I suspect we will ultimately find there are medical benefits to choosing organic. Even better for the environment than buying organics at the supermarket: purchase locally grown produce when possible. In addition to the medical benefits, I also think there are also social and emotional benefits to getting your child used to the idea of […]
Forget Me Not
Mama-to-be likes making fresh salads, but she often has 1/2 a tomato or green pepper or onion left over. Inevitably, she finds the other half days later in her fridge. By that point, it’s too gross-looking to eat.Tupperware Forget Me Not Containers- $12 for a set of twoTupperware sells a Forget-Me-Not container for storing partially-used […]
Diet Tip: Drinking Six Glasses of Water a Day Is Easier With Soda Club
I heard about The Bob Greene Diet from a friend who’d seen him on Oprah, and I was intrigued enough to pick up his book. Normally I hate diet books, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Bob Greene plan. Unlike Atkins, he wasn’t selling any quick fixes. The diet didn’t require a 1200-1300 calorie […]
What I’m Craving Now
I’d heard a lot about Dale and Thomas popcorn before I finally tried it. According to US Weekly, Katie Holmes craved it while pregnant. And Dale and Thomas Popcorn also counts Teri Hatcher, Oprah and Rachel Ray as fans. At $28 for a six-pack sampler or $45 for a 12-pack sampler, this snack isn’t cheap. […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Way back in the BC era (Before Child), this Mamanista loved to cook. I am anxiously awaiting the day Baby Diva joins in with, rather than thwarts my culinary efforts Right now, I have to do all the cooking for Baby Diva. One day, however, she’ll be able to say, “And I helped.” Sure, it […]
The Littlest Foodie
While some New Yorkers are spending big bucks turning their kids into mini-foodies, I’m hoping Baby Diva will have a healthy attitude towards wholesome foods. Of course, I wouldn’t object to a smidgen of a sense of adventure… If you are excited about introducing fresh, tempting and fun foods to your tot, I suggest Annabel […]