Slow cooker healthy refried beans

by Stephanie // April 17, 2015 // 10 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Allergy and Sinus relief ideas

by Stephanie // April 14, 2015 // 4 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Carry on, Mama

by Stephanie // April 6, 2015 // 11 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie

by Stephanie // March 26, 2015 // 3 Comments

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,... Continue reading →

Do good

by Stephanie // March 26, 2015 // No Comments

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... Continue reading →

Barbie Dreamhouse

by Stephanie // March 24, 2015 // 3 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Our trip to Epcot

by Stephanie // March 16, 2015 // 9 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Our trip to Magic Kingdom

by Stephanie // March 11, 2015 // 8 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Shamrock smoothie

by Stephanie // March 3, 2015 // 11 Comments

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... Continue reading →

How to calm your sweet tooth

by Stephanie // February 21, 2015 // 10 Comments

Unfortunately, I have a sweet tooth and sometimes get some serious sugar cravings! While eating healthy and clean has helped it a lot, I still get an occasional craving. After indulging over the holidays, I (like most people) am trying to... Continue reading →