Question: What motivates you to get going and what keeps you going? My kids are a big motivating factor because I want to have more energy to play with them and want to be around as long as possible to enjoy their big moments in life. I have to be a role model to them. [...]
Mamavation Monday 07.05.10
July 12, 2010 by · 8 Comments
It’s 2 Monday’s after the 4th of July…remember my Saturday post of panic from the past week of binging horror and my moment of freak out about the 4th of July BBQ? How did I do? Well…actually I didn’t do too bad. I was able to enjoy without “pigging out”. Holiday Social Eating tips I [...]
Tips for frugal shopping
March 8, 2010 by · 1 Comment
I’ve gone back to work full time again but that’s no reason for me to go back to spending whatever like we used to. In fact being home for nearly 2 years with the family even while my husband’s work slowed down last year taught us we needed to do the opposite. Now that I’m [...]
I’ve Fallen
December 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Peanut reminded me this morning (as I hand him lunch money) that I’ve fallen off the pedestal from being queen of lunch awesomeness. For the majority of the school year I made sure the kids brought healthy lunches they could enjoy and others would drool over. When kids and teachers make comments about the lunch [...]
Healthy Meal Planning with Kids
October 5, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Eating healthy is extremely important. With the rise of fast food and frozen dinners which focus on convenence rather then the nutritional value it is even more necessary to engage in healthy meal planning with kids to ensure they start eating right from young. Healthy meal planning does not need to be a chore. It [...]
The 10 Commandments of Healthy Eating for Parents
August 24, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
It’s As Simple as Counting to Ten – By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Thou shalt not force, bribe or coerce thy child to eat. Thou shalt set a good example by eating at least five fruits and vegetables, three whole grain products, and three dairy servings per day thyself. Thou shalt make mealtimes [...]
