Posts Tagged by Cupcakes
My Kids are Back at School, and Healthy Changes are in the Air!
September 7, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Making change |
I love cupcakes. Really, I do. But if you’ve been following my blog from the beginning, you know that I took issue with the number of times they appeared in my kindergartner’s classroom last year. And as long as I’m being THAT mom (as my friend Sally at Real Mom Nutrition likes to say), I’ll […] more
Rethinking the School Bake Sale: Is This Fundraising Sweetheart Really the Best Way to Bring in Dollars?
August 28, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Fundraisers |
School doesn’t kick off for another week for my kiddos, but I know it already has for many of yours. And even from here, I can almost detect the irresistible scent of frosted cupcakes and fudgy brownies emanating from the bake sale table. Ahhhh yes, the school bake sale: It’s an age-old tradition […] more
Please Don’t Call Me a Food Nazi–I Just Want My Kids to Eat Well at School!!
May 31, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy classroom treats, Improving school food, Junk food in school, School food |
Lobbying for healthier school food may sound like a no-brainer. After all, who could possibly object to improving the quality of the food being served to our kids? But with that said, the idea isn’t always very well received. In fact, parents, teachers and school administrators who propose swapping double-fudge brownies for apple slices […] more
Kids & Sugar: The Potential Downsides of the Cupcake Diet
April 10, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Sugar |
Kids and sugar—they practically go hand in hand. Children love sweets, and who can blame them? But unfortunately, cupcakes, candy, ice cream, soda and juice aren’t just occasional treats anymore; they’re almost ubiquitous wherever you go, from doctors’ offices to sports practice to school parties. And while we certainly don’t want to be too restrictive, there’s […] more
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