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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
🌻Creator of @beautifuleatsandthings
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#healthy kid-approved recipes | #DIY crafts | #nutrition info

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🌭What's for dinner?? 😀 .
There are days that I spend my precious time putting together a fancy meal for my family....and then there are days, like today, that I'm short on time and put together whatever I have leftover in the fridge! 🤷🏽‍♀️😁 Tell me what you guys are having for dinner!! .
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Get excited, because we have partnered with Wellements + Bentgo to bring you an amazing giveaway, featuring products now available at Target! 🎯🛒 Enter below to win some wonderful products for your little one(s) + a little something for YOU too (helloooo Target gift card perfect for treating yourself to something fun)! 🤩
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🍟My kids absolutely LOVE fries! #ad. They could eat them every day if I let them! Since they are true “fry-lovers” I decided to give their favorite food a much-needed makeover and make these better-for-you Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries, made with Mazola® Corn Oil. Click the link in my bio to check out the full recipe!! #MazolaHeartHealth
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/crispy-oven-baked-sweet-potato-fries/

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🍓Do your kids like smoothies??
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My toddlers are always on the go, and making them stop to eat can be such a hassle. I’ve often relied on those pre-made smoothie packs to help fuel their busy bodies, but that can get a little expensive, so I decided to make my own!
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Smoothies are a great way to add in servings of fruit, yogurt and even veggies! For these Banana Strawberry Oat Smoothies, I decided to include a serving of oats to bump up the fiber content! Fiber is so important for our kids, because it helps to keep things moving in the right direction! It helps to relieve constipation and keep those guts healthy!
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To get this recipe, tap the link in my bio and search Oat Smoothie or copy the link below!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/banana-strawberry-oat-smoothie/
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There's still time to make these super cute Valentine's Day Heart Glasses! It's such a fun craft for both the home and the classroom! Click the link in my bio to check out all of the details and to download your FREE printable template!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/cute-valentines-day-heart-glasses/
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💕 DIY HEART GLASSES!!!❤
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Looking for a fun, kid-friendly Valentine’s Day craft? Look no further, these Cute Valentine’s Day Heart Glasses are super cute and super fun to make! It’s a great Valentine’s Day Craft for both the home and the classroom! Click the link in my bio to check out all of the details and to download your FREE printable template!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/cute-valentines-day-heart-glasses/
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One thing that never gets old in our home is PB&J! My kids can literally eat this at any meal, which is why I always keep a stash of peanut butter and jelly on hand!
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Even though they are in love with the classic PB&J, I thought that it would be fun to switch things up a little bit and make a PB&J Greek Yogurt Parfait! Parfaits are seriously the best thing ever! I’m able to add in lots of nutritious fiber with the whole grain granola, and lots of yummy protein and calcium with the Greek yogurt! And of course sprinkles for a little added fun! 😊
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/the-best-pbj-greek-yogurt-parfait/
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🥦 NEW DELICIOUS RECIPE!!!
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This Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish that is constantly requested in our home. It’s actually my new favorite way to eat broccoli! It’s so simple and seriously so delicious! And the kids can’t get enough of it! .
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What I love the most about this Quick & Easy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli dish is that there is virtually no dirty dishes to clean up! Simply place the broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle it with a little olive oil, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and seasoning. Toss, Bake and that’s it!
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This Quick & Easy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli recipe will quickly become a family favorite! Click the link in my bio to check out the full recipe!!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/quick-easy-parmesan-roasted-broccoli/
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🌱 Take it from me! Dinnertime doesn't have to be complicated!
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It can be as simple as this Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla on whole wheat flatbread! I love to include leafy greens in their favorite foods because they are packed with tons of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. And daily greens help fuel mineral balance in the body keeping organs, hormones, and metabolisms working the way they should.The kids won't even realize they're eating a full serving of veggies! 😁
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To get this recipe, tap the link in my bio and search Spinach Quesadilla or copy the link below!
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http://littleeatsandthings.com/cheesy-whole-wheat-spinach-quesadillas/
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#ad. One of my goals for the new year was to increase my family’s physical activity! Because our lives are so busy, we rarely have enough time to do anything else…which includes spending a little more time outdoors and getting active. As a Registered Dietitian, my family’s health is very important to me. I like to encourage healthful behaviors that will set the tone for a healthy future, such as increasing physical activity and choosing nutritious meals and snacks. One of our favorite snacks is Brainiac™ Kids applesauce.
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Brainiac™ Kids applesauce comes in the perfect “kid-approved” size and contains a one-of-kind blend of omega-3 DHA/EPA and choline. It’s the only snack that includes essential brain fueling nutrients that every kid needs in their diet to help them reach their full potential. Before we head out for a day of outdoor fun, I like to make sure that I grab a few packs of Brainiac™ Kids applesauce to add to my kids’ snack boxes to help keep them happy & satisfied! .
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Click the link in my bio to check out a few of our favorite outdoor activities AND how you can win a Brainiac™ Prize Pack valued at $50 (Amazon e-gift card)! #BrainiacKids #BrainFoodForKids #FeedTheBrain @brainiackids

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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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🎉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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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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🎨 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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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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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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