Breaking Picky Eaters: This is the first guest post of a mom sharing her personal experience raising a child who refuses more often than they sit down and eat a meal you prepared happily. This one comes from my dear friend Michelle of What's Cooking with Kids. She's sharing her … [Read more...] about Breaking Picky Eaters: Michelle Stern of What’s Cooking
The Kitchen Sink
Breaking a Picky Eater: New Series
I'm starting a new series on picky eaters here on Food for My Family. I'll look at different reasons kids might be picky eaters and how one approach doesn't work for all children, and we'll hear from other parents who may be going through similar trials to find out what worked … [Read more...] about Breaking a Picky Eater: New Series
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