a mission that sometimes feels impossible after long work days at the office and lots of laundry at the end of day. It’s holiday celebration time planning!! In our case, planning the month of December. We had a Christmas party to start planning for the kids, one for our friends, a Christmas Eve dinner party [...]
10 Fat-Burning Foods
July 11, 2010 by · 1 Comment
I’m often scouring the internet for good weight loss reads and came across this one from eDiets about 10 fat-burning foods, because let’s face it, we all want to know what could give our bodies a boost… By Sheri Strykowski Stoke your metabolic fire and burn calories faster with diet-friendly foods and beverages. Post this [...]
It’s been a rough week…
July 3, 2010 by · 9 Comments
At least in the night and weekend meal department. I continue to drink water throughout the day, do some sort of exercise each day, and even ate mini meals from the moment I woke up til I get home. Yet when it comes to evenings at home with family, Wednesday-Friday have been rough. Arby’s (Italian [...]
Simply Go-Gurt Review & GIVEAWAY
April 11, 2010 by · 10 Comments
New Simply… Go-Gurt is made from simple ingredients moms look for and contains no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors. Each convenient portable yogurt tube contains a good source of calcium and vitamin D. Simply stated, Simply… Go-Gurt is a good-for-you, low fat yogurt snack that you can feel good about giving [...]
Adventures in Weightloss…
February 2, 2010 by · 3 Comments
The race is on…the race (at a reasonable pace) to lose weight and get down to a healthier and happier me. It was on my New Year’s resolutions… I’m starting things a month behind… But I’m doing it, OK? OK… My BFF (I sooo feel like I’m in HS…lol) and I are in a race [...]
Fresh & Tasty…just like delivery
January 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
This past Sunday, thanks to House Party and DIGIORNO pizza, friends came over for pizza, football, and gathering. Pizza’s of course were baked and ready for when the guests arrived with boxes hidden from sight. All took bites with a look of satisfaction while inquiring as to where the pizza came from. With a smile [...]
Start your day right
January 17, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Before you rush right out the door in the morning, stop and ask yourself: “Did I eat breakfast?” “Do I have something I can eat for breakfast that will get me going?” If you, like most people find yourself short on time and rushing out the door with just a mug of hot coffee in [...]
New Year’s Dinner
January 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Start the new year off right with the traditional New Year’s meal dishes. Who couldn’t use the extra luck, fortune, and wisdom in one’s life? The pork tenderloin’s in the slow cooker, the beans are soaking, and later I’ll begin peeling/boiling red potatoes to mash while the greens cook… Pork = for moving forward/progress Black [...]
Go Fish: Catch the Health Benefits
December 16, 2009 by · 6 Comments
Seafood can be an important part of a balanced diet. It is a good source of high quality protein and other nutrients, and is low in fat. Many types of fish are also high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. These are essential nutrients that help reduce the risk for heart attack, stroke, and mental decline. [...]
