by Melanie Darnell | Dec 4, 2018 | Fitmomma Nutrition
Let’s talk nutrition! Not just #vegan nutrition but overall important things our bodies, especially our kids little bodies, need to thrive! Let’s chat iron and zinc. Humans need macronutrients (carbs, protein and fat) as well as micronutrients (minerals, individual...
by Melanie Darnell | Nov 26, 2018 | Fitmomma Fitness
Holiday season is here! I can’t tell you how many times I get asked “what does your vegan family eat at Thanksgiving?!” The answer is: eating vegan at Thanksgiving is EASY! Although we have many thoughtful friends and neighbors who intentionally plan to serve a...
by Melanie Darnell | Oct 4, 2018 | Fitmomma Nutrition, Parenting Advice, Smoothies, Vegan Meals
Food Rhythm As we approach the end of September we are comfortably settling back into school life. As our kids enter a routine, I believe food rhythms help tremendously in empowering your child with familiarity and bringing calmness to their week. In our house we eat...
by Melanie Darnell | Jul 6, 2018 | Developmental Activities, Fitmomma Lifestyle, Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
In an effort to reduce the toxic chemicals in my cleaning routines, I knew I needed a safer alternative to traditional cleaning products. However, my homemade ones weren’t cutting it. Kids Actively Engaged at Home One way that parents can support children’s...
by Melanie Darnell | Jun 11, 2018 | Baby Gear, Fitmomma Lifestyle, Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
I recently travels with 3 kids ages 4 and across country. Below I share my tips on how I kept them entertained (with minimal screen time) and avoided meltdowns. Mission: MISSION: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Philadelphia, PA with 3 children ages 4, 2, and 10 months...