Now that Keenan is in Kindergarten our weeknights are extremely busy, pretty much from the moment I pick him up, to bed time, so anything I can do to save time when making dinner,...
Food
Category: Food
A delicious life starts with nourishment. I love to cook, discover new flavors, develop recipes and feed my family healthy meals. Most importantly I strive to feed myself with just as much intention as I do my loved ones. But don’t ever call me a “foodie.” I eat to live, not live to eat.
Pumpkin Recipe Round-up (My 4 Favorite Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes!)
Since it’s the middle of October and I’m a pumpkin fanatic (AND Costco had a 6 pack of organic pumpkin puree cans!), I’ve been all about adding pumpkin to my breakfasts, afternoon shakes and anything...
5 Healthy Back-to-School Snack and Lunch Ideas (Updated!)
Since many schools start in the next couple of weeks, it is time to think about packing lunches and snacks again. Keenan has one more year of preschool, so I only have to pack a small snack...
5 Summer Salads To Make At Your Next BBQ (including the 4th of July!)
Since the 4th of July is on Saturday, it’s time to start thinking about side dishes that pair well with BBQ fare and that do well in the heat (at least in our area since it’s suppose...
5 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas (To make mornings less stressful!)
Getting breakfast on the table for my family during the week AND having enough time to eat it myself can be challenging and sometimes stressful (especially with getting everyone dressed and out the door on time)! I...
5 Fast and Healthy Meal Ideas To Make Dinner Time Less Hectic
If you’re like me, you are a mom who knows the wonderful evening “witching hour” all too well. You know the one – that treacherous sail through stormy seas when everyone in your household...
10 Chocolate Desserts For Valentine’s Day (Healthy and Not-So-Healthy Ones!)
I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day always says chocolate to me! Even though my husband and I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day since his birthday is the next day and my mom’s...
10 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
We don’t really watch the Super Bowl, as my husband isn’t much of a football fan, but I love to watch half-time. Either way, it is a nice excuse to make some tasty (healthier)...
WIAW – Keeping My Eating in Check
Thanks for the positive thoughts from Monday’s post. My back is feeling a little better after seeing my Chiropractor. I’ve been doing my best to let it rest and ice it throughout the day....
6 Simple And Healthy Crock Pot Recipes
As a mom, I’m always looking for something fast, easy and healthy to make for dinner which is why I have fallen back in love with my crock pot. It’s funny, we received our...