Eating healthy is hard! It's the key to staying healthy and fit but with work and kids, I find it incredibly hard to maintain positive nutrition habits. There are a few strategies that I've learned though that help me through the chaotic weeks and help me stick to my health and fitness goals. Batch Cook on the Weekend On Saturdays or … [Read more...]
Chicken Chili Stew
On cold, cold days, sometimes all you want is a nice hot bowl of chili. Or maybe you're craving stew in an oversized mug that you can hug with your hands to warm you up! Why not do both? I mean really, the only thing that makes stew, well, stew is being nice and thick and rich! You can easily turn a chili into a stew. Here's how! I started by … [Read more...]
Healthier Taco Tuesday
Everything is awesome when it's Taco Tuesday and you're part of the team. Taco Tuesday started at my house after a short-lived but fanatical obsession with the Lego Movie. Even though our monthly viewings of this epic movie have decreased lately, the Taco Tuesday tradition is still hangin' on. I stopped using the junky taco seasoning packets from … [Read more...]
Homemade Minestrone Soup
Yikes! Cold and flu season has been a drag this year! My kids have both missed days and days of school this winter. Nothing is worse than a sick kid with a fever and a snotty nose. Not to mention a sick husband. I take back original comment. There is something worse than sick kids. Needless to say the whole house has had the funk this month, … [Read more...]
Strawberry Vanilla Vegan Smoothie
I AM IN LOVE with this smoothie! Sweet, creamy, and refreshing, it tastes like strawberry ice cream but this dreamy little impostor is much more nutritious! I use the Vega products for a lot of my edible adventures that require protein powder because, Number 1 - I like the company and what it stands for. Number 2, all natural ingredients loaded … [Read more...]
