I read somewhere recently that experts say sugar doesn’t make kids hyper. In fact the article said that it’s basically “in the parents head” and that we imagine our kids being extra hyper after we know they ate a pile of candy. Well, these experts should swing by my house (I’m sure yours may be the … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows – Granola Bars
The HighKashi Chewy Granola Bars - Dark Mocha AlmondThese granola bars are not cheap. You'll pay close to $5 at most grocery stores for a box of six bars. What they are, however, is delicious. You can actually taste the dark chocolate pieces and crunchy almonds.Moreover, they're relatively low in … [Read more...]
A Spoonful Of Sugar
I think I need to have a chat with my mother-in-law.What happened to holding your breath, drinking from a cup upside down or someone scaring the bejeezus out of you?? … [Read more...]
Devil in the Diet?
The biggest part of Cuyler's "plan" is his diet. He's gluten and casein free, as I've posted about previously. We started him on it when he was 2 and saw changes from day 1.At that point he ate pretty much anything I made him. Stir-fry's, rice dishes, meatballs, pasta, lasagna, chicken … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Things to Top Off Your Resolution List
It is a new year and a great time to set goals that will take you one step closer to a healthier, happier, more vital you. Your key to success? Make your resolutions, simple, doable and fun things that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life. Need some inspiration? … [Read more...]
Not A Sweet Post
My grandmother and I were talking about sugar yesterday, and she said that she used to make dessert for her skinny, skinny family every day. I make dessert about twice a week, I said, which caused my oldest child, Miss Snortypants, to guffaw. "Twice a week?" she said. "Nuh-uh. More … [Read more...]