While school has begun for many of us, it’s still officially summer for a couple more weeks. I thought what better way to wrap up summer than with an end of summer Nickelodeon DVD Giveaway! The kiddos can keep cool these last weeks of summer, by catching some air conditioning indoors, and watching one (or […]
Reclaim an Active Lifestyle
When raising a bunch of active children, it doesn’t do much good to sit around on the couch. Being a parent is all about enjoying the moment with our kids, at least if we’re doing things right. I spend a lot of time attending soccer practices, games, dance practice and recitals, but what about joining in […]
Creamy Mushroom Pork Loin and Rice
I just moved into my new home last week, and boy has it been a crazy time! Between the kids adjusting to a new school, packing and unpacking, and trying to adjust to the new house (built in 1878), where does that leave time for lengthy meals? It just doesn’t! Our new home isn’t close […]
Family Friendly Dinner Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #35
I’m sure I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but this past month has been insane!! Way too much going on and I’m ready for fall, and for a change in pace. To top things off, I have to have surgery next Monday, which will force me to slow down a tad – for a […]
Greek Twice Baked Potato Casserole
September is here and I am beyond excited about it! You see, in less than three weeks, fall will officially be upon us. The weather has already begun to cool down (fingers crossed it stays that way), and my father-in-law delivered some hay bales for my fall decorating. I may be just a tad early with […]
Driving Through Wine Country in the Mazda CX-3
I’m all for weekend getaways with my man, and I really can’t get enough of them. This year has been quite a challenging year, and Keith and I were long overdue for some much needed alone time when July rolled around. We couldn’t go on an extravagant vacation because we were saving up to buy […]
Recipes with Fruit – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #34
There is something about packing and moving in the summer that just drains my energy and takes away my appetite. One thing I have been totally craving (and eating plenty of) is watermelon! I’ve always liked watermelon, but have had too many bad ones to warrant purchasing them often. I have hit the watermelon jackpot […]
Better Snacking with Fiber One Lemon Bars
This year has been one crazy roller coaster, and it’s not over yet! One thing I haven’t talked a lot about is my weight loss journey. I’ve lost over 65 pounds this year, and it hasn’t been easy. Throughout the weight loss process, I’ve learned some things about myself, and about what my body needs. […]
After School Snacks – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #33
When school starts back up I always feel like I’m bleeding money on school supplies, school clothes, but most of all the school lunch foods and after school snacks. I try to go more for convenience at the start of a new school year, just because we are always so busy acclimating. This year has […]
5 Ways To Make Family Mealtime More Teen-friendly
If you are a long-time follower of my blog, you know that I spend a lot of time talking about “kid-friendly” meals. However, after a fantastic seminar on “Feeding the Teenage Brain” at the School Nutrition Association Conference that I recently attended, I realized that I need to also spend some time making family mealtime […]