The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a set of guidelines in both a statement and report that urged parents and others responsible for children’s health to beware of the chemicals in many common foods and food packaging that are damaging our kids’ health. This warning includes scientific evidence showing that specific chemicals in foods and food containers may have a negative impact on hormones and child development and growth. More specifically, the AAP is asking adults to reduce the amount of processed meat consumed during pregnancy, increase the amount of whole fruit and vegetables eaten, and to limit the use of plastic food containers for both storage and heating of foods. These food-related activities all can interfere with the body’s natural hormone levels and throw them into havoc. At the same time, all of the aforementioned steps can help reduce children’s exposure to chemicals in food and food packaging. Read about immune-boosting lunch box ideas for k...
This fall is going to be a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AND the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival both opening on August 29 ! And, a couple of months later the 2019 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic takes place November 8 and November 9 , and then it’s the official start of winter holiday season later in November! And if you want to stay right in the middle of the action this fall (or any time of year), the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are two hotels that should be on your list of places to stay! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Located just a stone’s throw from Hollywood Studios and Epcot, the Swan and Dolphin are sometimes an overlooked hotel choice but they offer convenient access to the all the new and exiting things happening at Epcot and Hollywood Studios this fall and beyond. And today, our good friends from Small World Vacations are sharing some great tips about planning your visit to the Swan and Dolphi...
We love Winnie the Pooh almost as much as we love Baby Yoda, honey! Winnie the Pooh at The Crystal Palace Which is why even though we’re still reeling from the secret menu Baby Yoda cocktail , we just HAD to usher ourselves over to this spot in Epcot where they’re serving up a SECRET MENU Winnie the Pooh Margarita! We’re heading over to Choza de Margarita in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion to search for the Winnie the Pooh Margarita! We already know what you’re thinking — Pooh Bear is British sooooo what the heck is he doing over in Mexico? We’re a long way from the Hundred Acre Woods all the way over here — but that’s where you’ll find him! Winnie the Pooh Margarita The Winnie the Pooh Maragita consists of mango and strawberry frozen margarita flavors layered together. The colors almost match Pooh Bear perfectly! Winnie the Pooh Margarita Plus, the drink tastes REALLY good! We definitely tasted the tequila, but the fruity flavors paired very well with each other. Win...