One of the many reasons I love Shaklee is their commitment to be leaders in the environment. This post showcases Shaklee’s environmental heritage. Founded in 1956, Shaklee is the first company in the world to be Climate NeutralTM certified to totally offset its greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. For […]
After eating Rachel Ray’s delicious vegetarian chili, which calls for refried beans, I was inspired to create refried beans, so we wouldn’t have to purchase them in a can. To my pleasant surprise, my whole family enjoyed this dish! I hope you enjoy it, too! Slow cooker refried beans: 1 tsp coconut oil (or other […]
Hello Spring! Springtime is such a wonderful time of renewal and growth – not only in the plants, but also ourselves! Unfortunately, for a lot of people, it also means springtime allergies. After suffering off and on with allergies and sinus pressure for over twenty years, I wanted to share my allergy and sinus relief tips. […]
Hello. My name is Stephanie and I still carry around my 4½ year old daughter. Yes, my husband and son make fun of us. Yes, I know it is bad for my back, hips and body. Believe me, they feel the pain from it. However, that pain is nothing compared to the pain my heart feels to […]
There is something about Easter and spring time that makes me crave carrot cake. This carrot cake smoothie is a healthier way to calm that craving! Carrot Cake Smoothie 2 scoops of protein powder – you can use any kind, but one of my favorites are this one and this one. 1/2 cup carrots 1 cup of […]
When I hear bad health news, especially about someone I know, my mind is filled with a rush of emotions. My heart breaks for that person and their family and I wonder why I keep hearing more and more reports of disease (like cancer) touching the lives of so many. It makes me sad and […]
Barbie™ Dreamhouse® Experience Did you know that there are not one, but two life-size Barbie™ Dream houses? One is in Minneapolis and the other is in South Florida. When I found out there was one not far from us, I knew it would be a perfect gift for my daughter. She was so excited and we invited […]
Epcot seems to get lost in the Disney experience. Aside from their Food and Wine Festival, I haven’t heard it mentioned very often. I’m not sure why as everyone in my family enjoyed our trip to Epcot! Epcot had attractions for adults and a some for children, too. We even saw Uncle Jessie there! Because […]
Our 2015 trip to Disney began when I had the wonderful idea to give my daughter a meal with the Disney princesses for her birthday present. However, after not being able to get character dining on a weekend anywhere close to the date of her birthday, lunch with the princess and our trip to Disney turned […]
When I was a child, March and St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated with a neon green shamrock shake (filled with yucky ingredients and fake colors). Now that I know better, I make my own healthier shamrock smoothies to celebrate! Shamrock Smoothie 2 cups of fresh spinach 1/8 to 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract – depending […]