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​​Hi Reader, So much of your work and effort this time of year goes unnoticed, and I want to take a minute to acknowledge everything you’ve been doing to make all the holiday magic possible. For all the extra shopping, planning, baking, wrapping, and card sending. For wanting to bring a smile to your kids’ faces, for being thoughtful about holiday memories you want them to make, and for remembering to move that dang elf. Your families are lucky to have you!​ I truly believe that you, and the entire Mama Knows Nutrition community, are the best people around! I am so grateful for the support, camaraderie and joy this community shares all year long. Thank you for being a special part of it all, and for allowing me to spend time with you in this little corner of the internet. I wish you and your family a happy holiday season filled with joy and health. ♥️ The Cookie You Don't Want to Miss Healthier Buckeye Peanut Butter BallsDon’t let “healthy” fool you – these Buckeye cookies are incredible. Rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and zero time in the oven. You won’t want to skip this recipe this year!
A Lightened Up Christmas Morning Tradition Nothing beats a Christmas morning cinnamon roll! Since there’s so much indulging around the holidays, I do like to lighten them up a bit. This is our go-to recipe! Happy Holidays, Disclaimer: this message contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.​ |
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Hi Reader, There’s a type of behavior I have been seeing at school a lot this year that doesn’t get talked about enough. Probably because it’s uncomfortable, and probably because it’s often dismissed as “just how some people are.” A group of moms who bond by tearing other women down. Openly commenting on other moms’ bodies. Calling people ugly or fat. Mocking how someone parents, dresses, or exists — often with kids standing right there within earshot. That’s not confidence. That’s not being...
Hi Reader, Last week, I asked you to share your thoughts on me creating a talk or resources to help support conversations around weight and body image, and the response was overwhelming. I think it was the most replies I’ve ever gotten to a newsletter. Many of the stories shared broke my heart, and that’s exactly why I want to help with this topic. Every person deserves to feel confident and loved in their body, and to understand the value of nutrition and how it can help fuel your body. I...
Hi Reader, I’ve had a few conversations with moms lately about something that feels especially hard to get “right” – talking to our kids about weight, and how food relates to their body. And I shared a post on Instagram that resonated with a lot of you about what to do if your kid comes to you and says, “I’m fat.” (If you haven’t seen it you can read it on Instagram or Facebook.) I got a lot of great feedback from moms thanking me for talking about it openly and for helping them feel more...