Have Some Fun
Do you love your plan to get yourself moving, get in your steps, burn some calories, bump up your energy level, what have you? Or is it pure torture and drudgery? Are you in the category of folks who claim, “I don’t have time,” when...
Author: admink
7 Tips to Simplify Mealtime
One of the biggest issues families face today is mealtime—together. Lots of schedules, directions, agendas, and taste preferences. The idea of gathering for a home-cooked meal may even seem hopeless, which then leads to more eating out. Eating in is typically healthier, more economical and often...
To Donut…or Not
This morning’s newspaper contained a FOOD section. No surprise, it is my favorite section of the paper. Today, Mr. Non-Compliant husband of mine took great delight in handing it over, saying, “Oh, you’ll want to be sure to read this!” The main article was all about...
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
2 eggs 2 Tablespoons almond butter 2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin 1⁄2-1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2 -1 teaspoon stevia Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) ...
How a Dancer Found Her “Happy Place”
Today, I have a story that will hopefully change your mindset if you are one of those people who thinks it is SO HARD to live in a healthy manner and still enjoy your life. You CAN do this, without eating a diet consisting of...
It’s Not Just About the Food
When it comes to being a picture of health, it’s not just about the food. Granted, that’s mostly what I write about and I often say, “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” And yes, you still need to eat your vegetables! Today, however, I’d like you...
3-Ingredient Brownies
3-INGREDIENT BROWNIES (Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free) 3 medium, overripe bananas (approximately 1 cup or so) 1/2 cup smooth almond butter (or any smooth nut butter) 2 T – 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder (more = richer taste) You may like to add a small amount of coconut...
Two Steps Forward
The title of today’s blog is also the title of a book I finished reading last month. Two Steps Forward, is the second book in 3-book series by Sharon Garlough Brown. The stories revolve around the very different lives of four women as they are...
Michigan Peaches and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful summer days and lots of kids are back in school. When I heard from one of my favorite moms that she sent her daughters to school the first day and forgot to send their lunches along--oops-- the memories of car pooling, parent-teacher conferences and...
Tomato Pie
Now is the time to make tomato pie. I am of the opinion that homegrown tomatoes are a slice of heaven, here and now. If you’ve never experienced tomato pie with homegrown tomatoes, you have not yet fully lived. I first learned about tomato pie from...