I usually strive to get a little bit of lean protein and complex carbohydrates at every meal, but I will admit… there are some days when all I crave is carbs!! My main two weaknesses? Whole wheat toast and granola. I know that might sound funny, but whenever I eat emotionally, those are the comfort [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )I feel like I hit the FRUIT jackpot this week! A few of my fabulous friends surprised me with bags of pears, peaches and apples – FRESH from the trees! As I put all of my gems in a big bowl on the counter I thought about how easily kids will eat healthy fruits and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )THIS – my friends is a VEGGIE-DILLA! (Or at least, that’s what we call it at my house!) I mentioned it in my previous post about Chipotle Hummus and as I was eating it for lunch today, I thought I just HAD to share it with you! Honestly – it’s divine!
All you do, is spread [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )I’ll admit. I’m no Betty Crocker or Paula Dean… and I don’t even come close to Martha Stewart! I can’t stand baking and only do it if I am forced to. Cooking isn’t quite so bad, but still not one of my favorite things to do. Since I have a family to feed though, and since [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 10 so far )I just wanted to share a quick-to-make, super yummy and very HEALTHY snack that I have been enjoying this week. My kids and I love it! It is full of nutrients and is sure to give you energy and satiety to help you through your day.
There’s not really a name to it because it’s just [...]
Jenny from New Mexico wrote me and said:
“One thing I would love to see on your site are some ideas for healthy family friendly meals. My husband is on Weight Watchers so it would help him out, too. But when I have to cook mass quantities for a family of 6, I find it hard [...]
Every spring, we plant tomato plants in our small little vegetable garden out back. This year was no exception… however, there was one big difference in our tomato plants this year compared to other years. Our tomato plants turned into a tomato jungle! These out-of-control plants are taller (and wider) than I am! Here is proof!
Since [...]
Now that my kids are back to school, and life in the afternoons is absolutely HECTIC, I know that in order to serve healthy dinners when we get home from gymnastics, dancing, piano, etc. I need to plan and prepare something during the day when things are a lot more calm.
Each weekday we are out [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )As you can tell from all the smoothie recipes I post on my blog, I’m not a big fan of cooking or spending time in the kitchen. I would be SO happy if my family could live on veggie drinks and protein shakes… or even better… that I could hire a personal chef to cook [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 10 so far )If you are a stay at home mom or if you happen to work from home, you may understand how difficult it is to steer clear of the kitchen in between meal times. You may know first hand how treats in the pantry seem to call your name in the late afternoon, begging for you [...]
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