I’ve been trying to get “healthy” for the last year and a half. It’s not that I’m “unhealthy” but I could stand to lose a few pounds, I need to eat less sugar and I need to move more. I’ve tried a variety of things and I ebb and flow in how consistent I am…. [Read More]
3 Delicious and Easy Summer Salad Recipes
Summer is finally here!! The warm sun shines down making the harsh New England winter seem worlds away. I absolutely love the summer. It means warm and carefree days. It means listening to the squeals and laughter from the kids playing as I soak up my daily dose of vitamin D. And of course, summer means my garden is… [Read More]
Simple Snacks for Kids : Frozen, Fruity Favorites
My childhood was filled with the wonderfully artificial, off brand, plastic-sleeved ice pops, and I won’t deny my little ones of that sugary goodness from time to time. My health aware mom side kicks in regularly though, and I try to find something with a little less dye, and a little less added sugar. Did… [Read More]
Shake your Maracas, it’s almost CINCO de MAYO!
If you are anything like me, you don’t need an excuse to eat Mexican food. Tacos on Wednesday taste just as delicious on Tuesday. But having a holiday that basically begs you to eat chips and salsa all day? Yes, please! Cinco de Mayo, you wonderful day. And while it’s not really observed IN Mexico… [Read More]
No Sugar Added Banana Oat Muffins – Recipe
So I’m back on my “no added” sugar kick with the goal of sleeping better and hopefully losing some of this stomach pudge that doesn’t seem to want to go anywhere. I’ve been on the hunt for snacks and substitutes for some of the things I love most. One of those is baked goods. They… [Read More]
Easy homemade applesauce
Last week I got a bushel full of apples from our produce home delivery service. My mind glazed over as I thought of baked apples, apple crisp and apple pie. But the first thing I decided to make was homemade applesauce. My kids go through GoGo Squeez faster than I can buy it, so I… [Read More]
The Summer Sanity Saver – a perfect drink for a summer evening
I don’t know about the rest of you, but as awesome as summer is, some days it just zaps me of absolutely everything. On days like this, I like to pour a glass of wine and sit outside on the back porch and just exist. Sometimes though, a glass of wine doesn’t cut it. I want… [Read More]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Last night, my sister, cake maker extraordinaire, ventured out of her usual territory and made my husband a giant Reese’s Cup for his birthday. To say it was amazing, isn’t giving it enough credit. It was RIDICULOUS. I don’t even want to know how many calories were in there, but for ten minutes I didn’t… [Read More]
I can’t celebrate Halloween without Hersheys {sponsored}
Oh Halloween! The holiday that starts the season of gaining weight at my house. Sure, I could do the candy in moderation or refuse to buy it until the day before, but then all the good stuff is gone. What kid really wants Raisinets? Having candy in the house has been both a curse and… [Read More]
Celebrate The Bachelorette: Men Tell All {drink recipes}
Every Monday night since this season of The Bachelorette began, my mom and sister head over to my house to watch. We pour a drink, turn on Des and the boys and the snark fest begins. While I’ve heard many people are not loving on Desiree and her flock of men, I am a… [Read More]
