Grocery shopping can be one of the most stressful times of the week (month?) for some people.  Growing up my mom probably went to the grocery store 3-5 times every week for whatever she needed – food, toiletries, or random household items.   My mom with 4 busy kids somehow found the time to make it […]

If bare bellies bother you.. well, too late:)   But really, can you see her little bootie (hint: she’s hanging out to the left of my belly button)?  She is notorious for making herself known these days and loves to stick her little body parts out for all to see/feel.  She’s got her work cut […]

How many times have I thought about the easy way out for dinner?  More than I can count on my hands (and toes for that matter..) – especially when I am exhausted out of my mind after work + a full afternoon of toddler games.  Add an active fetus that feels every need to kick […]

I have spent the last week with about a thousand Texas dietitians for the 2015 Texas Academy Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo.  I am thankful and lucky to be part of such a profession that I am truly passionate about – and that there is so much to learn.  The continuing education piece to my yearly […]

Make no mistake- we love meat in this house.  Okay, really – the hubby loves the meat.  The girls and I could stand to eat ‘vegetarian’ at every meal.. but I do love a great steak every once and awhile.  Bean burgers are probably my most favorite meal to make sans the meat, for a […]

We have approached an age of toddlerdom that is no-longer really one that I can actually ‘control’ what my girls will eat, rather it is mainly about the choices they make on their own. And to two year olds- its all about the choice making ability. ..and if you don’t let them make the choice, […]