Kids & Company Blog: Food

Super Bowl Sunday with your Little One!

Posted on: Wednesday January 29th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday — the Sunday we’ve all been waiting for! While it may be the event you or your significant other have been waiting for — depending on their age, your little ones may not be so excited.  As a parent, you know that keeping little ones entertained can be a… [read more]

Beat the January Blues!

Posted on: Wednesday January 22nd, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Have you heard of Blue Monday? If you haven’t, Blue Monday was this past Monday, January 20. According to some experts and some sort of mathematical equation, that date is the most depressing date of the calendar year. While we can’t say this claim is entirely correct — as we don’t have the capacity to… [read more]

How to snack in 2020!

Posted on: Wednesday January 15th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Snacks are a hugely important factor in healthy eating for you and your family. You can eat a perfectly healthy smoothie for breakfast, a delicious whole-grain sandwich for lunch and a perfectly balanced dinner of protein, carbohydrates and fat. But then it seemingly falls apart when the snack drawer is opened after dinner — chips,… [read more]

It’s Resolution Time! Happy 2020

Posted on: Wednesday January 8th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Let me start by wishing you all a Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful time ringing in the new year with your friends and family — I sure did! The start of a brand new year (and decade!) is associated with new beginnings. With new beginnings comes the tendency to reflect… [read more]

New Year’s with the Kiddies!

Posted on: Tuesday December 24th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Years ago (before children) New Year’s was about sparkly dresses and fancy dinners! Now, it’s about having a memorable time with my family. Over the years, I have learned a thing or two about throwing an amazing New Year’s Party that the whole family will enjoy. Here are my top takeaway party tips!  Timing is… [read more]

Winter is Here! Kidco Kitchen’s Winter Menu Launch

Posted on: Wednesday December 18th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

WINTER IS COMING – which means that Kidco Kitchen’s Winter menu is launching soon! While the weather may be unpredictable, the Kidco Kitchen is always there to bring both familiarity and new dishes to the table! Either way, we guarantee that this yummy menu will continue to warm hearts and fill bellies all across the… [read more]

Keep Warm with this Winter Soup!

Posted on: Wednesday December 11th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

There is something just perfect about warming up with a bowl of soup on a cold winter day. With so much versatility, there is no way you can’t love soup! All of the winter vegetables in season make for some flavourful seasonal options that can’t be beat!  There is a reason that soup has been… [read more]

Shopping Day is Just Around the Corner!

Posted on: Wednesday December 4th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Did someone say retail therapy?? We are celebrating Shopping Day on Saturday, December 7 nationally so that you can have a wonderful day focused on getting ready for the holidays, while we look after your little ones. Once the gift-giving is sorted out it is time focus on my favourite part of any celebration…the food!… [read more]

What’s the scoop on fats?

Posted on: Wednesday November 27th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

When you hear the word fat, you may not think twice: eat less of them or none of them at all. Maybe you’ve heard the term “healthy fat” or the ever so common phrase, “good in moderation.” So, what’s the scoop on fats? Well, it’s true, there are such things as healthy fats and like… [read more]

Should you jump on the Meatless Monday trend?

Posted on: Wednesday November 20th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

You’ve probably heard the hype about Meatless Monday. It has been highly talked about since its inception in 2003. How did it start? you ask. It was born as a global initiative, first launching in 2003. The messaging of Meatless Monday is simple; once a week, cut meat out of all your daily meals and… [read more]