http://www.sheknows.com/authors/naomi-de-la-torre/articles Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:04:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825703/5-ways-to-sharpen-your-kids-minds-before-school Groundbreaking research has revealed that the human brain can, in fact, be trained. Sharpening the mind can be accomplished through a variety of factors -- eating a proper diet, physical exercise, getting good rest and performing certain brain training exercises. Read on for the top five ways to sharpen your children's minds before school and give them a solid head start each day. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825703/5-ways-to-sharpen-your-kids-minds-before-school Naomi de la Torre Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:42:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825701/how-to-make-a-quick-energizing-breakfast You’ve heard the mantra and you know it’s true: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But for busy moms-on-the-go, fixing a big morning meal can seem like an enormous chore when it can sometimes take 15 minutes just to convince Junior to put on his underwear. But never fear, SheKnows is here with some quick, healthy and energizing breakfast ideas that will make every morning that much easier. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825701/how-to-make-a-quick-energizing-breakfast Naomi de la Torre Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:47:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825343/how-to-encourage-healthy-eating-at-school Studies show that children who develop healthy eating habits when they are young are much more likely to lead active, healthy lives into adulthood. But how do we encourage our children to make good choices at school when there are so many negative influences everywhere they turn? Read on for the top five tips on how to promote healthy eating habits at school. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825343/how-to-encourage-healthy-eating-at-school Naomi de la Torre Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825339/an-interview-with-mama-kat The genius behind the incredibly popular Mama Kat’s Losin’ It is the gorgeous and talented Mama Kat. When not blogging, Mama Kat can be found doing one of three things: Gorging herself on cake, stalking Ellen DeGeneres or running a daycare. As hilarious as she is heartfelt, Mama Kat is a supportive friend to many bloggers and her weekly Writer’s Workshop continues to bring together bloggers from across the globe. Read on for more fun tidbits on Mama Kat. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825339/an-interview-with-mama-kat Naomi de la Torre Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:51:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825337/how-to-pack-the-perfect-lunch Getting kids to eat a balanced diet can be a headache. School lunches provide extra obstacles because you aren’t even there to monitor what your children are eating, but don’t lose hope yet. By using the helpful tips in this list below, you can learn how to pack the perfect school lunch -- one that is tempting, tasty and nutritious too! http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825337/how-to-pack-the-perfect-lunch Naomi de la Torre Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:48:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/824769/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-go-green Children are never too young to begin to learn about the importance of going green and keeping our planet healthy. Use these fun tips and teach your kids eco-friendly habits that will help keep our Earth a beautiful place for generations to come. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/824769/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-go-green Naomi de la Torre Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824727/an-interview-with-kit-of-blogging-dangerously Kit is an anonymous blogger who writes the hilarious and sometimes shocking Blogging Dangerously, where vibrators are as likely a topic of conversation as funny parenting moments. If you haven’t met Kit already, be sure to visit her Friday night Twitter #wineparty. Read on for more fun tidbits about the blogosphere’s favorite anonymous blogger. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824727/an-interview-with-kit-of-blogging-dangerously Naomi de la Torre Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824725/an-interview-with-anissa-mayhew Anissa Mayhew is hands-down one of the funniest writers in the blogosphere. Her website Aiming Low does more than just comfort moms and dads who are feeling guilty about not being uber parents. It celebrates mediocrity, warts, bunions, chin hair, nose hair, drinking before noon and pretty much every possible imperfection. So if you are a hot mess because you are about to serve your kids mac 'n cheese for the third night in a row directly off the living room carpet, never fear, because Aiming Low is near. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824725/an-interview-with-anissa-mayhew Naomi de la Torre Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824723/an-interview-with-jill-smokler-of-scary-mommy She calls herself Scary Mommy, but the only scary thing about this blogger is how frighteningly popular she is. Jill Smokler’s hilarious confessional style brings over 700,000 hits per month to her blog, where she talks about everything from her ideal sister wife and letting her kids eat directly off the floor to her family's unintentional family bed. She’s been named one of Babble’s “Best Mom Bloggers” and is number five on “Top 50 Twitter Moms.” Dying to know more? Read on and get to know this awesome power blogger up close and personal. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824723/an-interview-with-jill-smokler-of-scary-mommy Naomi de la Torre Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:12:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824431/how-to-eat-your-placenta Interested in eating your placenta, but not sure you can stomach it raw? There are lots of ways to get the benefits of this incredible superfood. From encapsulation to gourmet recipes, read on for the top five tips on placenta eating. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824431/how-to-eat-your-placenta Naomi de la Torre Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:10:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824391/placenta-eating-bizarre-or-beneficial No, we’re not talking about a scene from True Blood or some other vampire flick. We’re talking about a new trend in childbirth. And while it might sound like something straight out of a horror movie to some people, placenta eating has been shown to provide impressive health benefits to the postpartum mother. Curious? Read on for more tidbits on placenta, the new superfood. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824391/placenta-eating-bizarre-or-beneficial Naomi de la Torre Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824353/5-dinners-for-less-than-10 If you are trying to stick to a family budget, menu planning is essential. By thinking ahead and organizing your weekly menus, you can easily meet or beat your grocery budget, while still serving healthy and delicious dinners to your family. Read on for examples of five dinners you can make for less than $10. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824353/5-dinners-for-less-than-10 Naomi de la Torre Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824343/5-ways-to-make-a-meal-out-of-whats-already-in-your-kitchen Are you on a tight budget? Do you have a few days to go before payday arrives and you can go to the grocery store? Here are five tips of how to make delicious dishes out of what’s already in your kitchen. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824343/5-ways-to-make-a-meal-out-of-whats-already-in-your-kitchen Naomi de la Torre Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:36:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824093/3-easy-tapas-recipes-for-a-sultry-night-of-spanish-fun Looking to tantalize your amore with a sultry night of Spanish flavor? These exceptional and easy tapas recipes will titillate your taste buds like never before. Go ahead. Don’t be shy. Get in the mood with some sensual flamenco jams and spice up your kitchen with these delicious Andalusian favorites. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824093/3-easy-tapas-recipes-for-a-sultry-night-of-spanish-fun Naomi de la Torre Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:11:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824057/5-easy-and-delicious-snacks-that-start-with-cream-cheese Do your snacks need a pick-me-up? Are you tired of the same old humdrum? If you need a little more yum-yum in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for the tastiest snacks and appetizers that start with cream cheese. Mmmmmmmm… The power of cheese. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824057/5-easy-and-delicious-snacks-that-start-with-cream-cheese Naomi de la Torre Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:59:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824029/5-tasty-treats-wrapped-in-bacon Bacon. It’s so delicious that you can pretty much wrap anything inside it and get a smorgasbord of heaven on a toothpick. These recipes have been tried and tested by bacon worshippers around the world and are guaranteed to make you bow down to the Bacon Gods. And if you don’t, you might want to check your taste buds. They might be broken. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824029/5-tasty-treats-wrapped-in-bacon Naomi de la Torre Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823883/top-ten-reasons-why-you-are-a-good-mom You catch your children’s puke in your own hands, you never get a sick day and you can whip up a healthy dinner out of nothing but the shriveled contents of your bottom refrigerator drawer. It’s Valentine’s Day and who needs a valentine more than you? Celebrate all the reasons why you are a great mom! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823883/top-ten-reasons-why-you-are-a-good-mom Naomi de la Torre Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/823881/5-delicious-nutella-recipes Are you nutty for Nutella? This delectable chocolate hazelnut spread has reached a cult following around the world and even has its own day on February 5th where Nutella devotees can freely eat themselves into a Nutella coma without shame. If you have not yet tasted the rich, creamy goodness of Nutella, be prepared to swoon when you try any one of these to-die-for recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/823881/5-delicious-nutella-recipes Naomi de la Torre Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823859/is-tv-really-bad-for-children Television has been linked to everything from childhood obesity and violence to over-sexualized children and low performance in school. But is television really the culprit of all the problems in our society or is something more at play? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823859/is-tv-really-bad-for-children Naomi de la Torre Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823823/an-interview-with-cecily-kellogg-of-uppercase-woman Cecily Kellogg is one of the most colorful bloggers you will ever meet. Lover of vampires and foul language, blazingly outspoken, a former junkie with 15 years of sobriety under her belt, Cecily will knock your socks off with her off-color humor and her brutally honest writing. Read on to learn more about Cecily and what it means to be an Uppercase Woman. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823823/an-interview-with-cecily-kellogg-of-uppercase-woman Naomi de la Torre