Antioxidant Smoothie Punch
Antioxidants come up frequently in discussions about wellness, healthy eating and preventing diseases. These powerful nutrients, which mostly come from the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat, prohibit (and in some cases prevent), the oxidation of other molecules in...
Why Finger Painting is Great for Babies
I’m always looking for new and fun activities for Sage. Last week I took him to his first messy art class. While he was the youngest kid in class (and we found he was still a bit young for it), the experience reminded me how much he loves to finger paint. Before you...
Baby-Led Weaning Basics
Let’s start with the basic question: What is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)? Simply, BLW is feeding your children real whole foods when they are ready to introduce solids at six months of age. Many people start solids with rice cereal and purees. BLW takes a different...
How to Make the Perfect Smoothie
If you know how to build a basic smoothie you’ll never mess up. Follow these simple rules so you’ll always end up with a delicious smoothie. Once you feel comfortable building the basics you can start to become more adventurous with your smoothies by adding some fancy...
3 Vegan Green Smoothie Recipes
Green smoothies are perfect for moms and babies who are eating solid foods. They are packed with vitamins, easy to make and keep you both hydrated. Plus, they’re full of fiber and they taste delicious. I’ve collected a couple of my favorite vegan green smoothie...
Weeknight Meal: Portobello Mushrooms and Quinoa
Weeknight dinners are tough. Usually you are battling fatigue, a fussy baby and an empty kitchen (especially during the end of the week). I like to keep my freezer stocked with organic vegetables for nights just like this. I found this frozen quinoa and kale item at...
Recipe: Tropical Morning Smoothie
Aloha! There’s no better way to start your day than a fresh, homemade smoothie. Sage and I make healthy smoothies packed with fruits and veggies everyday. When I’m feeling like we need to add a bit of island flavor, we choose tropical fruits to mix in with our typical...
Tips for Baby’s First Dentist Appointment
When should you take your baby to the dentist? Does your baby need a dentist appointment if he only has a couple of teeth? What happens during a baby’s trip to the dentist? I’ve found that a lot of parents ask these questions and feel worried about their child’s...
How to Plan a Perfect First Birthday Party
We finally got pictures back from Sage’s first birthday. I still can’t get over our little boy is one-year-old. Happy first birthday to our very special ninja! We had such an amazing day celebrating with friends and family American Ninja Warrior style....About Me
Hi! My name is Melanie. I am a mom of 3. I have fun getting creative with at home workouts and whipping up yummy vegan meals in the kitchen. My passion to help you achieve your fitness goals and simplify this whole plant-based eating thing especially when it comes to raising vegan kids. Thanks so much for joining the Fitmomma Community! xo