Satisfying After-School Snacks Let’s face it….we all love snacks! Healthy snacks are a BIG part of our programs, and why so many people find success. Snacking is an important way to stay satisfied, energetic, nourished, and to keep our blood sugar balanced throughout the day. It can come with many health benefits, such as helping Read More!
All About Sweet Potatoes + 21 Delicious Recipes Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables with a sweet taste (obviously) that are grown worldwide. But fun fact: sweet potatoes actually aren’t potatoes at all! They’re not yams, either, but they are a part of the morning glory family. Whatever they’re scientifically classified as, the fact remains Read More!
Quick and Easy Lunch Bowl Recipes We LOVE quick meal ideas over here! A huge request during this back-to-school (or office) season is lunchbox ideas to easily tuck into backpacks or purses that’ll stay good for a few hours until lunchtime. Many of these are cold meals that don’t require reheating, but some would be Read More!
Fun and Healthy Fall Activities – 10+ Great Activities to Enjoy the Fall Season With the recent hot weather, I can’t be the only one anxiously looking forward to Autumn! Not only will the temperatures drop, but all the fun Fall seasonal activities and foods will return soon Mmm…Fall Food is the best! Flannels, Read More!
CFC’s Favorite Meals to Freeze Life is BUSY right now, so there’s not as much time to spend in the kitchen every day. I can’t be the only one feeling that way, so I decided to put together this quick roundup of my freezer faves. All these recipes freeze well, so you can make them Read More!
Back-to-School Organization & Destressing Tips With school starting back up, life can start feeling hectic and overwhelming, with new schedules, activities, and commitments pulling everyone in different directions. At least I know I can feel super stressed during this season! But we don’t have to get lost in the chaos of this season. There are Read More!
Quick Dinners For the Busy Parent With school coming up (or maybe already started!)(CRAZY how fast the year flies by), I’m sure I’m not the only parent out there with less and less time on her hands! Life is only getting busier with work, errands to run, kids to take to school and extracurriculars, houses Read More!
Guide to Meditation Meditation is a relatively simple practice that utilizes a technique or specific method such as mindfulness to deepen one’s awareness, focus the mind, help calm the body, find peace, and retrain the brain. This practice is common among modern wellness routines but has existed much longer. We’ve mentioned meditation in passing a Read More!
Refreshing Summer Drinks Summer is a lot of people’s favorite season for a reason! Most kids are off from school, and families are planning summer vacations. It’s a wonderful time to have fun and make memories with your family and friends. Whether you’re having a BBQ or party (check out this post for all the Read More!
Uses and Benefits of Baking Soda We’re all probably familiar with baking soda, as it’s a vital component in several baking recipes. The chemical leavener instigates the rising process in baked goods like cakes, muffins, cookies, and even pancakes! But did you know this powder has many other uses and benefits beyond baking? There are Read More!