If not, you’ve got one more day! While I can’t do hot dogs while I’m pregnant I have been known to sneak the occasional dog done up in the style my mom would be proud of. Indeed, I learned the art of a great dog from her. Want to know the secret to the perfect [...]
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
July 8, 2012 by 22 Comments
I love cooking in my crock-pot. It is so nice to throw ingredients in a pot on busy days and to not have to worry about dinner. It’s just all ready when you get home. And this recipe is so simple and easy! I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Oh and the chicken. [...]
SodaStream – Review
July 5, 2012 by 3 Comments
With it being so hot outside this summer sometimes I like to kick back with a cold drink. I love the flavored waters after I exercise but sometimes all I really want is an ice cold diet cola. But with the price of everything going up I feel like buying a 12 pack of soda [...]
What is your favorite Summertime Indulgence? + Subway Gift Card Giveaway!
July 4, 2012 by 8 Comments
I love Summer! It is hands down my favorite season. Despite the morning sickness I’ve managed to have some great adventures already this summer. I’ve done a bit of traveling (my little sis got married in San Diego last weekend!), visited the beach, played tourist, taken my kids to the pool several times, and enjoyed [...]
Apple Rolo Salad
June 24, 2012 by 14 Comments
This is by far my favorite salad ever! It originally was made with snickers candy bars but since my kids are allergic to peanuts and eggs we have substituted it with Rolo’s and I think either combination is delicious! Here is everything you need to make the salad 6 large Granny Smith Apples 1 Cool [...]
Easy Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
June 14, 2012 by 30 Comments
When we got married 7 years ago I had a few bridal showers with family and friends. At one of my showers a couple of my cousins gave us an ice cream maker and some recipes to go along with it. Now would you believe that in 7 years of marriage we never made homemade [...]
The Un-barbeque! Sweet ‘n Tangy Pulled Pork Tacos #Recipe #HormelFamily
May 25, 2012 by 15 Comments
As the month draws to a close I just want to remind you all that May is National Barbeque Month. For my family that means, well, we don’t currently have a grill so it doesn’t mean much as far as having an outdoor barbeque goes. But that doesn’t mean that we didn’t enjoy a delicious [...]
Help Dad balance out his health with Balance Bar Bare- Review and GivAway!
May 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
Have you noticed a theme in most of my posts lately? My husband and I have been talking a lot about the importance of being healthy: eating right and exercising. Just as it is difficult for moms with their busy schedules, and demanding roles to eat right and exercise regularly, it can be difficult for [...]
Sometimes you just need to take a break and have a Biscotti Moment
May 13, 2012 by 10 Comments
There are certain things and times of day that I look forward to every day–food, food, food and meal time. Breakfast time at our house is the same day in and day out. Cold cereal with milk. I’m not a breakfast maker; I can’t handle standing for long periods of time in the morning. So, [...]
Help keep your dinner time portions in control with Yum Yum 9 inch Portion Control Plates – Review and Giveaway!
May 6, 2012 by 3 Comments
Did you know that a typical dinner plate is 11″-13″? I sure didn’t. And with a plate being that big it makes it so much easier to load it up and eat way more than you should during your meals. So at Yum Yum Dishes they have designed a 9 inch dinner plate to help keep correctly sized portion’s. [...]
35 Healthy Snack Food Options
May 4, 2012 by 15 Comments
Why is it that everytime you are trying to lose weight or just trying to eat healthier you seem to always be hungry or craving chocolate? Well that always seems to be my problem! So I looked around and came up with some healthy alternatives for when I’m really hungry or just need a little [...]
Peter Rabbit Organics: Review and Giveaway!
May 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
We first tried out Peter Rabbit Organic food pouches last year and we loved them! They are fruit and veggie packets and they are all 100% organic, 100% healthy and 100 % delicious! They come in very easy to use squeeze packets and are very convenient and portable for on the go. No spoon required! Inspired by customer [...]
Find new cooking inspiration (and entertainment) in “The Looneyspoons Collection” cookbook + #Recipe
May 1, 2012 by 8 Comments
The Looneyspoons Collection is jam-packed (as in “loaded”…not as in “full of jam”) with Greta’s amazing recipes (wait until you try her gluten-free brownies!) and tons of cutting-edge nutrition and lifestyle tips. It’s Janet & Greta’s most comprehensive cookbook to date and includes reader-favourite recipes from Looneyspoons, Crazy Plates and Eat, Shrink and Be Merry, PLUS recipes developed for [...]
An Energy Bar that helps you feel great and your skin look great! Nimble Bar Review and GivAway!
April 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ahh, life just seems to keep getting busier and busier. Isn’t that the way? Whether you’re a mom or a working woman it seems that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Unfortunately, all too often it is the essentials, like meals that fall victim to the tight schedule. Whether [...]
