Tiffany Ricci is married to her perfect match and is mom to three wild boys. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and personal trainer. Tiffany co-owns Fueling Life Nutrition where she helps women athletes lose the food stress and make the most of their exercise.

Picky Eating: Strategies & Tools to Take the Stress Out of Mealtime

Picky eating, or selective eating, is a natural part of child development when kids are young, ages one to three. They are developing their preferences and working on autonomy.

Hands of Hope with Western Security Bank Dress for Success the perfect fit

Entering Dress for Success (DFS) in downtown Billings is like walking into a classy boutique - except there is no need to check the budget when finding an outfit for an upcoming job interview. Clients...

PureWest: Local Business, Local Impact

Old things are given new life at a garage sale. One person’s used becomes another person’s new. Those funky wedges that no longer fit one person’s style become a statement piece for the next person. F...

Transform Your Weeknights - the Magic of Meal Planning

The temps might not scream fall just yet, but for many families - the calendar certainly does! Kids are transitioning back to school, work’s pace is picking up, and weeknights are just a little busier...

Hands of Hope with Western Security Bank - Hope and Healing in Montana with Youth Dynamics

I am so honored to report on Western Security Bank’s quarterly Hands of Hope recipients. Each quarter, Western Security Bank selects a local nonprofit organization to receive a $25,000 financial gift,...

Raise a Glass: A Toast to Water

You may have heard that you need to drink more water. But why? And how much? Let’s dive into this incredible nutrient together so we can learn the roles water has in our bodies, how much we actually n...

Hands of Hope: 25 Years of Hope & Action

Domestic & Sexual Violence Services is celebrating 25 years of hope and action. The first step in turning hope into action is education. The more we as a community can learn about the violence afflict...

When Comfort & Resolve Collide

We want to eat better…but cold green salads and spinach smoothies do not provide much warmth in January. Let’s not dismiss comfort food or swear it off to save face for our habit trackers. We have thr...

Cook This: Creamy Tomato Soup

The perfect comfort recipe for a cold winter day.

Head Start: Early Learning for Lifelong Development

Head Start is more than preschool. It’s a multi-generational approach to help children and families prepare for school and life by engaging parents and families to build the strong foundation children...

House to Haven with Timesquare Furniture

When it comes to buying furniture, it can be anything but serene or welcoming. That is until you walk into locally-owned Timesquare Furniture, where you instantly get the vibe that this store is diffe...

Hands of Hope: Gratitude in Action

Gratitude in Action Prosper is a worthy recipient of the Hands of Hope award. GIA Prosper is a multi-faceted campaign dedicated to enhancing services to low-income individuals in recovery.

Fueling for Youth Sports

Let’s talk about some ways to support the efforts of our young athletes. Even if they are not registered for a sport, these tips can help your enthusiastic biker, runner, skier, skateboarder, scooter-...

Get Outside - It’s N.E.A.T.!

Summertime is amazing in Billings - with a natural playground to get out and explore. The lure of the outdoors can zap our motivation to keep up with our exercise routine. Check out different ways to...

IV Nutrition: A Place of Healing

IV Nutrition may sound clinical - but this warm and inviting business is focused on helping you thrive in the best version of yourself. Learn more about Sara Nelson’s passion for healing in this month...

A Coffee Strategy

For many, having our morning cup of coffee is a non-negotiable start to the day. The mundane practice brings us to life from our slumber and contributes significantly to our overall health and perform...

It's Not You; It's Me - How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Food

“A moment on the lips, forever on the hips.”
Is it any wonder why so many of us have an unhealthy relationship with food? Phrases like this from often well-meaning people can cause us to stress and w...

The Humble Bowl of Soup

January is National Soup Month, and we certainly have much to celebrate about this humble meal. Soup is surprisingly popular, with 99% of homes in the United States having cans of soup in the cupboard...

Meal Planning Blueprint

Back-to-school is just around the corner and we have two words that will make the re-entry into this season smoother - Meal Planning. If this phrase sparks anxiety in you, you're not alone. Just becau...

To Fast or Fuel?

There’s no doubt that fasting is an important part of our regular digestive rhythm. Our bodies need to fast (abstain from food) so that they can focus on other important processes besides digestion. B...

I LOVE Fiber!

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I LOVE Fiber
And you should too!

Simply Heart Healthy

Let's talk 3 simple steps to take towards a heart-friendly diet.

A NEW New Year’s Resolution

Say farewell to a New Year's resolution that doesn't stick, and hello to a few small changes that will yield healthy dividends as we roll through 2022!

Eating Through the Holidays: 3 Ways to Keep Your Energy Up in December

We’re at the last stop in our three-part holiday series. We’ve made it through Halloween and Thanksgiving and now moving on to the most wonderful time of the year.

Eating Through the Holidays: Thanksgiving

Welcome to the second installment in our 3-part, Eating Through the Holidays series. This month, we're reminded that there's no prize for being the most overly stuffed dinner guest.

Be Present: Enjoy the Holidays Without Overindulging

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and foodie, I want to encourage you to enjoy the festive foods of the holidays without overindulging. So let me share with you some different views on experienci...

Eat Through the Holidays: Halloween

Our first in a 3-month series to help you make the most of this delicious time of year (while still sticking to your health goals).

Ready? Set? Breakfast!

Let’s discuss two ways to make sure you have a solid breakfast ready to grab and go to win the day: Make Ahead and Stock Your Pantry with grab-and-go-able (I think that’s a phrase…) staples.

Busy? Then Meal Planning is Where it’s At

If saving time, money, and stress while decreasing food waste and improving the quality of your diet sounds appealing, then let’s move on to the “how” of meal planning:

Breakfast Like a Queen

You should Break (your) Fast like a Queen (or King). After your body has fasted through the night (meaning you did not eat anything while you were sleeping), breaking your fast like a queen with a hea...

1 Parenting Hack to Make Summertime Smooth

Pssst! I’m going to let you in on a little secret to make your days run smoothly this summer.