LittleBites / Snacks
Snack Attack: Stretch Island Fruit Is Back with Chews
I’m totally the mean mom. The one who said absolutely no sweets until the first birthday cake. The one who totally skips any of the items in the grocery store that are marketed to kids. When my son was sick recently, the doctor said... Continue reading...
13 Healthier Super Bowl Snack Swaps
January 31, 2013 by Erin
The big game is coming up this weekend. And while some women may certainly be into the game, for me the most fun is found in the commercials and the snacks! Unfortunately, football snacks aren’t known to be chock-full of nutrition, and... Continue reading...
5 Eggs-ellent Kid-Friendly Ideas (and a Giveaway!)
January 17, 2013 by Erin
The following is a post sponsored by Safest Choice Eggs. For our sponsored post policy, click here. Confession: It may not be the most Fit Bottomed choice, but I love cookie dough. But every time I sneak a bite (or four) of cookie dough... Continue reading...
Nairn’s Cookies: A Sweet, Crunchy Cookie Treat
I don’t know about you, but when I hear that a cookie is packed with fiber, is low in sugar, has whole grains and is a healthy choice, I’m thinking that the cookie isn’t going to be too tasty. I tend to let cookies like that... Continue reading...
Mom Made Meals: Organic Frozen Meals for Kids
September 18, 2012 by Erin
Once upon a time, I relied on Smart Ones for myself all the time for lunch. They’re convenient, low-cal lunches. I’d add some fruit and some string cheese, and voila, lunch! But now that I’m home all the time working and... Continue reading...
Best Seasonal Produce for Your Fall Grocery List
You just can’t beat summer fruits and veggies. The berries! The watermelon! The tomatoes! But when it comes to seasonal produce, fall goodies are a close second. There is so much tastiness, from apples to pumpkin. Today, Bob Greene,... Continue reading...
Pop Up This Healthy Popcorn, Stat!
August 30, 2012 by Erin
I go in waves with popcorn. Sometimes I have it all the time, then I’ll go months without even considering it as a snack option. But it’s game on again thanks to Quinn Popcorn. I recently got three varieties of this yumminess to... Continue reading...
Beat Snack Boredom: Fun Fruit Snacks for Kids
July 25, 2012 by Erin
Getting bored with apples and peanut butter as a snack for your kids? Check out these fun options for that afternoon snack! Stretch Island Fruit Strips Remember Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit by the Foot? Fun snacks when I was a kid, but as a... Continue reading...
Use Up the Applesauce with This Apple Spice Cookie Recipe
I remember when I discovered the baking trick of using applesauce to substitute for oil to make these awesome pumpkin muffins. I don’t know all of the applesauce rules—I’m a recipe follower to a fault and wouldn’t... Continue reading...
LittleBites: LesserEvil Krinkle Sticks
If you’re looking for a less evil potato chip, look no further than the LesserEvil brand. But beware: Like potato chips, you cannot eat just one. The company sent me its four flavors of Krinkle Sticks, puffed potatoes that are a slightly... Continue reading...
