Food, Family, and Lifestyle
All Aboard….! Watching the Polar Express has been a part of our Holiday family tradition for the past few years. In fact, we gifted the kids with a hard cover copy of the book a few years ago. This year, we are finally climbing on board for the real-life experience! From their website: ‘The Polar…
Dear Moms & Dads, You can make meals that the family will eat and get in extra nutrients. Yes, you can! My son hates mushrooms and um, like most, when something green is spotted, the panic sets in however, I sat my son at the kitchen island and said ‘Mister, we are going to make…
Besides the fact that fitness and an active lifestyle is important in this family, I have been going through some medical struggles for a while and the one resource I always come back to for comfort, relaxation, and motivation, is music. Luckily, after missing for 2 years, I relocated my iPod and did a happy…
Please do not click away based on the first photo. I have rectified the situation by the end of the post and placed the chili stew in a bowl. Why did I call it chili stew? One reason is that I could not decide which name I preferred and the second reason, is that today’s…
Another storm is not what is needed for many around here but it was what we have been dealt. Our day began with shuffling the kids off to school to be followed by some work and then my time volunteering at their school. By the time I walked out of the building, the Nor’easter Athena…
Almonds & Pecans are high in fat but they are high in good fats (and protein). Ask your doctor. Never mind; taste these first and then tell me if you think they are good for you. Now I must be honest, these are a bit sticky. I don’t know how those canned honey dijon do-dads…
Our day started bright and early with all the Presidential Election 2012 excitement! They had a good time with their ‘I Voted’ stickers as well. Our daughter has vowed to stay up all night until she knows who won the election. In honor of my maternal Grandmother, I sported a pair of sparkly hoop earrings….
Every day the kids are allowed to have an endless supply of water, one diluted apple or orange juice if they wish and a glass of milk (normally cow or almond). In order to make sure they have a supply of water for school at their desk each day, we buy a few reusable bottles…
Not to pat myself on the back, but I think I may be crowned the Queen of Leftovers by the end of this week. Recall, that I told you that I made roasted butternut squash and potatoes along with a Kale salad for Super Storm Sandy guests right? Well, I took those bad boys and…
