http://www.artipot.com/authors/2584/christine-steendahl/ Latest articles by Christine Steendahl from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/317914/make-chicken-that-will-wow-your-family.htm Chicken is a basic ingredient in most kitchens It's more nutritious than red meat and there are so many ways to make it Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:54:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/317914/make-chicken-that-will-wow-your-family.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/316173/5-things-to-do-with-spaghetti.htm Depending on where you live and what your ethnic heritage, your family probably eats lots of potatoes or lots of pasta If you're searching for some new options on how to use spaghetti to spice up dinnertime, here are 5 things you can do with spaghetti that you may not have tried Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:27:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/316173/5-things-to-do-with-spaghetti.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/310034/family-friendly-hamburger-meals.htm If you're like many families, you are constantly on the lookout for tasty ideas for suppertime As a busy caregiver, you seek recipes that are quick to make, meals that your family will love, something a little different once in a while and something budget friendly Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:19:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/310034/family-friendly-hamburger-meals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/300575/easy-crock-pot-meals.htm One of the best ways to warm up winter is to load the crock pot with goodies in the morning and let it cook all day The crock pot is an awesome way to have a delicious home cooked meal after working or playing all day long Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:35:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/300575/easy-crock-pot-meals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/284611/special-valentine-snacks-for-your-kids-lunch.htm With Valentine's Day fast approaching, considering making some simple Valentine's snacks that the kids can bring to school Whether you are making them for your own child's lunch or as a special treat for the class, following are some snacks that are simple to transport and simple for the kids to consume once they dig in Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:29:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/284611/special-valentine-snacks-for-your-kids-lunch.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283578/making-valentines-day-special-for-your-kids.htm Valentine's Day is right around the corner, which means that its time to whip up some fun snacks for you and the little ones While Valentine's Day is always associated with sugary snacks like chocolate and candy, you can make some yummy snacks for the little ones while still keeping it on the healthy side Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:03:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283578/making-valentines-day-special-for-your-kids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262864/meal-planning-can-help-simplify-things-for-you-in-the-new-year.htm Being a mother is a rewarding job, but it's also a difficult one Between all of the cleaning, homework help, laundry, and motherly advice, we have to find time to prepare meals that are both healthy and appealing to the little ones Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:03:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262864/meal-planning-can-help-simplify-things-for-you-in-the-new-year.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256379/cooking-kids.htm Everything revolves around the kitchen People are naturally drawn to this room of the house and kids are no exception Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:27:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256379/cooking-kids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256039/great-food-options-for-little-ones.htm At about 2 years of age, children may become picky eaters They start to smell everything before they will eat it Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:06:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256039/great-food-options-for-little-ones.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249568/fruity-snacks-your-children-will-enjoy.htm Looking for ways for your children and your whole family to eat more nutritiously for the New Year but you are not quite sure where to being You can always start with healthy children treats that will please your children and your whole family Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:54:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249568/fruity-snacks-your-children-will-enjoy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238633/treasured-valentine-recipes-to-share-with-your-little-ones.htm Sweet for the sweet is the theme of Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is the best time to spend the day in the kitchen creating time honored snacks with the little ones Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:40:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238633/treasured-valentine-recipes-to-share-with-your-little-ones.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235571/instilling-healthy-eating-habits-in-little-ones.htm Preschool nutritional programs emphasize the importance of healthful eating by combining all food groups in a daily menu plan Teaching little ones the value of a healthful eating plan as a child will guarantee that they learn good eating habits that will last a entire life Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:40:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235571/instilling-healthy-eating-habits-in-little-ones.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/230344/little-ones-cooking.htm Get little ones involved in the kitchen especially when it comes to cooking nutritious recipes Once you get your kids in the kitchen helping you make nutritious meals, it is almost guaranteed that they will eat what they help make Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:43:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/230344/little-ones-cooking.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/230020/winning-recipes-for-childrens-birthday-parties.htm You can treat the birthday party guests to tasty snacks Most of these recipes can be altered to coordinate with the theme of your fiesta Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:35:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/230020/winning-recipes-for-childrens-birthday-parties.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/229230/children-eat-what-they-live.htm Nutritious eating habits are generally formed long before children start to select their own foods Children adopt the eating habits of their role models Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:07:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/229230/children-eat-what-they-live.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/227906/kids-breakfast-recipes.htm Breakfast is an essential part of a nutritious lifestyle Breakfast is especially important for little ones Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:55:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/227906/kids-breakfast-recipes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185578/the-search-for-healthy-kids-snacks.htm Searching for ideas for your little ones and your entire family to consume healthier foods but you are not quite sure where to begin You can always begin with nutritious kids treats that will please your children and your entire family family Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:11:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185578/the-search-for-healthy-kids-snacks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/184428/daddy-will-you-buy-me-some-diabetes.htm The rate of childhood obesity is on the rise Unhealthy habits have led to overweight children having obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and elevated blood pressure Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:47:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/184428/daddy-will-you-buy-me-some-diabetes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/63119/romantic-picnic-ideas.htm Put the Romance Back Into Your Picnic Picnics are not just an awesome way for families to spend quality time Couples find that a picnic meal made for two can be quite romantic Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:04:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/63119/romantic-picnic-ideas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/62786/picnics-are-fun-but-you-can-make-them-nutritious-too.htm When determing the menu for a picnic, the name of the game is tasty But, tasty doesn't have to equate to unhealthy Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:50:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/62786/picnics-are-fun-but-you-can-make-them-nutritious-too.htm