Deception vs. Nutrition

Is it ok to deceive your child if the end result is in their best interest?

This is the debate that’s currently going on regarding Jessica Seinfeld’s new cookbook – Deceptively Delicious.

Visit some of the message boards and you’ll read about Mothers who think it’s deceitful to sneak vegetables into their child’s food and feel this will have a negative effect because it will not help prepare them to make healthful choices in the future. Bonnie Taub-Dix, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, says, “Any recipe book that involves enhancing a child’s diet, especially through the use of more fruits and vegetables, is positive.” But, she says, it’s important for kids to know what’s going into their food because that’s how they learn and make their own choices. Tricks like grinding up carrots in tomato sauce don’t need to be top-secret.

However, on the other side of the coin, is there really anything wrong with doing whatever it takes to make sure your kids are eating healthy? And what about the power struggles over dinner? How many times have you told your kids that they can’t leave the table until they’ve eaten their vegetables?

And that’s not the only controversy surrounding this book. It now appears that another very similar book was written 6 months before – The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Lapine, the former publisher of Eating Well magazine. Lapine claims that she tried to pitch her book to HarperCollins and was turned down only to read Seinfeld’s version soon after. Lapine also says that there are 15 recipes of hers that are in Deceptively Delicious.

So what do you think? Is it ok to trick your child into eating healthier?

Saturday Photo Hunt: Pink

I haven’t participated in the Saturday Photo Hunt for a while but when I found out what today’s theme is, I couldn’t resist. After all, those who know me know that I’m a pink fanatic! I posted this photo before but it just fits the theme so perfectly!

Then there’s the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

And the Tripler Army Medical Center

For more participants, visit the official Photo Hunt Site.

Giveaway: Baby Girl Bracelets by Sher’s Wares

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The winner is Our Seven Qtpies!
Congratulations!

If you’re looking for some bling for that special little girl in your life, look no further than Sher’s Wares.

When Sherry contacted me and told me I could pick any bracelet to review, I was torn. How in the world could I pick just one from the many beautiful pieces that she has? There’s everything from Baby Name Bracelets, Holiday Bracelets, Christening Bracelets, and even bracelets for flower girls. Finally, I went with the Pink Crystal Birthstone Bracelet for Girlie Girl. Believe it or not, pink is her favorite color, too!

Let me tell you, the photos just do not do these bracelets justice. We were thrilled with the quality and the way it sparkles is just amazing. Girlie Girl didn’t want to take it off! And don’t let the name of the store fool you. Even though they’re called baby bracelets, it fit perfect on Girlie Girl with lots of room to grow. She’ll be wearing it for years to come.

Guess what? Sherry is generously giving away a $25 gift certificate to one lucky winner! All you need to do is stop by Sher’s Wares before October 31st and check out her site. Then come back here and mention your favorite item. Good luck narrowing it down! A random winner will be selected on November 1st. Wouldn’t this make the perfect Christmas gift?

It’s Aloha Friday – Week 5

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

There seems to be some confusion as to how this works. Basically, if you’d like to participate, just answer the posted question in comments. Then write a post on your blog with your own question for participants to answer. However, please feel free to use my question if you wish. Just keep in mind that most people would have probably already answered it here. Don’t forget to sign the Mr.Linky so people know where to go when making the rounds. Simple!

Here’s this week’s question:

Complete this sentence – “I hope that today . . . “

BTW, please feel free to comment even if you’re not participating.

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