The heat and humidity over the last couple weeks have been brutal, and after looking at the national weather map for the weekend, there won’t be much reprieve for many of us. So what’s one to do? Find creative ways […]
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Quick and Easy Potato Salad
June 26, 2017
Happy Monday! We had such a busy weekend celebrating my daughter’s birthday. It always seems like a whirlwind when you’re the host of an event, ya know? So much planning and prep, making sure your guests have everything they need […]
Meatless Monday: Top Recipes of 2015!
December 28, 2015
Happy Monday! It’s officially the last Monday of 2015!! I seriously can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by. Is it because I was busy running, running, running? Or perhaps I was distracted by all the food I was […]
Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
August 13, 2015
Welcome back! Thanks for joining me. 🙂 Today I’m talking motivation and goals. As a coach, it’s easy for me to ask my clients about their goals and aspirations, and then to keep them motivated. The first thing I do […]
My Favorite On-The-Go Snacks
July 30, 2015
It’s summer. Schedules are crazy. There are playdates, camp dates, playground dates, zoo dates, running dates. Too many dates for one person’s — or family’s — schedule. I find that during the summer when our schedules are essentially jam-packed with […]
Book Review: The Anti-Cancer Diet
July 1, 2015
I received this book for free to read and review. All opinions are my own. A few members of my family have been diagnosed with cancer in the past so it’s always on my mind whenever I think about my […]
Mujadara with Leeks and Greens
May 4, 2015
Happy Meatless Monday! Today I’m sharing a recipe for mujadara — a family favorite. I’ve shared a different recipe for mujadara before, but this one is simpler to make (one pot!) and just as delicious. I actually came across this particular recipe on […]
What’s your excuse?
January 29, 2015
Good morning, y’all! As you know, I’ve been participating in the #SweatPink #NoExcuses challenge. The challenge is pretty amazing, actually. It’s all about getting moving, being fit and healthy, and staying motivated all year long. Many of us come off […]
Recipe Monday: Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
December 15, 2014
Hey, hey! Greetings from the other side of the fabled flu of 2014. If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, you know I’ve been down and out for the last several days. Lo and behold, I made it […]
‘Salt Sugar Fat,’ and Why Michael Moss is Right
August 21, 2014
One of the topics I’ve wanted to hone in on in regard to healthy eating and habits is salt. I’ve already touched on sugar and why it’s bad for us. I started doing some research about salt for this particular […]