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Jul 02

Cherry Vanilla Muffins

Every Friday afternoon during the summer, I host a playgroup at our house for my sons and all of their Montessori classmates (they're in the same class). It's really not as crazy as it sounds. Not every child attends every playgroup, and I encourag (read full article)

healthy snacks, Recipes

Mar 22

Strawberry Banana Nut Muffins

Mid-morning and I looked at my son and said, "muffins?"  "Yes!" he replied.  So I went to see what odds and ends I could throw in.  Turns out I had one browning banana and a handful of slightly over the hill strawberries in the refrige (read full article)

healthy snacks, Recipes

Oct 18

25 Healthy Snacks for Kids

Each family in my 5-year-old's Montessori class is asked to assume morning snack duty for a few weeks during the school year.  The school has a few ground rules: no nuts, no sweets, and all natural whenever possible. My philosophy is that snack (read full article)

cooking, healthy snacks, Parenting, Recipes

Oct 18

Carrot Muffins

My five-year-old's favorite vegetable is the carrot.  If he could, he'd eat carrots at every meal.  Cooked or raw, he loves them.  So when I baked carrot muffins, he was very enthusiastic.  The recipe I used is the same as the on (read full article)

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Oct 18

Yummy Fruit Smoothies

My kids love smoothies, especially when it's hot outside.  These are great for a snack.  Add a bit of organic vanilla ice cream and you've also got a rich, delicious dessert.  Ingredients (you can easily find organic versions of all (read full article)

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Oct 17

Guacamole for Kids - No Cilantro, No Onion, No Tomatoes

My kids like things simple.  My older one does not like spicy food.  I am allergic to raw onion (gives me a headache).  But I LOVE guacamole.  How do I make it? Ingredients: 2 whole avocados, chunky  1 minced (or pressed) c (read full article)

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Oct 17

Hummus - One of Our Favorite Snacks

I was first introduced to the delicious dish called hummus in college, when I dated an Iranian who often took me to Persian restaurants.  It quickly became a favorite.  Years later, I introduced my children to it and they absolutely love it (read full article)

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Oct 17

Zucchini Muffins

My kids LOVE muffins.  Particularly mini muffins, so I make a wide variety.  I use them as a tasty opportunity to get fruits and vegetables into them.  My mother-in-law gave me this recipe for zucchini bread, and my kids love it. Zuc (read full article)

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Oct 17

Pumpkin Muffins

Ahhh.  Pumpkin season!  We love pumpkin!  It's an appropriate time to share my favorite super-delicious, moist, healthy pumpkin muffin recipe.  Pumpkin Muffins Preheat oven to 400F 1. Sift together: 1 cup whole wheat flour ¾ (read full article)

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