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Fit to Eat: Fish Tacos with Hot Corn Bean Relish Chef Rob Stinson returns to the “Fit to Eat” kitchen in the Season 2 premiere. To kick off the season, Stinson cooks fish tacos with hot corn bean relish using Mississippi Gulf Coast fish (trout) and locally-grown corn. Everything from this episode is made from scratch, even the salsa that Rob uses to accompany the meal. Using practical ingredients and simple techniques, Chef Rob creates this delicious and healthy meal in about 30 minutes.

Recipes include MS Gulf Coast fish, locally grown veggies such as corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and interesting ingredients such as applesauce in this tasty dinner dish. Rob uses whole grain tortillas as opposed to flour tortillas for a healthier twist, and also uses zero fat cooking spray in every dish as an alternative to butter. Watch Chef Rob prepare the meal here. Read the Full Story

A Safer Way to Clean Expectant mommies are usually wary of chemical products. Basically, the body’s defense system just isn’t as strong as usual. Skin is more sensitive during this time and fumes can potentially cause more harm. This does not always mean it’s time for nine months of sofa time and “Days of Our Lives” marathons though. Mom still has to get things done sometimes while miraculously growing a baby inside of them. Read the Full Story

On Being a Parent: The Power of Words and Laughter I recently ran across a website, write-out-loud.com, with these words on it: I am a word lover and quite indiscriminate about the objects of my affection. I love almost all of them: words so large they need wheelbarrows to move them, little, foreign, high or lowbrow, old or new… I love the way they pattern pages and the way they taste in my mouth, but most of all I love what they do: communicate. Read the Full Story

Teaching Kids Respect: A Grandmother’s Perspective R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Aretha Franklin isn’t the only person asking for it, these days. Parents, grandparents and teachers know how important respect is and, also, how difficult it is to find sometimes. Adults often have a difficult hill to climb when teaching children respect for elders, respect for each other, and respect for themselves. With television screens full of smart-mouthed kids and hapless parents, it can be difficult to find guidance. However, a secret resource is available and ready to help- grandparents! Grandparents can still have a huge impact on children by implementing common courtesies, manners and respect- regardless of how uncool they may seem. Read the Full Story

Vote for 2013 Family Favorites
Time to let your voice be heard! Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know what people, places, and products are your favorites! Those who complete the survey will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar! Read the Full Story

Children’s Healthcare of Mississippi FITNESS FEST A Cool Day of Fun Indoors at the Jackson Convention Center! June’s hot. July is hotter. If the word “move” sounds like misery to you, come join us at the FITNESS FEST at the Jackson Convention Complex. In air-conditioned splendor we will get your whole family moving around – and we’ll show you how easy it is to be fit.” The Children’s Healthcare of Mississippi FITNESS FEST will be held on July 13th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is an interactive event created to encourage families to participate in easy, fun activities that lead to better fitness and better health choices. By the time your family completes the event, they will have walked a mile and participated in approximately 30 minutes of aerobic activity. Wow! Read the Full Story