I remember reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar to my sister when she was growing up, and it was one of the first books I purchased for my first child as well. There hasn't been a moment in my kids' lives where this book wasn't front and center and at the top of the bedtime … [Read more...] about National Nutrition Month: Very Hungry Caterpillar Giveaway!
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Placating Picky Eaters: Cooking Connections Class
I've been getting ready to break down a few more topics in the Breaking Picky Eaters series here on Food for My Family. Later this week we'll be looking at different kinds of "picky eaters" and the differences between them. What are the different reasons a child may present as … [Read more...] about Placating Picky Eaters: Cooking Connections Class
And a Happy New Year!
Thank you all for being here with us in 2010. I'm so excited for what 2011 will bring here on Food for My Family, and all of us at the Olmanson household are looking forward to continue cooking and eating together and sharing it with you. We'll be rolling out a few changes this … [Read more...] about And a Happy New Year!
Weekly Menu Inspired by the Dole Bloggers Wellness Summit
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." – Michael Pollan A month ago now I attended the Dole Bloggers Wellness Summit hosted by Dole at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village. I sat and listened to the nutrition advice that was being dished out in support of fruit and … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu Inspired by the Dole Bloggers Wellness Summit
Thankful on Thanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving. Instead of running from Mankato to east of the cities, back to the center of it all, we sat at home getting ready to head to just one dinner hosted by my aunt and attended by the extended family on my mom's side. I brought a pie, which was rather last minute. … [Read more...] about Thankful on Thanksgiving
