September is National Better Breakfast Month - did you know that? Since the beginning of time, I have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the nutrients you need to get your day started on the right note - ... Read some More »
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Fabfitfun Summer VIP Box Review
I was bit apprehensive about receiving another Fabfitfun box (actually not realizing I ordered one...I thought I cancelled but that's OK), because it is $50 a box...but this season's box was a lot of fun! The first thing I saw was the ... Read some More »
7 S’mores Recipes to Celebrate National S’mores Day!
Who doesn't love s'mores? Chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers melted to perfection. Over a camp fire, bonfire, or in our case a fire pit in the backyard. In honor of National S'mores Day, I scoured the internet for some cool recipes - even ... Read some More »
5 Foods to Boost Brain Power
Now that school is back in session I figured it would be a good time to talk about how to sharpen our kids’ (and our own) brains! The Best Foods to Boost Your Childs Brain Power: FISH Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are the building blocks for ... Read some More »
Food Confusion
For the past month and a half I have been on a food sensitivity diet, policing whatever I ate. It was hard. Notice WAS in that last sentence. Now, I am not a quitter so please don't judge. I am a born and bred worrier and sitting there trying to ... Read some More »
The Clean 15
Most of you may have heard of the Dirty Dozen - the 12 fruits and veggies that are recommended you purchase organic in lieu of conventional. Just in case you are new to this term, here is the list: celery peaches strawberries ... Read some More »
Healthy Eating
It is so important for me to provide healthy foods for my kids. My oldest used to be the pickiest eater, but since has opened up to trying new foods. My youngest is going to turn into a chicken nugget any day now. Or maybe a tater tot...I struggle ... Read some More »
Healthy Lunch Ideas
Every weekday morning when I come downstairs, I think the same thing - I don't have anything in the house to bring for lunch. At the beginning of every weekend, I have good intentions when I note that I need to get lunch food from the supermarket ... Read some More »
The Farmer’s Daughter Drink
The last time I was up in PA, we went to Happy Hour at Flemings, a steak house near the office. One of their signature cocktails is the Farmer's Daughter - a strawberry basil martini of sorts. Janelle ordered it, and I was thinking of it but stuck ... Read some More »