Hi Reader, We all know the mental load of feeding kids goes way up in the summer time. More snacks. More food requests. More meals at home. More random kids at your house needing to be fed. Before you add another thing to your mental to-do list, save this email. (I swear yesterday alone I added 19 things to my to-do list. Sign the camp forms. Make camp carpool plans. Get a light bulb for the closet, buy goggles, call the plumber. OK, I will spare you the rest but I know you feel this in your...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You know what I’ve missed while my kids have been in school all year? I’ve missed walking around the house picking pillows up off the floor all day. I’ve missed the steady hum of my kids arguing with each other that I can hear from any part of the house. I’ve missed making food and cleaning up the kitchen around the clock. I’ve missed being asked, “can we go somewhere fun now” at 7:30 in the morning. Lucky me, I’m about to have ALL of that, and more! Okay you know I love my kids a...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Maycember, Mayhem, May-we-all-take-a-nap-now? I know you’re probably running around with your head barely attached to your body – so I just want to share a few snack box ideas with you to solve the “mooommmm I’m hungryyyy” problem while you’re running from one event to the next. Here’s some snack boxes I’ve packed, and a couple of my favorite breakfast smoothie recipes, too! Healthy and Filling Snackboxes I like to include some fiber + protein to keep them full. Beyond that,...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, One thing that kills me about a lot of kids’ vitamin marketing right now is how it convinces parents that normal kid struggles mean they’re missing something important. Your child is emotional? It’s nutrient deficiencies. Picky eater? Hidden hunger. Big feelings? Trouble focusing? This gummy will change everything. And while nutrient deficiencies absolutely can matter in some situations, a lot of these ads jump from reality: “a multivitamin may help fill some nutrition gaps” to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Last week I talked about why peptides and GLP-1s are being marketed like a quick fix—and why the reality is more nuanced. This week, I want to talk about something equally important: What actually impacts hunger, “food noise,” and weight before you ever consider medication. And honestly? These things matter even if you do eventually choose medication. Because if your body feels like it’s constantly fighting you…there’s usually a reason. And it’s not that you lack discipline, suck...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I keep seeing influencers promote peptides for weight loss, and I know you're seeing them too. The main ones they're talking about are GLP-1s (aka semaglutide, tirzepatide…brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). But now it's even more confusing, with people talking about their “peptide stacks,” peptide journeys, and micro-dosing… It's the new wellness trend. And honestly, I get why it’s all so appealing. Especially when you’re a mom, your body has changed over time, and it feels...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, This time of year always sneaks up on me! All of a sudden it’s field days, end of year parties, teacher gifts, schedule changes, and SO many things to keep up with. There’s two things that help me keep track of everything, so that I don’t constantly have that background feeling of don’t forget this, don’t forget that. The very moment something comes into my head, or I read the email about the party, or whatever it is–I offload it. There’s no, “I’ll deal with this later.” Nope nope...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I swear snacks are the bane of my existence. The kids need them, but it’s this constant, never-ending task. Figuring out what to buy, actually going to buy it, negotiating what counts as an “acceptable” snack, and then watching everything disappear 10x faster than I expected. It’s also this ongoing battle between convenience (very necessary) and wanting my kids to eat actual whole foods (also very necessary). So until I can afford a personal chef, I’m over here doing my best—which...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If your kid is suddenly refusing foods they used to eat, there’s a good chance it’s not about the food... It’s about who’s sitting next to them at lunch. A friend asked me something recently that I think so many of us are dealing with: “How do you handle peer pressure at school changing what your kid will eat?” Their child used to happily eat cottage cheese. Loved it.Now? Refuses it—because other kids don’t know what it is. Hummus used to be in the regular lunch rotation too… until...
2 months ago • 2 min read