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  • 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… Continue reading

  • 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… Continue reading

  • 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.… Continue reading

  • 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… Continue reading

  • 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 Continue reading

  • 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… Continue reading

  • Power Up Green Smoothie

    During the holiday season, I participated in a group called the Healthy Elves (now Healthy Self).  I tried many new things.  One of the new things I tried was green smoothies.  I didn’t know what I was missing because they… Continue reading

  • Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad

    A week and a half ago, I posted a recipe for Buffalo Wing Hummus.  I used the hummus to make a chicken salad full of veggies and with less fat. Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad Stars of the recipe: Steps: (2… Continue reading

  • Now what?

    Now that I’m back to losing weight, I want to make mini goals. This way I’m not overwhelmed. Goal #1 – healthy BMI Goal #2 – reach the 130s/ get into single digit pants’ size Goal #3 – look svelte… Continue reading

  • Breaded Baked Pork Chops

    I knew we would have pork chops for dinner, but I did not know how I would fix them. As I was driving home that night, a light bulb went off in my head. “Why don’t I make them like… Continue reading