The holidays are such a wonderful time filled with family, traditions and memories. However, they are often times filled with sweets and excuses not to exercise, which can lead to weight gain. Previously when I have when I have enjoyed the holidays in a carefree and unplanned style, I have gained weight. Each year, it […]
Memorial Day and the Fourth of July is a time filled with parties and red, white and blue. It’s fun to bring a patriotic food dish to share. This flag fruit tray is quick, easy and relatively healthy! Holiday Flag Fruit 12 skewers 1 bag of marshmallows (preferably the healthier kind) Or 4 bananas 2 […]
As I get older, I appreciate thoughtful gifts so much. As a result, I try to give gifts that matter and really enjoy giving (and receiving) gifts that compliment a healthy lifestyle. What could be better than giving the gift of better health? I’d love to share some of healthy gift ideas with you. Shaklee […]
This pumpkin (cranberry) bread or muffin recipe is so delicious and easily adapted to suit many individual tastes. It can have cranberries or not. It can also be a bread or a muffin. My children like the pumpkin muffins and my favorite was the cranberry pumpkin bread. Thanks to my mom for coming up with […]
Ahh, Christmas in Florida. That seems to be almost every Midwesterner’s dream. I know it was mine when I was a teen. Christmas time brings such joy, happiness and fond memories. Growing up in the great Midwest, I had my share of snow on and around Christmas. However, after I moved to Florida about ten […]
Welcome back to the Holiday Survival Guide 2014! This is week 12 and we are nearing an end to our fun holiday series and link up. If you would are new to the series (or would just like to review some previous week’s ideas) please click here or here. This week we have some adorable Holiday crafts […]
I am always searching for good gift ideas for my children. Gifts that they will actually play with for more than a day or so. Gifts where they can learn something, too are even better! I can’t remember what my son wanted when he was five, but I do remember that we got him lots […]
O Christmas tree, o christmas tree…(please say you can hear the music playing, too!) Ever since we were born, my grandparents have given my brother and I a Christmas ornament every Christmas. I started this tradition with my children and as a result, we not only can relive many wonderful memories, we also have a beautifully decorated […]
I love sweet potatoes! This recipe is another way to enjoy one of my favorite veggies! Sweet potato mash (Serves 4) 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 3/4 cup almond milk (or coconut) 1 T minced fresh ginger 1 T cinnamon 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp salt 1 T honey Wash potatoes and bake at […]
Hello and welcome back to the Holiday Survival Guide 2014. If you are new to our party, you can check out the last few weeks by clicking here and here. Wow! Only two more weeks until Christmas! This week we are sharing some Christmas printables! We are also sharing your top links from last week’s link party and […]