March 8, 2012 Setting goals gives you clear direction. Setting goals can enable you to make wiser decisions. Taking the time to set goals will help you spend your time and money on things that align with your values. Having clearly defined goals isn’t a magic pill, but it is a great motivator. Here are some steps for…
February 22, 2012 In our home, “DIET” is a four letter word. Like many teenagers, I became obsessed about diet and body image, partly fueled by glamorous magazine ads, television and marketing. As I’ve grown older I’ve gained a better body image, partly due to maturing and developing healthy habits physically and emotionally. Having my…
February 1, 2012 There’s a bit of irony in the fact that the New Year, with all its itinerant resolutions around diet, strikes at exactly the same time as the peak of football season. Somehow junk food has become part and parcel to watching sports, with the Super Bowl being ultimate in overindulgence. Trying to…
January 26, 2012 While health trends are often changing, the one message that has always remained consistent is how important it is to get plenty of fresh, whole fruits and vegetables for optimal health. Add in some small and notoriously picky eaters to manage and it can often be difficult to make sure that your…
January 13, 2012 I have always loved being in the kitchen. Cooking, baking, anything that is homemade tastes better in my opinion. Enter three children in five years … lack of sleep, lack of time, lack of energy led us to boxes of cereal instead of homemade granola, yogurt with more sugar than a serving…
January 9, 2012 Many of us are so used to using pre-packaged foods that we forget how simple it can be to make some of these items from scratch. I have been guilty in the past of reaching for the little round tubes of pre-made biscuit dough, but why? Is it easier? Is it cheaper? The…
December 4, 2011 I recently started a new, full-time job. While this development is exciting, it’s so all-consuming that I’d have to say the home front has suffered a wee bit (see “Cupboards, bare”). Seriously, who is eating all our food? Clearly, it’s time to find some balance. Time to feed my family some healthy,…
November 11, 2011 When it comes to being mom to a baby or toddler, shedding post-pregnancy pounds and gaining muscle mass are just not high on the priority list. In the midst of feeding, changing, burping, bathing, soothing, and loving your new little bundle of joy – you barely have time to think about when…
October 13, 2011 October signals the return of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide effort started in 1985 to raise awareness of a disease that affects more than 200,000 women on an annual basis. Though breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women, it is both wise and necessary to continue…
September 29, 2011 October 1st is the annual world kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month. You might be asking, “Why is it necessary to have a month designated for vegetarian awareness?” It begins with the health and environmental impact of eating meat. On average, people in the U.S. consume about 45% more meat than is recommended. This…
August 26, 2011 Back to school time means a getting back on track in many ways. The lazy days of summer can sometimes lead to lax eating habits and sleep schedules. Now is the time for parents and children to discuss healthy eating habits and nutrition. Good nutrition is important for learning; research has shown…
July 5, 2011 All moms want safe personal care products that are affordable, make their skin and hair look as if they weren’t up all night with the baby, and keep their children clean. That shouldn’t be too much to ask. With so many new studies coming out about the health risks from the chemicals…
July 4, 2011 People get confused about organic food, and no wonder! Some people say that anything less than the USDA organic seal on your food and you’re practically poisoning yourself. Others claim organic food isn’t worth the extra green because it isn’t any more nutritious than conventional food. Personally, I’m a big supporter of organic…
May 28, 2011 Every mother knows the power of a healthy home-cooked meal; mothers have been feeding their families since time began. They’d gather a variety of proteins, starches, fruits, legumes and vegetables and wave their magic wand (or wooden spoon) and voila—the perfect meal. They were like super heroes to their families, saving the…