Summer is here!

School is out for a lot of us and it is time to get busy and be active! So, what are your hopes and dreams for your family this summer? Thanks to Kiley at One Healthy Hamptons, here is a Summer Bucket List to help you out! Print this out to get started! 

What is on your Bucket List this summer? There are so many creative ways to keep your family active and get fit. We do a lot of camping and now that the girls are ...

Summer is officially here and that means three glorious months of sunshine, barbecues, and the kids love this… no homework! It’s also three whole months to keep the kids busy – a task that can wear on nerves and the pocketbook. So, this summer make it your mission to get out there and explore your surroundings. There are so many free and low-cost sights and activities that will keep kids active, occupied, and learning all summer long, as long as you know where to look!

Take a family field trip ...

Did you miss last month's article? Check it out here.

You added a few organic items to your grocery list. You started to help your kids make better snack choices by making healthier snacking more available (and hopefully this is helping you, too). You're eating out less and cooking at home more. If you can say yes to even one of these, you totally passed last month's assignment. 

Now it is time to get serious. In Step 2 of Getting Started: Healthy Eating, I am going to ...

So many families are trying to cut out processed snacks without cutting out the convenience. That box of crackers is so easy to break out for the kids! But what if there were healthy and delicious snacks you could feed your kids right now that are just as convenient? And what if they are good for you, too?! 

I recently had the chance to sample two amazing new products and I want to feature them here for you. 

Simple Squares

These organic snack bars are snack-bars-gone-fancy. With the simple ingredients ...

Macaroni Kid encourages quality family time and wellness in all that we do. We know that families working towards a common goal can do anything with teamwork and each other’s support. We know that bettering your family is your goal and we aim to give you some tools to do so.

“Our Family Moves” is about making a commitment to move together; after all, “the family that plays together stays together!" Simply print this calendar, fill in your team’s names, discuss the challenge, and talk strategy! Divide up ...

We want to hear from you! If you've jumped on the bandwagon, you can inspire others to do the same! Whether you're a personal trainer or play WiiFit with your kids, you're part of the family fitness revolution! If you've made fitness a priority for you and your family, we want to know about it! I want to feature your story, your successes, challenges, and tips! Email your fitness story to jennys@macaronikid.com and you can be featured as our Macaroni Mama Gone Fit! Just ...