Warm Up Breakfast With These Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes


Updated 03/26/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes

Sometimes a bowl of cereal from the box just doesn't do it — you need something warm to jump-start your day. If you're over eggs, and don't have time in the morning for an elaborately cooked breakfast, reach for a bowl of whole-grain hot cereal. Most recipes are easy to prep ahead of time, while others cook up in less than 10 minutes. By morning's end, you will have enjoyed a breakfast filled Read more

Yummy Gluten-Free Cereals (That Don't Taste Gluten-Free!)


Updated 02/24/12 6:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Best Gluten-Free Cereals

For most people, they pour a bowl of cereal for breakfast and don't think twice. But for those with a gluten allergy or sensitivity, a basic bowl of cereal can be a huge no-no. You could always go for these gluten-free breakfast options, or toast made with gluten-free bread, but if a good old bowl of cereal is what you crave, reach for one of these boxes. Source: Flickr User elisasizzle Read more

10 Cereals With 8 or More Grams of Fiber


Updated 01/27/12 7:15 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Cereals With 8 Grams of Fiber or More

We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it's recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day. Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. Breakfast is a wonderful time to fill up on fiber-rich foods, so check out which cereals contain eight or more grams of fiber per serving. Read more

Healthy Foods Your Kids Should Be Eating


Updated 09/09/10 12:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Healthy Foods Kids Should Eat

Revamp your weekly menus! We know that kids need a bowlful of vitamins to keep them healthy and strong, but getting the nutrients into them isn't always easy. I recently shared five foods kids should be eating to fill them up with protein, fiber, and iron. Here are five more foods hidden in some tot-friendly recipes. Read more

Beautiful on the Inside and Out: Get to Know Actress Serinda Swan


Updated 05/25/12 3:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Serinda Swan on Acting, Beauty, and Tron

Canadian actress Serinda Swan, whose parents have both been involved in the business, started her career at the ripe old age of 3, but she got bitten by the athletic bug a few years after. "I had to actually leave the industry because I got heavily into gymnastics and I kind of looked like a little gremlin!" she says. "So it didn't really work anymore for the cute little cereal kid jobs; they Read more

Reasons You're Not Waking Up Energized


Updated 03/13/12 9:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a More Restful Night of Sleep

Do you constantly wake up feeling like you could sleep for another three hours? Not everyone's a morning person, but when you wake up so tired you have a pounding headache, pour orange juice into your cereal, or practically fall asleep while checking the morning news, something's not right. Keep reading to find out what might be preventing you from waking up energized. Read more

A Blue Ombre Surf First Birthday Brunch


Updated 03/06/12 6:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Surf-Inspired First Birthday Party

We recently showed you a supersweet, totally girlie first birthday bash, but this surf-inspired, all-blue, lil boy's birthday party is just as yummy. Photographer Ashley Rose created this brunch soiree for Crew's first birthday, and we're now loving the idea of a morning party. With fun food stations like cereal and pancake bars (check out all the fun options and toppings!), and a cute drink Read more

Add Nutritional Goodness the Easy Way: 8 Recipes Made With Flax


Updated 02/11/12 12:41 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Flaxseed Recipes

There are many reasons to eat flaxseed: they're full of omega-3s and fiber and help promote healthy digestion, to name a few. Besides sprinkling flaxseed over a salad or cereal, it's also really easy to incorporate them into recipes. The best part is, flaxseeds don't really change how a recipe tastes, so no one will guess they just got a megadose of nutrition. Read more

9 Products Designed to Make Solid Food Feeding Easier


Updated 02/09/12 9:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Solid Food Feeding Gadgets and Gear

Hooray for food! Moving beyond rice cereal to real food purees is a real milestone, and like any new baby step, it's filled with gadgets and gear to help mamas along the way. Sure, you can simply take the spoon to the jar or bowl and place it your lil one's mouth, but before long, mom's sure to realize that "there has to be an easier and neater way" to do so. Before cleaning up another puddle of Read more