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Rainbow Blog

02 Nov 2011

“Rainbow” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu Spring Rolls

posted by: Kia

You are in for a treat with this guest blog post by Dana from Green Apple Baby!  Just looking at her gorgeous pictures is making me hungry!  Enjoy…

Quinoa is a staple in our household.  It is a super grain, containing all 9 essential amino acids, making it a... ....

25 Oct 2011

Spaghetti Squash – YUM!

posted by: Jamie Robertson

Thanks to our new friend Dana over at Green Apple Baby, I was introduced to a new dish. Spaghetti and tomato sauce. Now I know you’re all thinking, “Hey! There’s nothing new about Spaghetti and sauce!” well, if you bake a spaghetti squash at 400 degrees for an hour, scrape up the inside a bit, throw some sauce on there, you’ve got a new spaghetti and sauce that will please even the picky eaters in the family!... ....

22 Oct 2011

I’m A Food Artist!

posted by: Kia

I love the title of this song…what a fun way to think about food and eating!  This is the last music video from our guest blogger this week, Rachel See Smith, if you haven’t seen the videos from early on in the week you will definitley want to go back and watch them!  I love Rachel’s mission and I think music therapy is absolutely fascinating!  I am so grateful that she shared her songs with us this week!  Thankfully it won’t be the last you hear from her because she... ....

21 Oct 2011

It’s a Vegetable (w)Rap!

posted by: Kia

I love this fun rap song by Rachel See Smith and amaizng Music Therapist!  I can see how kids in her sessions would love hearing and singing along to this one!  Our two dogs start barking when they hear Rachel starting to rap :)  Come back tomorrow for another song filled video!!!  Enjoy

It’s the vegetable (w)rap from... ....

20 Oct 2011

At The End Of The Rainbow!

posted by: Kia

Welcome to day four of our fun music videos by our friend Rachel See Smith, Music Therapist!  We love the video and song today because it was inspired by Today I Ate A Rainbow :)   We hope you enjoy the song with your kids!

 

At the End of the Rainbow (Inspired by: Today I Ate a Rainbow) from Rachel... ....

19 Oct 2011

I’m A Good Eater!

posted by: Kia

Welcome to day three of our special guest videos by Rachel See Smith, Music Therapist extraordinairre!  Her song today is called I’m A Good Eater which I think is a great message to instill in our kids whether they are good eaters or not quite yet good eaters…it’s a positive message that will help your child feel good about themselves!  Enjoy…

 

I’m a Good Eater from Rachel... ....

18 Oct 2011

We’re Going To Be Pirates For The Day!

posted by: Kia

I hope you enjoyed Rachel See Smith’s guest blog post and video yesterday!  Isn’t she amazing?!?!  As promised we have another one of her videos for you today!  Enjoy…

We’re Gonna Be Pirates for the Day! from Rachel Smith on Vimeo.

 

Author Bio: Rachel See Smith is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) with a Master’s... ....

16 Oct 2011

Music Therapy and Rainbows!

posted by: Kia

Every once in a while you meet someone (in real life or online) that you instantly click with…it’s as though you’ve been friends for years!  I just had that happen when I connected with Rachel See Smith, she is a board certified Music Therapist and quite possibly the sweetest most positive person I’ve “met” (we met via Twitter so technically we haven’t met….yet!) and I am so excited to spend this week sharing her great work and fun songs…you... ....

11 Oct 2011

Families That Cook Together Eat Together

posted by: Kia

I wrote this post as a participant in the Eat Better, Eat Together Balancing Act blog carnival hosted by MealsMatter and Dairy Council of California to share ways families everywhere can make time for family meals that include foods... ....

06 Oct 2011

Celebrate a Healthy Halloween with Style!

posted by: Kia

Who says Halloween is just for junk food and scary costumes?  This year make Halloween healthy and stylish with Pork Chop Kids and Today I Ate A Rainbow!

From Oct 7th to Oct 14th share some ideas for candy alternatives that you think would be fun to give or fun for your kiddo to receive this Halloween.  Write your suggestions on the Pork Chop Kids facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pork-Chop-Kids/180661113116... ....

“I was a little skeptical at first… not that I didn’t think the idea was cute or that it could be used for a learning tool… but I didn’t think it would encourage my kids to eat healthier! ...Read More - Sarah Barnes-

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