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3 Fun Day Trips From Norfolk, VA
Everybody loves a good road trip right?! Well, maybe not everyone- but I for one love a good day trip out of my city of Norfolk. And I am here to give you 3 fun day trips from Norfolk, VA you and the family might like as well! Crozet, VA Located just 12 miles outside of Charlottesville, Crozet is a small city that is home to my favorite little mountain gem, Chiles Peach Orchard. But guess what?! Chiles isn’t only an orchard and it doesn’t only grow peaches! Chiles Peach Orchard grows all different kinds of fruit that you can harvest yourself! In the Spring, you can harvest your own juicy…
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The Baby Led Weaning Guide
Baby Led Weaning (BLW) can be a little intimidating for most moms but it doesn't have to be! In fact, it can be quite simple and even fun. This post will walk you through what BLW is, when to start, what to feed, and why it all matters.
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Keto During Pregnancy? The Science, Struggle & Results
Going keto during pregnancy!? Let me just say right now- this has NOTHING to do with weight loss! Yes keto is considered a "fab" diet- but this diet offers much more than mere weight loss and has saved me from a world of hurt. Follow along and you'll find out how!
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The Truth About Baby Rice Cereal & Why You Should Avoid It
With food allergies, intolerances and inflammation in the rise- most of us parents are trying to figure out what the common denominator is. There is no "definitive" answer but I can tell you this- introducing foods at certain developmental stages in life is critical. In this post we will be looking at the first year of life- digestive maturity- the role of enzymes- common myths and why baby cereals are worth avoiding.
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Why You Should Eat MORE Butter?
If you want to know about butter you have to understand the CRUCIAL role fat has in your kids diet. Fat is beneficial in more ways then one, in fact, with out fat, we cannot even absorb other nutrients! Butter itself is actually full of nutrient like vitamin A, D, E and K. But all vitamins are not the same.
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10 Protein Packed Snacks for Kids
Want to avoid the sugar crashing and hanger rages of your children (and maybe yourself)? Then let's talk about how we can swap out insulin spiking sugar snacks with some healthy high protein goodies!