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The Finicky Files - Snacktime Smackdown
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Loading ...I’m writing this when the last thing in the world I feel like doing is cooking for my children. It’s been a long week of rejected meal after rejected meal, coupled with a husband working late hours…
The Finicky Files - If she makes it, will she eat?
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...I thought I was so clever. Clare is such a bookworm, and this time of year we really enjoy reading Pumpkin Soup, a charming story about three animal friends who make pumpkin soup every day. “A-ha!” thought I. While previous efforts to involve Clare in the cooking process have not produced positive results on the [...]
The Finicky Files - Date with a Dietitian
(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading ...I’m fortunate in so many of my friendships for their support, fun … and opportunities to exploit their varying skills and professions. Of late, this is especially true of my dietitian friend, Allyson. Sure, there was that time we hit a late-night diner…
The Finicky Files - How evil is it to let your kid go to bed hungry?
(4 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...Chicken. It’s not just what’s for dinner. It’s also what I am when it comes to serving said item to Clare. As far as she’s concerned, it’s a four-letter word. That is unless it’s in nugget form. It doesn’t take a nutrition degree to recognize that nuggets should not be the sole source of meat [...]
The Finicky Files Flip Open
(6 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...I used to be a city mom. I used to live in the heart of Chicago, in a tiny condo surrounded by McMansions and nanny-ed young ones. At the time I had just one child, who grew into a solids-eating toddler while we lived a life of walking to the park or the lake or hopping on the L to see sights. During these halcyon days, my daughter ate a broad variety of things, regularly feasting on such international delicacies as pot stickers and falafel.
Help with Dinner for even the Craziest Schedules
(4 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...It’s not just back-to-school. Between soccer games, football practices, piano, dance, and eveything else going on in the evenings, how are we supposed to put something healthy on the table in a flash? Meal Planning! Don’t be scared — it’s not just for “Type A” families anymore. Here’s some helpful tips to take the frustration, guess-work, and even the prep-work, out of “Mom, What’s For Dinner?”
Back to School Lunches
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...It’s the hottest topic next to trying to agree (parent and child) on what is appropriate to wear for the first day of school. The dreaded question is popping up in kitchen’s around the country and overloading the phone lines between girlfriends and sisters, too. What do we pack for a school lunch?
Family Pizza Night…for under $5
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Making a weekly pizza night at home can be fun for the whole family. But STOP, I don’t mean pizza delivery, make it yourself and save money. Create a playful environment while prepping a fast and…
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