April 12, 2013 I am a popcorn fanatic. So much so, that I have it approximately four times a week for breakfast/lunch. Yeah, I know, not a very healthy diet. But there are so many flavors to add to your meal! There is a store, Uncle Bob’s Popcorn, in Tucson, Arizona, that has the best…
April 19, 2013 Having just returned from Mexico with my family, I thought I would go with a Mexican theme this week. And then lo and behold, one of my favorite food websites, OurBestBites, posted a simple carne asada recipe. It seems really easy and you can freeze the leftovers (if there are any) and make…
April 26, 2013 You’ve heard it before – it’s healthier to enjoy smaller meals, more frequently throughout the day. Its important that you select healthy snacks like fruits, veggies, yogurt, protein bars and nuts (pistachios have the fewest amount of calories). But after a while, we all crave something more, especially the kids. So how do you add…
August 16, 2013 I’m not a super chocolate lover, but I do love brownies. I like them crisp on the edges and chewy inside. There are so many recipes out there and I’m sure you have your favorite. Even the boxed brownie mixes are good. Sam’s Club sells Ghiradelli Ultimate Chocolate Brownie Mix (4 packages to…
May 3, 2013 With Mother’s Day coming up, I’d like to give a shout out to all the mother’s in the world. It’s the hardest job, but the most rewarding. Take the day and simply enjoy it with your children – doing whatever you like to do with the family. If you (or your children or significant other)…
June 14, 2013 I grew up having a dinner salad almost every night with my meal. And after moving out on my own, I have continued to make a salad for most dinners. There is just something refreshing like a cold, crisp lettuce salad with your dinner. I love romaine lettuce, cucumbers, celery, green peppers,…
June 21, 2013 I have been trying to keep it healthy here for awhile because I would like to lose about 15 pounds. But I kept running across articles all over the web on the cronut and just had to tell you about it. Bakeries all over the world are starting to experiment with recipes…
August 15, 2013 With so many fun things to see and do, from stepping onto a ledge on the 2nd tallest building in the U.S. to splashing around an award-winning public art installation, Chicago is the perfect family travel destination. The city’s parks and expansive lakefront give a taste of nature while the bustling Loop…
August 23, 2013 If you’re like me, it’s important to serve fresh vegetables with every meal. But a plain ole salad gets a little boring after a while. Jazz up your next meal with one of these amazing (and colorful) garden side dishes: Roasted Radishes with Chive Vinaigrette Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 ½ pounds radishes, trimmed,…
October 4, 2013 Oktoberfest is all of October, so I decided to share this hot potato salad recipe with you. It’s a vinegar recipe that originates from north Germany. Germans were known to eat brats and potato salad on Christmas Eve. But, it wasn’t the cold salad you might be used to. Recently I showed…
October 14, 2013 Today’s date on the calendar reads “Columbus Day.” For some, that means nothing more than a sale at the department store. For others, it means a parade and a speech. However, as more issues surrounding Columbus’ actions rise, enthusiasm for the explorer wanes. No matter what your point of view, the story offers…
November 4, 2013 It’s November and the crazy travel season is about to get underway. With people scrambling to get home for the holidays, things can get a little hectic. To make matters worse, seasonably bad weather can wreak havoc on the flight schedules while cold and flu season can make being trapped in a…
November 22, 2013 Everyone loves stuffing on Thanksgiving. But not everyone likes to make it homemade when there’s enough else going on that day. Grabbing a few boxes of pre-made stuffing at the store is convenient, but they lack in that homemade flavor and are often high in salt. To stretch boxes of stuffing and…
November 22, 2013 Traditions, especially those involving food, can be a hard thing to change. But, with all the different diets and food allergies and with people becoming more aware of what they are eating, here are a couple of different recipes that can be introduced to the family at Thanksgiving. It may be time…
November 29, 2013 Thanksgiving is past and now everyone is looking forward to the rest of the holiday season. And what comes with the holidays? Baking. All kinds of baking: cookies, candy, fudge, pies, caramel popcorn! So, before we start baking all the holiday goodies, I thought I would give you a recipe for a…
December 6, 2013 Thanksgiving is over, so now the holiday baking begins. There are so many recipes out there and everyone has their favorite that they make year after year. Here are three recipes that you just might add to your list when you see how easy they are to make. No oven required! Crock…
December 23, 2013 We all wish we had one of those jobs that gave us a week or two off to enjoy the holidays with our families but, unfortunately, many of us will be reporting to work at some point during this festive time. In fact, if you celebrate something other than Christmas, your religious…
January 16, 2014 Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw, cooked in soups or dishes or even used as a thickening agent in place of flour or potatoes. Mashed cauliflower is now being served in place of mashed potatoes. Want to add it to your recipe repertory? Enjoy these 2 simple recipes that…
February 10, 2014 Every two years a vast amount of the world comes together in a rare moment of unity. For better or worse, the Olympics give nations an opportunity to interact with each other on a separate plane from the normal political agendas. For our kids, it offers a chance to value other cultures…
February 21, 2014 When it comes to my vehicle, I’m all about a combination of functionality, safety, and design. With three kids I need room for the family and their gear, but I want to look cool when it’s just me driving around town! There’s where the V60 comes in. The wagon’s cultural heritage began over 60…
March 17, 2014 On our way to school one Wednesday morning, my kindergartener yelled, “I forgot my homework!” We spent most of Tuesday afternoon on it, so this felt catastrophic. You know, like in the movies when things go slow-mo and everyone freezes in terror. I’d told him to put that stupid folder into his…
April 28, 2014 When you marry into royalty, unless your spouse completely renounces the throne, your new life will be filled with privileges that the rest of us can only dream about. It is possible, however, to maintain some sense of normalcy in situations that don’t require regal austerity. Throughout her relationship with Prince William,…
May 6, 2014 Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It’s time to take a moment to remind ourselves that, in the middle of a perpetual cycle of chaos and grime, Moms Rock! This video made the rounds in social media a few weeks ago. I’ll admit, I glossed over it about ten times thinking,…
July 11, 2014 This recipe, courtesy of Squidoo is by far the best dessert I have made in a long time, combining a moist cake with cinnamon roll flavors. But to make me feel better, I actually cut up a strawberry so I felt like I was making the dish healthy! Cinnamon Roll Cake Cake Ingredients: 3…
July 16, 2014 Whether you are alone or with companions, traveling as an introvert can be tricky. While you might be content dining or reading quietly by yourself, extroverts are known to plop down and randomly strike up a conversation. Similarly, if you are traveling with others, they will probably try to chat throughout your journey and…
August 5, 2014 In the past, it was widely believed that having a baby after turning 35 would be difficult (if not downright risky) but we are beginning to see more and more women put off motherhood until their late 30s and still be able to give birth to healthy babies. So what exactly is the…
August 19, 2014 This summer brought an unexpected source of amusement. My brother came home from college and awed his girlfriend with his amazing skills: like baking cookies, making enchiladas, and doing his own laundry. We all smile at her amazement because we’ve done these things our whole lives. Believe me, my brother is no…
October 1, 2014 Fall has arrived, so take those fresh picked Granny Smith, Macintosh, Gala apple (or pick another fave) and try this amazing cheesecake recipe. This dessert is sure to impress your friends and is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, a potluck, or any holiday event. Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients: 2 cups crushed graham crackers…
September 29, 2014 Our hands often give away our age before our faces do: the skin on our hands is thinner, and as we age, it tends to become wrinkly and crepe-like, with sun and liver spots to boot. Add the cold and dryness of the approaching fall and winter into the mix, and our…
October 8, 2014 More than 1/3 of American adults are considered obese so it’s no surprise that the same statistic holds true for our children. That’s right, more than 1/3 of American children are overweight and those rates are increasing. Sadly, overweight and obese children face a host of health issues including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, sleep…
August 25, 2014 5 Kid Friendly Travel Tips-#eBayGuides Are we there yet? Taveling with kids can be a hectic hassle, but if you’re prepared, you and your kids can go anywhere without the hassels and headaches.1. Entertainment Don’t leave home without the entertainment…. …read more Via:: eBay Travel Guides
November 29, 2014 So, I’m writing this post from a brand new Surface Pro 3 — purchased today at $100 off, thanks to the Black Friday deals at your local Microsoft Stores. Fortunately for holiday shoppers, the deals last through December 1, 2014. Here’s my roundup of the five best deals to be had for…
December 8, 2014 While the emphasis today seems to be more on receiving than giving, there are ways teach your children the true meaning of the holidays. Begin by asking your children “What are some ways we can give to others – our family, our friends, our neighbors, our community, our world – during the…
January 6, 2015 No doubt travel is one hundred times easier thanks to our smartphones. The world is now at our fingertips, making staying in touch with loved ones while on the road cheaper and easier. New travel apps make it easier to get from point A to point B, while other apps help forecast the weather,…
January 7, 2015 It seems like every week I buy a bunch of bananas at the grocery store with great intentions on devouring them before they go bad. And every week I find half of the bananas over ripe, brown and mushy several days later, still sitting on the counter! Instead of throwing them away, I…
January 20, 2015 Talking about Martin Luther King Jr. with my kids this week reminded me of a story I think every educator encounters at some point in their studies. Shortly after the civil rights leader was assassinated, a third grade teacher in Iowa, Jane Elliot, quite rightly figured her students in a small all-white town…
January 27, 2015 Women are notorious for putting themselves last. We get so wrapped up in making sure that everyone around us is properly cared for that we often neglect our own health. Sometimes, in our busy lives we ignore warning signs that something is not right. Other times, there are no symptoms but regular…
March 12, 2015 Depending on where you are in the country, it may not seem like it right now but spring is just around the corner. Those five feet of snow will eventually melt away as a new season arrives. There’s something really sweet, pure and inspiring about spring. It’s like an annual rebirth that…
April 2, 2015 With spring just around the corner my customers are looking for a lighter dessert with fresh fruits and maybe even a few less calories. This pie recipe is one of my favorites to make, not only because it’s easy but it’s also absolutely outstanding. If you don’t think you have that much…
March 16, 2015 Spa-on-the-Run: Self-Care for Modern Mobile Life For many of us, work equals stress, we know. But travel – even to a vacation – can also bring stress. Unless you’re working IN a spa or traveling TO the spa… you’re going to have to find a way to relax!… …read more Via:: eBay…
January 27, 2015 8 Things I’d Rather Do Than Watch The Big Game! Ah, the Big Game, four agnizing hours of grown men with painted faces screaming at other grown men running around in tights or what looks to me like yoga pants with padding stuffed down them. Football… …read more Via:: eBay Travel Guides…
April 27, 2015 Wouldn’t you like to have a little more freedom during the summer months instead of looking wistfully out the window at the beautiful weather? While the United States Department of Labor does not have an official policy regarding flexible work hours, it does state that the issue is between the employee and…
April 30, 2015 It’s hard to believe that it’s been 21 years since the shocking death of Kurt Cobain but many of today’s moms can remember being young Nirvana fans when the devastating news of his suicide began circulating. While it was horrifying enough that he had taken his life, it was doubly sad because…
May 24, 2015 It’s that time of year. End of school is on the horizon along with promotion parties, yearbook signings, and those looming months of free time ahead! Most kids avoid workbooks and education like the plague, but reading is an important skill to maintain over the summer. You can keep it fun, and add…
June 4, 2015 National Men’s Week is from June 15-21, 2015 this year. Whether it’s a significant other, child, sibling, parent, friend or coworker, most of us have male loved ones. Men can often overlook or neglect their health but implementing some daily steps can help keep them strong and healthy throughout their lives. Eat…