Breastmilk and/or Formula are still meant to be your child’s main source of dairy before the age of 1. This is for two reasons: it helps babies absorb iron and is easy to digest. That being said there are some great dairy options that can be a great snack for kids on the go. Dairy…
Finding unprocessed grains that are easy to pack and travel with can be challenging. There are many processed grains to grab like dried cereal, baby cereal, crackers and cookies. I definitely grab the processed options at times but the additives, salt and sugars are something I try to stay away from whenever possible. Below is a…
In Canada, public health nurses and doctors have been recommended that a babies first food is protein. They recommend this because at 6 months breast milk or formula does not provide enough iron for the baby. Since we like to travel and head outdoors a lot, I have come up with 4 easy travel foods with…
Spending most of the day outside with kids often means that you need to have a lot of food with you, especially if you want to keep them happy. It is not uncommon for us to be out of the house from 9 am until bedtime. We have had to be creative with the types of…
Every day, I am reminded of my outdoor education class that I took at the University of Alberta. We discussed questions related to ‘where can you engage with nature?’, and ‘what is the importance of the human connection with nature?’ My husband and I often find ourselves discussing similar questions. Cam often comments on the potential…
