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Hi, friends!! Welcome to Little Eats & Things! My name is Andrea, but my friends call me Andy! I'm a Southern, Fun, Food-Lovin' Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Wife, & Mommy! My passion includes creating healthy and wholesome recipes that are easy, practical, and of course kid-friendly! In addition to yummy recipes, Little Eats & Things is THE place for party ideas, nutrition information, and fun DIY crafts...just for kids! I hope you enjoy!

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🖐🏽Hey, it's Andy, MA, RDN, LD
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Need a quick, kid-approved dinner recipe??
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Since my kids LOVE chicken fingers, I decided to make these Crispy Oven Fried Ranch Chicken Fingers for dinner! They are sooo good and my kids always end up asking for seconds! We usually pair these chicken fingers with a side of veggies or in my case, a nice side salad 😁! .
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Click the link in my bio and search Chicken Fingers to get the full recipe AND my ingredient to making them extra crispy!! .
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/crispy-oven-fried-ranch-chicken-fingers/
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As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I truly believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy for those busy school days and helps set the tone for a great day! Since our mornings are usually pretty hectic, I rely on quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast recipes such as this Tuttti-Fruity Veggie Smoothie! [sponsored].
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Smoothies are a great way to bump up the nutritional content and add in some extra fruit and veggies! Another great addition that I love to add to their smoothies is @HealthyHeight ❤! Healthy Height is a delicious nutrition mix that helps supplement a child’s diet with key nutrients needed for growth, it's great for picky eaters, children behind on growth or those in need of a protein boost. .
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This Tuttti-Fruity Veggie Smoothie is definitely one of my kids’ favorite recipes! They love it so much that they often request it for snack! If you want to make breakfast a little easier and more nutritious, click the link in my bio to check out this tasty smoothie recipe, and be sure to head over to https://www.healthy-height.com/ and stock up on your favorite flavors! For the entire month of January, all new #HealthyHeight customers will receive 25% off their purchase! Just use my code, LITTLE25

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😀NEW ZOODLE RECIPE!!!
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Now that the holiday season is over, it’s time to start the year off with a fresh, healthy start! Each year, I like to set wellness goals for my family and this year I decided to improve our diet regimen.I always make sure that I include a variety of wholesome foods at every meal, but I want to do even better than that and try to include more nutrient-dense foods, such as fresh fruit, whole grains, and yummy green veggies!
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That’s right y’all…. I’m tackling the challenge of getting my kids to eat more green veggies! Since my kids are fans of zoodles, I decided to make this Creamy Lemony Chicken & Zoodles dish! I’m telling you…your entire family will LOVE this recipe! Go ahead and give it a try!! Click the link in my bio for the full recipe!!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/creamy-lemony-chicken-zoodles/
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#birminghammoms #lunchboxideas #dinnertime #dinnerideas #zoodles #zucchininoodles #foodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #foodstagram #registereddietitian #kidsfood #whatsforlunch #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #craftymom #healthykidsfood #nutrition #toddlerapproved #parentsmagazine #kidapproved #healthysnacks #momblogger #birminghammoms #parents #birminghamblogger #momsclub #stonesoupblog #stonesoup

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🎉Happy New Year!!! 🎉
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Growing up in the south, it’s totally unacceptable NOT to have collards and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. We would always have an abundance of collard greens, and black-eyed peas so that our year would be filled with good fortune and prosperity! .
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As an adult, I made sure that I carried out those same traditions with my family with this easy One-Pot Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens & Sausage from @beautifuleatsandthings ! This soup is full of all the good stuff that’s perfect for New Year’s Day…black-eyed peas, collards, turkey smoked sausage, vegetables and seasonings! .
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Follow the link below for the full recipe!!#newyear #happynewyear
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https://www.beautifuleatsandthings.com/2019/12/30/one-pot-black-eyed-pea-soup-with-collard-greens-sausage/
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#bhameats #bhamfoodblogger #birminghamal #soup #happynewyear #blackeyedpeas #collardgreens #luckyrecipes #southernfood #easyrecipes #easydinnerrecipes #alabamagirl #toddlerapproved #alabamafoodphotographer #busymom #onepotrecipes #alabamablogger #heresmyfood #healthyeats #dinnertime #healthyeats #healthylifestyle #30minutemeals #southernfoodblogger #bhamblogger #toddlermeals #kidapproved #foodphotographer #millennialblogger #dietitian

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Merry Christmas from my sweet little elves!!! ❤🎄😁
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#mommy #foodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #foodstagram #MerryChristmas #kids #registereddietitian #foodie #fun #christmastime #funfoodforkids #Christmas #craftymom #cutekids #elf #toddlerapproved #foodblogfeed #matchingpajamas #healthykids #momblogger #millennialblogger #elfpajamas #thatsdarling #parents #cuteness #momsclub

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Nothing makes us more excited than the holiday season! We love it because it’s filled with magic, gifts, and beautiful decorations everywhere! Each year, I let my kids make their own holiday decorations and decorate their very own tree! Since my kids are HUGE fans of Ricky Zoom, I thought that it would be fun to have a zoomtastic themed holiday! #ad.
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We decided to make a super easy chain-link garland featuring Ricky Zoom’s famous, Z! And we even made Ricky Zoom Holiday Cookies for Santa! I’ve included all of the details and the cookie recipe on my blog. Just click the link in my bio to check it out! #RickyZoomHoliday @rickyzoomofficial

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🎄NEW HOLIDAY GRINCH RECIPE!! .
The holiday season is here, and we are in full Christmas mode in our home! My kids love Christmas just as much as I do, so we’ve been indulging in Christmas movies, books, and treats such as this AMAZING Easy Holiday Grinch Mix!
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This Easy Holiday Grinch Mix is extremely delicious and it also makes a great gift! You can package it in a festive holiday container and pair it with a How the Grinch Stole Christmas book! Fun, right?? Click the link in my bio to check out the full recipe!!
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#birminghammoms #lunchboxideas #holidaytreats #happyholidays #snacktime #snackbox #foodblogger #diyblogger #grinchmix #dietitian #foodstagram #registereddietitian #kidsfood #MerryChristmas #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #craftymom #healthykidsfood #drseuss #toddlerapproved #parentsmagazine #kidapproved #healthysnacks #momblogger #birminghammoms #parents #birminghamblogger #momsclub

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🎨 NEW DIY THANKSGIVING POST!!! .
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and my kids are super excited! My oldest son is excited about helping daddy with the turkey, and my youngest son is excited about eating all of the delicious food!
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Last week, my kids asked me about making Thanksgiving Cards. I thought that it was a neat idea, but it caught me off guard! I wasn’t expecting to start the holiday crafts until December, but since they really wanted to make these cards, I decided to give it a try!
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These DIY Thanksgiving Cards were super easy to make and would be the perfect gift for teachers, classmates, parents, or anyone that could use a little sunshine in their life! Click the link in my bio for complete details on how to make these super cute cards!
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#thanksgiving #thanksgivingcrafts #diymom #foodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #thanksgivingcards #happythanksgiving #giftsforteachers #kidsholidayparty #entertaining #holidayentertaining #igdiy #diyblogger #dietitian #classroomcrafts #classroomideas #registereddietitian #crafting #bhamblogger #birminghamblogger #lifestyleblogger #homedecor #diykids #foodblogfeed #blackmoms #diyblogfeed #homeandgarden

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Tonight's dinner was super quick & easy because this mama needed a little break! 🤷🏽‍♀️ The kids were excited to have some of their favorite foods, so they cleaned their plates without any fuss! Yayy!! 😁What's your 'go-to' meal on those exhausted nights??
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#birminghammomblogger #healthyeats #foodblogger #bhamblogger #busymom #dietitian #foodstagram #healthykids #snacktime #registereddietitian #foodie #kidsfood #whatsfordinner #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #birminghamblogger #healthykidsfood #nutrition #toddlerapproved #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #healthysnacks #momblogger #millennialblogger #toddlermeals #thatsdarling #parents #birminghammoms #momsclub

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As a busy mommy to two toddlers, dinnertime can be a little challenging! #ad There are days that I spend hours in the kitchen preparing a fancy meal, but it usually results in my kids taking one small bite and then yelling, “I don’t want it!” One thing that we all love in our home is snack time, so I decided to create a wholesome snack box for dinner, featuring Smithfield® Anytime Favorites®.
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Smithfield Anytime Favorites is truly a family favorite! It’s perfect for simple snacking and meal preparation, and comes in a wide variety of cuts, such as diced, cubed or sliced ham! Smithfield Anytime Favorites helped to take the pressure off cooking and allowed me to prepare a meal that my kids loved! “Dinner Snack Boxes” was seriously the best idea that I’ve ever had!
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Smithfield Anytime Favorites are conveniently available at Publix in the packaged meats section. And thanks to a digital coupon available for download until November 21st, and use through mid-December, now is the best time to stock up and save $1 on any two Smithfield® Anytime Favorites® items. Just visit the Publix coupon page and search for "Smithfield" Check out Smithfield Anytime Favorites at Publix today! #LetsGetReal #IC @smithfieldbrand

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🍕It's Friday so you know what that means...Pizza!!!🍕
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My kids could literally eat pizza every night!! These Mini Zucchini Pizza Boats are the perfect compromise! They are so delicious and pack so much healthy goodness! They were also super easy to make! Only 4 ingredients!!
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To get this recipe, click the link in my bio and search zucchini pizza or copy the link below!!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/mini-zucchini-pizza-boats/
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#healthykids #diymommy #foodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #foodstagram #lunchbox #snacktime #registereddietitian #foodie #kidsfood #whatsforlunch #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #whatsfordinner #healthykidsfood #nutrition #Back2School #toddlerapproved #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #healthysnacks #momblogger #millennialblogger #backtoschool #parents #pizza #momsclub

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😃 What's for dinner tonight??
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How about these Mini Chicken & Ranch Pot Pies!! I added in more veggies and I also added in some ranch seasoning to make them taste amazing! My kids LOVED them, and the best part is that they only require 5 ingredients! They were so fun and the perfect size for my kids' little hands! 😁
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To get this recipe, just tap the link in my bio and search Pot Pies or copy the link below!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/5-ingredient-mini-chicken-and-ranch-pot-pies/
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#chickenpotpies #kidapproved #diymommy #foodblogger #birminghamfoodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #foodstagram #lunchbox #dinnertime #registereddietitian #kidsfood #whatsfordinner #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #kidapproved #toddlerapproved #babyledweaning #healthykidsfood #nutrition #toddlerapproved #alabamabloggers #dinner #birminghammoms #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #momblogger #parents #momsclub

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🎉 Guess what y'all?? It's CJ's Birthday!!! I can't believe that my little rockstar is already 5 years old! I love the young man that he's becoming and I'm so blessed to be his mommy!! I love you sooo much!! 😘😘😍❤❤ Happy Birthday!!!
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#birthday #diymommy #foodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #threeyearsold #toddlers #cutetoddler #registereddietitian #birthdaypictures #kidsfood #toddlerbirthday #rockstarbirthday #funfoodforkids #5yearsold #craftymom #nutrition #toddlerapproved #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #momblogger #millennialblogger #millennials #thatsdarling #parents #cuteness #momsclub #kidmodels #igkidmodels

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🎃 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃
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We went with a Toy Story theme this year, since they the boys are completely obsessed with Woody and Buzz Lightyear! 😁. Aren't they just the cutest?? 😍😍 What do you guys have planned for Halloween??
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#trickortreat #toddlercostumes #birminghamblogger #bhamfoodie #igkids #becausekids #birminghammoms #onmytable #imsomartha #healthylifestyle #cleaneating #bhamblogger #momblogger #millennialblogger #lifestyleblogger #momcostume #familycostumes #halloweencostumes #buzzlightyear #woody #toystory4 #foodblogfeed #happyhalloween #toystory #halloween

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Is everyone getting ready for Halloween?? 🎃 My kids have been looking forward to Halloween since earlier this year!! Lol! To help amp up the excitement, I like to create fun and easy "spooky-themed" snack boxes for my boys! As you can see, I included the Spooky Monsters on a log snack, plus a few other yummy treats! 😁 Yum!!
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#birminghammoms #halloweentreats #happyhalloween #halloween #foodblogger #diyblogger #bentobox #dietitian #foodstagram #lunchbox #snacktime #registereddietitian #foodie #kidsfood #whatsforsnack #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #craftymom #healthykidsfood #nutrition #toddlerapproved #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #healthysnacks #momblogger #millennialblogger #bentgo #parents #birminghamblogger #momsclub

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🎉GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! 🎊
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My kids are HUGE fans of Crispy Green snacks! I love these yummy freeze-dried fruit snacks too because they are non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, dairy free, allergen free, and vegan! They are also the perfect, healthy snack alternative to those other sugary candy and snacks during the Halloween season! #ad. .
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I've teamed up with the amazing team at Crispy Green (@crispygreensnacks ) to choose 1 lucky winner to win a Halloween tote filled with Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks. .
Here's how to enter: .
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1. Follow ME @littleeatsandthings and @crispygreensnacks on Instagram .
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2. Like this post. .
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3. Tag a friend in the comments below that would LOVE to try these snacks! That's it! .
I will announce a winner on 10/25/19! Good luck! #CGHealthyHalloween
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Giveaway open to US residents onlu and will close on Friday, 10/25/19 at 8am Central Time. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or in any way affiliated with Instagram or any related entitities.

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🎃Are you ready for Halloween??
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We just love this time of year! For us Halloween isn’t about just about the spooky ghosts and goblins, it is about celebrating the Fall season with a little magic and tons of fun!
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These Spooky Monsters on a Log are the PERFECT way to celebrate the magic of Halloween, and a great way to involve the kids in a fun activity. Did I mention that it’s also a great way to get your kids to eat some yummy veggies?! Click the link in my bio for all of the details!!
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#birminghammoms #halloweentreats #happyhalloween #halloween #foodblogger #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #foodstagram #lunchbox #snacktime #registereddietitian #foodie #kidsfood #whatsforsnack #funfoodforkids #heresmyfood #craftymom #healthykidsfood #nutrition #toddlerapproved #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #healthysnacks #momblogger #millennialblogger #millennials #parents #birminghamblogger #momsclub

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As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I am very particular about the foods my kids eat! I want to make sure that they are eating wholesome foods that are packed with some essential vitamins and minerals! #Ontheblog, I'm sharing my tips for packing a nutritious school lunch that your kids will love!! Just click the link in my bio, and search 'School Lunch!'
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🎨 NEW DIY PARTY POST!!! 🏁
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Last week, we celebrated my youngest son, Caden’s 3rd birthday! I couldn’t help but to stare at him and admire the smart, ambitious young man that he is growing up to be! Since Caden LOVES cars, or any transportation vehicle, I decided to do a race car themed party and make these cute little race car party favor boxes! Click the link in my bio to check out all the details!!
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#diy #diymom #boysbirthdayparty #diypartyideas #diyparty #diyblogger #busymom #dietitian #igdiy #diyblogger #registereddietitian #parties #thirdbirthday #toddlerparty #kidsbirthdayparty #crafting #racecarparty #partymom #birminghammoms #craftymom #diydietitian #craftydietitian #foodblogfeed #racecar #craftprojects #instacrafts #firstbirthdayparty #happybirthday #momsclub

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🧀 NEW RECIPE!!! 🧀 Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those foods that brings back so many great childhood memories! My mom would make these sandwiches all year long, but they seemed to taste even more delicious in the fall! #ad. .
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Even though we have them fairly often, I wanted to be able to create some memorable moments with my kids. So, I decided to spruce the traditional grilled cheese recipe and make these Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sticks! .
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When making this recipe, you have to have the right ingredients. That’s why I only use @borden_cheese and Breakstone's® butter! Whenever I go to @winndixie I make sure that I stock up on these items! Click the link in my bio for the full recipe!!

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