Welcome to month three or more accurately weeks 10 − 14 of my training schedule! I am happy to say that all is going well on my end. While I am not able to complete 100% of the training – I am above my 80% completion threshold that I hold for myself. My hats off …
Another month is basically done and over! Wow, tomorrow starts March, but today is the day to publish a new calendar. Time really does not stop for anyone, it just keeps on marching forward and hence tomorrow we are starting the third month of the year. Spring is going to be here before we know it! …
While I am not following the Fast Metabolism Diet from Haylie Pomroy, I do have her book and love many of her recipes. Her recipes are full of healthy ingredients, they are easy to put together, and my family loves them! Case in point is this Chicken and Barley Soup. I made this the other …
It has been a awhile since I have shared a book review with you. My last one was last September when I talked about The Fifth Child. At that time we set out to read JK Rowling’s adult mysteries. Arter reading the second in her series, my book club opted to read the first and …
This is a delicious, filling, and totally nutritious salad that is perfect for a hearty meal! I mean just look at all the wonderful colors and tasty ingredients! This salad was inspired from a lunch that I shared with my daughter at Life Alive in Cambridge. MA. This was one of the amazing places that my …
As you know, I love to entertain. I can find pretty much any reason to invite friends over. Sometimes it is a large celebration and sometimes it is a small intimate gathering. Sometimes it can get pretty elaborate, but most often I keep it rather simple. I believe that entertaining should be as enjoyable for …
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is not only delicious – it is truly an impressive dish that is super easy and fast to make! Last week I recreated a most spectacular dinner for my husband! This dinner not only was reminiscent of the first dinner he made me, but it was just down-right delicious! When he served me this …
On January 1st, we started the year with a day hike in Joshua Tree National Park. It was a beautiful way to usher in the new year – so much so, I think that this might be a new tradition. Better still was that December 31st was spent at a spa! That was a relaxing way to …
There is a whole lot in today’s blog post! Starting with an interview with Annessa Chumbley on how to make healthy decisions in the grocery store. This is followed by a yummy Apple Oat Waffles recipe, and the best thing today? A chance to win a $50 gift card to your local Safeway or Albertson’s! Yes! …
I have been busy – super busy – decluttering and re-organizing my home! Can I just tell you how much I am enjoying my “new” closet? I LOVE it! And it almost feels like I have a new wardrobe as I am wearing pieces of clothing that I had forgotten that I even owned. You …
