticipated and so I am in need for my meal prep to be even quicker than usual. I knew I had purchased pork chops for Monday’s dinner but that is it. No more thought had gone into sides and prep. I opened…
Lunch Box Yummies – Earth’s Best
I have been asked by many of my friends and followers on Twitter (@savorthethyme), “What are you going to put in your daughter’ lunch box?” or ‘Do you have any healthy ideas for lunch boxes?” Well, yes, I have many and thought I would break it down into segments. Today I am starting with the…