Yes, it’s FoodPlay Friday, but instead of linkblogging this week, I’d like to hand the virtual microphone over to the Pontiac, IL Pontiac Daily Leader, where writer Luke Smucker sat in for a performance of FOODPLAY featuring David McDaniel (Coach), Alexandra Moore (Janey), and stage manager Travis Gawron. Luke had a terrific conversation with David, […]
FoodPlay Friday: All A’s
Welcome to another FoodPlay Friday! The blogosphere has been a tad quiet this week, most likely thanks to spring breaks and holiday preparations, so I don’t have a great deal to share with you today. This week was sponsored by the letter “A,” if the healthy food blogosphere has anything to say about it. “A” […]
FoodPlay Friday: Month’s End
Welcome to another FoodPlay Friday! With April on the horizon, National Nutrition Month is nearly over. We hope you’ve enjoyed Barbara’s column, Hands-On Nutrition, in its daily, bite-sized doses. You’ll be seeing more of her on the pages of this blog in the coming months. With spring weather becoming the norm, smoothies are the topic […]
Hands-On Nutrition: Gardening
Here’s today’s bite-sized Hands-On Nutrition strategy! Strategy #20: Start a garden! Start a garden at home, in the yard or window sill, and involve your kids in all aspects. Work with your children’s school to start a school garden. Vegetables can then be served at mealtime. Check back tomorrow for more Hands-On Nutrition with Barbara […]
Hands-On Nutrition: Break time
Here’s today’s bite-sized Hands-On Nutrition strategy! Strategy #19: Take a break! Take a break with stretching or jumping jacks to help reduce stress and energize yourself and your kids. You can also reduce stress with other types of activities, like yoga, meditation, tai chi, and reading time. Check back tomorrow for more Hands-On Nutrition with […]
Hands-On Nutrition: Field trip!
Here’s today’s bite-sized Hands-On Nutrition strategy! Strategy #18: Take a field trip! Take a field trip to a local farm or farmer’s market to teach kids where food comes from. Let kids help choose fresh produce from the market to take home, and let them be involved in deciding how it will be incorporated into […]