Category Archives: Education

Food Safety in Your Refrigerator

Hi! Hope everyone is doing well. The weather here has been crazy-80 degrees one day, 50 the next leaving my allergies to go WILD today. I’m glad I didn’t leave the grocery shopping for tonight because it would not have … Continue reading

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My Intentions

Hi everyone! ABC’s of Mealtime is officially one year old! I’m so blessed to be able to do this, and I want to thank all of you for tuning in and for spreading the word. I hope I can continue … Continue reading

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Mind Your Manners!

With the holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to set your child up for proper table etiquette. This week features a guest post written by Dan Gilbert on behalf of Primrose Schools. He’s put together a great article … Continue reading

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Beware of Cantaloupe

Hi everyone . I hope everyone had a great weekend. We went to my old school’s fair. I haven’t been in forever! My mom, Andrew, and I had a blast watching Isaac have a blast. He rode the carousel a … Continue reading

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Kiddos in the Kitchen

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Ours went well. On Saturday, we ate lunch at Olive Garden where we shared a pizza and enjoyed the salad . We also got some spinach and artichoke dip, which unfortunately left me … Continue reading

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Replacing the Pyramid With a Plate

Today was a big day for nutrition! First lady Michelle Obama teamed up with the USDA to release the new icon that would replace the ever familiar Food Guide Pyramid. Although the pyramid has changed a little over time (the … Continue reading

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Rise & Shine With a Healthy Breakfast!

What did your child have for breakfast today? I’m not going to pretend that Isaac eats a home cooked omelet everyday, but I will say that he eats something. It’s estimated that 8 to 12% of children in the US … Continue reading

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Making Foods Safe

Hi! I hope everyone is doing well. This week has been very hectic for me between going out of town, attending the Louisiana Dietetic Association meeting, and working long days. When things get hectic for us, mealtimes can be a … Continue reading

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Food Lessons

Lately I’ve really  been focusing on teaching Isaac about food. I LOVED my toy kitchen when I was a little girl, and I vividly remember “cooking” food. I bought Isaac some plastic food that came in a little basket, and … Continue reading

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