Days like Thanksgiving are always a challenge for your diet, aren’t they? So much good food in one place makes it hard to avoid temptation. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to. In Part 1of this series I told you deprivation on holidays, in my opinion, is not an option. I want you to … Read More
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A Healthy Thanksgiving – Part 1
Posted on 11.10.12
I cannot believe Thanksgiving is upon us! But the day is almost here, and I know the next two weeks are going to be filled with careful meal planning (hello, Food Network!), shopping, baking, and eating. And while I also know there will be a lot of celebratory rich foods on the Thanksgiving table, I … Read More
Staying Healthy Through the Winter Months
Posted on 11.3.12
Cold and flu season is upon us. If you are one of the "lucky" ones, sickness has already invaded your house at least once this season. It seems so hard to avoid it with little ones bringing all kids of germs into the house, doesn't it? But here are a few simple tips to help get you through this … Read More
Healthier Flavored Coffee Creamer
Posted on 10.20.12
Confession: I love commercially flavored coffee creamer. I do! It’s just so creamy, sweet, and smooth. And especially this time of year, as Pumpkin Spice, Egg Nog, Gingerbread, and Peppermint Mocha (oooh, peppermint) hit the shelves, I find myself eyeing (and occasionally buying – SHAME!) these … Read More
Family Fun at Carowinds this October
Posted on 10.2.12
I am so stinkin' excited to say that I am going to Carowinds this Saturday!! I have lived in the Charlotte area for 6 years now and have only peeked at the massive coasters as I fly past them on 77.This weekend, as Howl-O-Fest's Boo Blast returns to the park, the good folks at Carowinds have … Read More
Guilt-free “Ice Cream”
Posted on 9.29.12
So, I seriously love ice cream. So much so that I cannot keep it in the house or I will literally stand in front of the freezer with a spoon and eat it straight from the carton. Hey, it's not all that bad to do. Such "sneak eating" prevents the kids from thinking they get ice cream too, right? … Read More
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Posted on 9.22.12
Pumpkins. Such delightful things, aren’t they? Whether used for decoration or cooking they just seem to define fall. I love that. I know I’m not alone in my affinity for pumpkins because, ever since Starbucks released the Pumpkin Spice Latte this season, my Facebook page has been one giant … Read More
Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
Posted on 9.16.12
Before we get any further, I have to admit something: I’m that mom. You know, the one whose kids actually eat vegetables. And not just eat them, but get genuinely excited when, say, I tell them we’re having broccoli with dinner. “Yay, broccoli!!!” (followed by an impromptu broccoli happy … Read More
Healthy Eating on a Budget – Part 2
Posted on 9.8.12
In Part 1 of this series, I introduced 5 simple suggestions for reducing your grocery bill while maintaining healthy menu options. Today, I complete this series with five more easy tips!6. Brinner!That’s ‘breakfast for dinner’ at our house. Omelets, fruit, and homemade bread (I got … Read More
Healthy Eating on a Budget – Part 1
Posted on 9.1.12
I am cheap, y’all. Really, really cheap. And while I love feeding my family good, nutritious food, the fact remains that we are a family of 5 living on one income. That means we have to make real sacrifices every day about what we do, where we go, and what we eat. It’s not easy. Along this crazy … Read More
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