Not everyone has time to make homemade lotion bars and glass mosaic trays, but we still want to give something thoughtful and functional. At least I like useful gifts, as opposed to a Tchotchke I have to find another shelf for.

A trail mix parfait is the perfect healthy treat for a holiday gift. You can cater it to your recipient. Whatever your pleasure, this easy to layer treat can be made by the kids and looks really festive in a mason jar with a pretty ribbon.

The weather barometer is dropping again which seems to instigate colds, "bugs" and flu's. Whether it is an influenza virus, an ear infection, or a persistent sore throat, antibiotics are not the answer.

This recipe is a new take on rice and beans. Perfectly hearty for winter and one of those meals that everyone in our family loves. I have been mostly improvising and it never quite turns out the same, but I will try to give measurements.

I wish I could say Thanksgiving was all about the family, but let's be honest, it is also about the food. I am heading into the holidays with a new found knowledge; my digestive toolbox.  Here are some Thanksgiving digestive tips!

One dish I have never seen outside of November is cranberry sauce. Making cranberry sauce is not labor intensive and I think it is important for the family to know that cranberries are actual berries and not just jello.

I recently watched the movie Fed Up from Laurie David the producer of An Inconvenient Truth. In Fed Up, a similar grim story is told of today's obesity epidemic and the staggering number of childhood diabetes rates.

As you plan your holiday meals, don't forget America's favorite comfort food. You can even bump it up a notch and make nutrient dense mashed potatoes. Here is a simple tip to increase the nutritional value and gently broaden your family's palate.

The week after Halloween, and I am frustrated of the effects I see in my kids after consuming large amounts of highly processed sugar. Obviously their bodies are trying to expel the toxins, but the irritability and afternoon crashes are the worst.

Tis the season for coughs and colds. In my household, that means it’s time to start the perpetual bone broth. The powerful healing of bone broth can’t be found in a bouillon made of MSG and sugar, aka "natural flavors".