A Better Mac n Cheese from Two Peas and Their Pod!
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very fined) chopped spinach, and even...
Feel Better Fast: Types of Treatment Available at BetterMed
Knowing what types of treatment an urgent care facility like BetterMed offers can be helpful when planning to visit a health care provider, especially for a busy parent. BetterMed’s facilities are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 8 am to 8 pm. You can always...
Cheers to Your Health: Wellness Benefits of Wine!
Before we get started, let’s be clear–no doctor, researcher, or wellness expert of any kind would argue that heavy drinking is good for anyone. And moms have to be particularly careful when and how much we drink, from the obvious (keeping kiddos safe) to...
Ali Landry’s Healthy Blondies!
There are several schools of thought on the strategy of hiding healthy ingredients in our kids’ favorite foods, to help them get some extra nutrients. If you manage to squeeze in some veggies without your kids seeing, they’ll eat them—but won’t be learning to...
Delicious and Healthy Valentine’s Day Strawberry Smoothie
If your family likes to celebrate holidays from morning till night, you’ll love starting your Valentine's Day with this filling (and pink!) strawberry smoothie bowl from Tabitha Blue, a Tampa, Florida-based mom of four who pens the popular Fresh Mommy Blog. ...
Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate Sticks
Need a festive, easy recipe that the kids will love for Valentine's Day? Try these Valentine's Day Pink Hot Chocolate sticks! There are only 2 ingredients... and they're super simple! Ingredients: pink melt-able chips festive sprinkles festive sticks...
Easy Turkey Chili
Winter is chili season in our household, so I’ve been making a pot just about every week, trying new recipes, making my tried and true favorites, and getting creative. This recipe has been the family favorite this season, and I have already made it no less than 7 times since fall finally arrived here in Richmond, VA.
Healthy Chocolate Strawberry Board for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day doesn't always have to be about sweets. Don't get me wrong, I love making all of the fun sweet treats for my family on Valentine's Day. But thought I would try a healthy version of chocolate covered strawberries. What's the secret you ask? Chocolate...
Cute Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids!
Candy and cards are a classic combo for class Valentine’s gifts, but with more school’s broadening food bans (from peanuts to wheat to, in some cases, all sweets), non-food related choices can be a safer bet. Even if your school is still cool with candy, other parents will likely appreciate the variety.
Quick Guide: When to Go to Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
Knowing the best option for treatment before you’re in need of care may save you a lot of money and frustration in the long run. Although the emergency room and urgent care can both provided needed treatment, there are certain differences you should understand.