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Healthy

  • Tastes of Thanksgiving Green Smoothie

    So last week, I had my blender cup washed after making a smoothie.  The Wee One and the Imaginative One put away the dishes after the dishwasher was finished.  Somehow my blades got put into the silverware/ utensil drawer (double drawer),… Continue reading

  • My Challenge for the Holiday Season

    Last year I joined a group called Elf for Health.  I was paired up with 3 different Elves who I helped motivate and who helped motivate me.  To be honest, one of the elves fizzled out, but Gretchen and Lyndi… Continue reading

  • Buttermilk Biscuits Revisited

    This weekend I was reading Mel’s Kitchen Cafe blog about the uses of coconut oil. I’ve had a jar of the stuff in my cabinet forever. Maybe not that long, but long enough. I started to use it on my… Continue reading

  • 6 Easy Breakfast Foods

    In January, I made a resolution to eat breakfast daily. I’ve been faithful toward that resolution except for one time. That one time was a killer on my body. My blood sugar was not stable, so the likelihood of me… Continue reading

  • Carrot Tropical Smoothie

    This smoothie looked interesting, so I decided to try it. At first, I was skeptical because it contained carrot juice, but it was delicious! It’s a wonderful way to get the fruits and veggies you need! Side note: I took… Continue reading

  • Need to get refocused

    I had been doing great with my eating. Then illness and other things halted my progress. Spring break was a killer for me. I didn’t eat right during a lot of it. I’ve gained back a pound, so I need… Continue reading

  • Skinnier “Shamrock” Shake (GF)

    Oh my goodness, I found a recipe that made the Shamrock shake healthier with fewer calories. It’s full of good fats. One of the ingredients might surprise you. It gives you green coloring without food dye. Now when the boys… Continue reading

  • 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… 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

  • 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