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Parenthood brings with it many increased responsibilities, tasks, and different roles for new moms.  During this busy time, eating nutrient rich foods in small meals multiple times a day helps new moms to maintain a balanced mood, lose unwanted baby weight, and increase their energy and stamina. Here are 5 tips that are easy to [...]

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Before you down grade the quality of food you are feeding your family to help cut costs try these little money saving tips. Buy produce that is in season and wash and chop it your self. The precut stuff is often more expensive. Frozen berries maintain much of their nutrients, and usually cost less, and [...]

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Hayden Sears-Livesay

Condiment Conundrum

Posted By: on November 13, 2010

Many people don’t realize that the condiments we put on our food can be the downfall of the meal.  Ketchup, perhaps the most popular for kids, is mostly high fructose corn syrup (as is BBQ sauce).  Ranch dip usually has a lot of additive and unhealthy fat.  Although healthier versions of these three can be [...]

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Hayden Sears-Livesay

Think Outside the Plate

Posted By: on August 12, 2010

A great way to encourage your family and children to eat more adventurous (and nutritious) foods is to serve them in something different.  Serve a new (healthier) cereal in their favorite cup; use an ice cream scooper to scoop big melon balls and serve them in a bowl that looks like an ice cream Sunday [...]

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Hayden Sears-Livesay

Healthy Birthday to You!

Posted By: on July 12, 2010

The health cautious part of me dreads the kid’s birthday parties that seam to come at least a couple of times a month. It is not so much the token cake and ice cream that I mind, but the hot dogs, chips, candy, soda, punch, and goody bag that comprise to reek havoc in my [...]

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I am often asked, “how do I get my child to eat things that are good for them like veggie or fish?” Well, there are certain things that kids learn are not optional- like brushing their teeth or wearing their seat belt. These are mandatory because if they were not then teeth would decay and [...]

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Welcome to Mom to Mom Moments.   As part of the Sears family and mother of three, I look forward to sharing with you healthy tips that help me to keep my family healthy. As a Mom, I understand why fast food, packaged food, and frozen meals are so popular.  It is difficult to find the [...]

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