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  • What I’m Thankful For – First 10

    One of my challenges for Healthy Self is to make a list of 20 things you are thankful for.  It was supposed to be done on Monday.  Monday was such a crazy day for me, so I didn’t get it done.  Yesterday I was just LAZY, plus because of the changes in the atmosphere –…

  • Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

    My absolutely favorite muffins are double chocolate chip muffins. When they bring in muffins to work, I gravitate to the double chocolate chip muffins. Usually they have a million bazillion calories in it though. I found a way to have my favorite muffin and still feel good about eating it. The cool thing about these…

  • What’s For Dinner? – Week of March 4

    This week’s going to be CRAZY! I’m staying after work 3 days this week to get things completed. Friday, I’m attending a workshop after school. On Saturday, I’m also attending the same workshop. On Monday and Wednesday, I’m testing students all day long! So this week’s going to be stressful between testing, staying after school,…

  • My Aunt Janet’s Pecan cookies

    The other night, the Wee One handed me a box and asked me what was in it. As I looked through it, I found blank cards and recipe cards. The treasure was two recipe cards written by my grandma. She died Christmas Eve of ’08, so it was nice to see her handwriting again. My…

  • St. Patty’s Smoothie (GF, DF)

    Yum! And healthy are 2 words to describe this smoothie. Since I would make the boys homemade “Shamrock” shakes, I made myself one of these instead. This is another easy recipe to put together. This recipe makes four servings. I put the other three servings in the freezer to enjoy them later. (They are already portioned…

  • Homemade “shamrock” shakes (GF)

    Last week, I took the boys to Mcdonald’s so they could try the Shamrock shake. Both of them loved it! This week I decided to make my own version. Ice cream was on sale for a pint. Can’t beat a dollar for a pint! It’s so simple to make. Just put the ingredients in the…

  • Foodie Pen Pals – February

    This is my fourth time participating in the foodie pen pal program.  This time I had to laugh because I got an email from the lady, Stacey, who would be mailing my box because she lived in the same area.  When I got her box, I had to LOL even more because she did not…

  • Sunday prep

    I have parent-teacher conferences this week, so I’ll be working late. I ensured Hubby had food to feed both boys on Monday and Wednesday. I also need to make sure I have plenty of healthy snacks. Ranch-flavored veggie chips in individual bags Carrot sticks Italian Sloppy Joes Asian Chicken Burgers Ham and cheese scones Almond…

  • What’s for dinner? Feb. 18

    BreakfastBreakfast apple crispSpinach feta wrapLemon blueberry Dutch baby LunchesBroccoli soupPizza quesadillaCrispy chicken saladSkillet gnocchi with spinachAlmond butter sandwich DinnersParmesan chicken tenders, butter noodlesBBQ pork chops, Mac n cheesePork fajitasSkillet gnocchi with spinachBurrito bowl

  • Sunday Food Prep

    So today, I took time out and did some prep for the week.  Tomorrow I’ll be cooking a roast for burrito bowls.  The soup is for lunches, and I ate it for dinner on Sunday night.  The Parmesan chicken is for one of our dinners.  I’m going to eat mine with the roasted veggies.  The breakfast apple crisp is…