This week was nuts. I felt like I was constantly on the go. Peyton had her school carnival, I had a concert to cover and I had over 50 payroll tax returns to do this week on top of my typical daily tasks. But I did it. I survived the chaos and I stayed on track with Nutrisystem. Remember last week when I told you that preparation is key? Well, that could not be more true this week. Every night before I went to bed I would take 15 minutes to look over my upcoming day. It really helped me focus ...
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Ditch The Oil With These Grease-Free Cooking Tips
We are often told that cooking ourselves is a lot healthier than relying on ready meals and takeaways. And that’s all because we can control the amount of salt and sugar that goes into our own meals. However, there is often one part of cooking that we forget to consider, which often means our home-cooked food isn’t as healthy as we’d like to think. And that is when it comes to using oil. Most of us forget to think about how we can cut down on the amount of oil we use in cooking. Hopefully, all ...
The Joy of Breakfast for Dinner (Brinner?)
Breakfast is widely accepted as the most important meal of the day. But why restrict all that delicious buttery yolky goodness to the morning? Imagine, instead of wolfing down your burnt toast at the wheel in rush hour traffic, you could be savoring your eggs benedict by candlelight – with a large glass of wine. Let me introduce you to Brinner – all of the joy of breakfast at dinner. Just think, classic breakfast dishes without any of the morning tantrums, rushing around or general stress. ...
Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn
When I started to plan our trip to Rapid City, South Dakota I knew we were going to need a place to stay. Traveling with two kids, I had some specific amenities and qualities I was looking for in a hotel. Here are a few things I was looking for - It had to be family friendly. There needed to be a pool. Wireless internet was a must. Restaurant on site. Easy access to freeways. I was prepared for this search to take a while. But I was not prepared to find out that so many ...
Brunch Time with the Pioneer Woman
I have been in love with The Pioneer Woman and all her wares for years. Well, she just came out with a few new items and just in time for the holidays! One of the reasons I love The Pioneer Woman is she makes high-quality products and sells them at an affordable price point. You can find her line in store at Wal-Mart or online at Wal-Mart.com. Here's a look at a few new items. Are you a tea lover? Looking for a way to store your tea but have it accessible? Check out The Pioneer Woman's Flea ...
BFree from Wheat and Gluten
After Peyton's 6-year-old check up I have really started to take a look at what she eats. After tracking her diet for a few weeks what I noticed was carbs, wheat and low protein were her meal choices when away from me. The school system and camp she attends both follow the federal food guidelines. The federal food guidelines is a bunch of nonsense. I even discussed it with our family doctor and she said Peyton would be better off if I sent her lunch to school with her. So that is what I've been ...