Healthy through the holidays

by Stephanie // October 25, 2016 // No Comments

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... Continue reading →

Holiday flag fruit

by Stephanie // June 28, 2016 // No Comments

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... Continue reading →

Give the gift of health

by Stephanie // November 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

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... Continue reading →

Pumpkin (Cranberry) Bread and muffins

by Stephanie // January 9, 2015 // 14 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Christmas in Florida

by Stephanie // December 23, 2014 // 9 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Holiday Survival Guide 2014 – Pampering and Crafts {Week #12}

by Stephanie // December 15, 2014 // 3 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Christmas gift ideas for children

by Stephanie // December 11, 2014 // 10 Comments

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... Continue reading →

O Christmas tree

by Stephanie // December 10, 2014 // No Comments

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... Continue reading →

Sweet potato mash

by Stephanie // December 9, 2014 // 2 Comments

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... Continue reading →

Holiday Survival Guide 2014 – Printables {Week #11}

by Stephanie // December 8, 2014 // 3 Comments

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... Continue reading →

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