Category Archives: Kids and Babies

Corn dogs have gotten a bad rap - trans fats, poor quality meats, you name it. But they don't have to be that way! They're delicious and meet all your nutritional and ethical criteria when you make them at home. (My sister prefers making them with veggie dogs, but my favorite is free range sustainable beef. What's yours?)
Homemade Corn Dogs

Corn dogs are typically junk food (even though they taste SO good!). So make them[...]

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17
Jun
Fruit salad cups that kids can make themselves! What a great way to get them involved at snacktime, breakfast time, or dessert time!
Super-Fun Fruit Salad Cups Kids Can Make Themselves

These fruit salad cups are a great recipe for kids to make themselves and provide[...]

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16
Jan
Healthy homemade lunchables make lunch packing SIMPLE, whether you or your child is doing the packing! There's also a TON of printable info in this post to help your kids be able to pack their own healthy lunch, including a handy-dandy printable. (I hang mine on the inside of the lunch supplies cupboard.) :)
How to Teach Your Child to Pack Their Own Healthy Lunch + Healthy Homemade Lunchables

Making healthy homemade lunchables is super-simple and keeps lunch packing from being a chore. With[...]

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17
Aug
This sweet & perky homemade lemonade concentrate is your all-natural, ready-to-mix lemonade free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors. Mix some up today!
Homemade Lemonade Concentrate

This sweet & perky homemade lemonade concentrate is your all-natural, ready-to-mix lemonade free of high[...]

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09
Jun
Make your own additive-free homemade cake mix! Whip up cakes and cupcakes in minutes, just like a boxed mix.
DIY Yellow Cake Mix

Make your own DIY cake mix and avoid the heavy load of preservatives found in[...]

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14
May
Homemade Oreos - our secret ingredient makes all the difference!
Homemade Oreos – the right way

Homemade Oreos are simple and our recipe churns out delightfully deep black cookies. Except unlike[...]

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08
Jan
THE BEST (and I don't say that lightly) Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix with Homemade Mini-Marshmallows to boot :)
DIY Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix + Homemade Mini-Marshmallows

This smooth and creamy homemade hot chocolate mix uses simple, real food ingredients. Take it[...]

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13
Dec
These SWEET chickpea-based dips will not only provide excellent protein and minerals, but will delight the tastebuds of pretty much anyone
3 Holiday Dips for Kids of All Ages

These SWEET chickpea-based dips (aka "hummus") will not only provide excellent protein and minerals, but[...]

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13
Nov
These rustic caramal apples made with honey caramel are a real food indulgence worth savoring at least one this season!
Rustic Honey Caramel Apples

There are certain flavors that just sing of autumn. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin, apple cider,[...]

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22
Oct
EASY Ways to Pack a Healthier School Lunch!
10 Easy Ways to Pack More Fermented Foods in Your Child’s Lunch

Whether you’re packing a lunch to go or preparing lunch to eat at home, midday[...]

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24
Sep
Use jam, preserves, or fresh fruit to create nutritious, delicious homemade yogurt cups!
Homemade Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt Cups

These homemade fruit on the bottom yogurt cups are simple, frugal, healthy, eco-friendly, customizable, and[...]

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16
Sep
Fig Newton Butter - a delightful way to enjoy summer in the dead of winter
Probiotic Fig Newton Butter

This fig butter is unlike any you've known - and it's easier, tastier, and healthier[...]

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03
Sep
Homemade String Cheese
Homemade String Cheese

Homemade string cheese is an easy, fun treat to pop in your child's healthy school[...]

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25
Aug
Homemade Velveeta & Homemade Cheez Whiz - with all real food ingredients!
Real Food Homemade Cheez Whiz & Homemade Velveeta (gasp!)

Homemade Velveeta and Homemade Cheez Whiz are your real food answers to the chemical-laden, "food"[...]

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19
Aug
Easy 5-Minute Homemade Pudding Cups - perfect for snacks, school lunches, and breakfasts on-the-go! | NourishingJoy.com
Easy 5-Minute Homemade Pudding Cups

These quick homemade pudding cups make a nourishing, HEALTHY substitute for store-bought pudding cups that[...]

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31
Jul
Real Food Pigs in a Blanket - serve your favorite hot dog treat guilt-free!
Real Food Makeover: Pigs in a Blanket

Last month, I asked our newsletter subscribers to send me recipes they wished they could[...]

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11
Jul
Perfect Homemade Granola Bars with a peanut butter version | NourishingJoy.com
Perfect Homemade Granola Bars

These homemade granola bars can be customized to nearly anyone's favorite flavor and texture, due[...]

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06
Jun
Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal - a fantastic solution for school mornings, lazy mornings, holiday mornings - pretty much anytime! | NourishingJoy.com
Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal is a delicious way to have a nourishing meal ready[...]

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21
Feb
Homemade Cheerios

Homemade Cheerios are healthier than the commercial version and easy to make! This informative article[...]

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31
Jan
Gingerbread Play Dough

Gingerbread play dough provides a holiday lilt to your child's creative play.[...]

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14
Dec
5 Seasonal Recipes Your Kids Can Make

It's always exciting when kids love to be in the kitchen, and even better when[...]

30
Oct
How to Eat More Raw Egg Yolks

Egg yolks provide a golden wealth of nutrition and eating them raw maximizes the benefits.[...]

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14
Oct
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sourdough Pancakes

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sourdough Pancakes are a yummy twist on the classic sandwich -[...]

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09
Sep
Non-Toxic, Homemade Diaper Cream

Making your own homemade diaper cream minimizes the toxins to which your baby is exposed[...]

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10
Aug