Winter Coats and Car Seats Don’t Mix – #CarSeatSafety
Most winter coats should not be worn in the car because of the extra build. Here are five safe ways to keep your child warm in the car during winter.
Health & Fitness
Road Coat – A Car Seat Safe Down Coat
Disclosure: If you have any questions about your child and their car seat please consult with a Licensed Car Seat Technician, you can find one here: http://cert.safekids.org/ I was given a Road Coat from OneKid free of charge so that I could try it out and share my experience with you. All opinions are my own, your experience may differ. This…
Getting Pregnant in 2020 with Frozen Donor Egg IVF
While Detroit residents are preparing themselves for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many are already looking to start fresh in 2020. With a new year comes new opportunities for growth and development. Whether you’re finishing a degree at the University of Michigan, working towards a promotion, or trying to buy a house, January 1st is an ideal…
Fall Fruit Turkey Display
Make your Thanksgiving dinner table festive with this fruit display shaped like a turkey. Help curb pre-meal hunger by snacking on some of these healthier fruit options. Simply pick your favorite fruits to add to the display. Looking for other delicious Thanksgiving sides to top off your feast? Check out these recipes: Apple, Spinach, Chicken Sausage and Farro Stuffed Acorn…
Avoid Pumpkin Overload With These 6 Michigan Fall Fruits and Veggies
It’s almost fall and you know what that means…pumpkin flavored everything! If you’re not a pumpkin fan though, fear not, a plentiful variety of fall produce are also in season.
Tips for a Healthier (and Safe) Halloween
Halloween can be a fun time of year for kids and parents alike. As families gear up for parties, trick-or-treating and spooky fun, the Healthier Michigan team has some tips and recipes to make one of the season’s not-so-healthy holidays a little healthier. Enjoy candy in moderation. Kids collect thousands of calories worth of treats on Halloween, not to mention all the sugar.…
Need Quick, Healthy Halloween Treats? We’ve Got Spooky, Fun Recipes Here!
Halloween is creeping up, which means that soon your little ones will be running around your neighborhood, decked out in costumes and collecting as much candy as possible! While you probably don’t need to cook anything super sweet this week—trick-or-treating will keep your little ones stocked with sugary goodies—you may want something a little healthier to enjoy that’s still in…
Is Your Halloween Face Paint Safe?
If you’re using face paint to add to your look this Halloween, it’s important to make sure you’re choosing the right products to avoid any harmful effects or skin reactions. So how do you know if your face paint is safe? The key is using only professional grade cosmetic products. This time of year, stores tend to sell face paint kits that…
Halloween Costumes: Dress Up For Spooky-Yet-Safe Fun
Halloween is a chance for kids to put on creative costumes and pretend to be something else for the night. But whether your little one is dressing up as a pretty princess or frightening ghost, you’ll want to make sure they stay safe. And that’s where these tips come in. They’ll ensure your kids trick-or-treat without putting themselves at risk.…
Pear and Roasted Fall Vegetables with Green Tahini Dressing
This recipe is a great way to take advantage of abundant fall produce. It’s packed with healthy ingredients such as Brussels sprouts, pears, butternut squash, bell peppers, mushrooms and more. Brussels sprouts contain more than 100 percent of your daily vitamin C needs and are surprisingly high in protein. Pears are considered one of the highest-fiber fruits, with an average…