How many of you are going to be watching some football?!? Now, I admit, I am not the biggest football fan out there, but I do get swept away in the excitement of end-of-season games! So yes, today watching football is on my agenda. All in hopes of leading up to the Big Game – …
A Healthier Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Ah, yes! I have a healthier Blueberry Muffin recipe for you today! I have whipped up multiple batches of this recipe for my friends at work, and they are always gobbled up! They are golden, moist, and bursting with blueberries! Blueberries, the queen of antioxidant foods, are full of many, many nutrients that fuel your …
Looking Forward with Your Finances
January is my month to reset and rebalance all aspects of my life. In my blog post Looking Forward and Looking Back I said, “Living a life of health and wellness takes commitment.” and that is the truth! This week I am taking a deep dive into my finances. After all of the fun holiday …
Jicama Slaw Recipe
Three cheers for this delicious salad! This Jicama Slaw Recipe is absolutely scrumptious! It is crunchy, light, and flavorful – so many wonderful flavors meld together in each bite! Seriously, I have now made this a few times in the past month. I have enjoyed it as an entree, a side dish, and as a …
Looking Forward and Looking Back
I gotta say, this past year has been challenging. I was so excited to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome in 2021, but alas, that gigantic turnabout never seemed to transpire. We are still living through a pandemic that is affecting all of our work, social, and travel plans. Additionally, this past year, my dad …
The Best Gifts to Give are Shared Experiences
Christmas countdown is on! I am feeling pretty good with all that I have accomplished so far. I am by no means completely ready for the holidays and the convergence of kids all coming home, but I am steadily getting there. I actually started wrapping gifts this year in October! This was a first for …
Creating a Thanksgiving Feast on a Budget
Have you noticed your regular grocery bill going up, up, up? I sure have! Everytime I go to the grocery store, it seems that the total cost keeps getting higher. Our budget has sure taken a hit with the higher cost of food. Well, today I am sharing tips about creating a Thanksgiving feast on …
Green Goddess Avocado Sauce
This avocado based sauce mixed with bright herbs is simply delicious. It is full of vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. I love topping my chicken and veggie-filled rice pilaf with a dollop of this sauce. You can use this sauce as a dessing, topping, or even dip. So much goodness found in this Green …
5 Warm Ways to Welcome Fall
No matter where you live, you have an intimate, ongoing relationship with your weather. What happens outside affects you inside your home and within you too. Consider how your life shifts as the seasons of the year phase in or out. You can take advantage of these seasonal changes to make each season special and …
Flavorful Fall Menu Ideas
Oh wow! Today I have some delicious and easy new ideas for you to add to your weekly menu! I always love chatting with Registered Dietitian Annessa Chumbley. Annessa is busy mom, TV anchor, recipe creator, and spokesperson, that puts nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle first and foremost in her menu planning. Fast, delicious, and …