August 2, 2017
Since summer has flown by for most, or gone way too slowly in our case, we find ourselves already getting ready for school to start. On school mornings, one of the trickiest things I find between running around looking for shoes and making sure the library book made it in the backpack is…is that we’ve gotta find a way to get a healthy breakfast in the belly. Banana bread is one of the easiest breakfasts for school mornings and a...
July 31, 2017
Why do people view eating alone in a restaurant as sad? I’m not sure who those people are, but I’m assuming they’ve never tried it. It’s honestly one of my favorite things to do especially when we travel. This is why you should occasionally go out to eat alone. Many times my husband will have a work thing and if it’s somewhere cool I’ll tag along. While he’s doing his thing during the day, I’ll just explore the city, shop,...
July 26, 2017
Fresh figs seem to be everywhere lately. We’ve seen them in all the best restaurants, too. I grabbed some the other day and paired with my favorite cheese! Boom. Gotta perfect pizza. This pizza would be a lovely lunch, a nice light dinner or the perfect appetizer! Naan is a wonderfully light bread that’s not heavy by any means, so you don’t get the chewy, thick, gluteny stuff that’s in regular pizza dough. It makes a great pizza crust. Most...
July 23, 2017
Some of us are yogis. Some are gym gals lifting weights. And some of us are running or spinning fans. So, let’s talk about spinning and running: which is better? We all know we need cardio, but here’s a reminder. I’m quoting straight from the top: Mayo Clinic’s reasons for cardio. It’s a good reminder for all of us. Benefits of cardio (according to Mayo Clinic) Helps you keep a healthy weight: Clearly. Increases stamina: You’ll be tired at first...
July 19, 2017
I randomly found a recipe for sheet pan portobello tacos over 10 years ago and it comes into rotation when we’re feeling like we want to: #1 eat light and #2 make something super easy. Like everything else, it has morphed into a completely different recipe and I don’t even remember what the original was. But, I love this so much. My kids are mushroom superfans, so they’re always excited when I make this. Granted my daughter never eats a...
July 16, 2017
From the moment my husband and I arrived in Key West, we felt like we were in a different country. The culture is so diverse, the air is extremely humid and hot, and everyone there is from somewhere else. We wanted a casual vacation where we could walk around with a drink in our hand with no worries. This was it. We also wanted to pick a place that our kids wouldn’t necessarily miss. We hit the mark there,...
July 13, 2017
Here’s some great health related articles that I’ve read this week! From how to lose weight without slowing your metabolism to the best health and fitness podcasts out there. Can Losing Weight Slow the Metabolism? If you are overweight and looking to lose, please don’t use this as a reason not to try. This just explains that doing it the smart way is the best way. In my words…no crash diets! http://www.health.com/weight-loss/lose-weight-slow-down-metabolism Easy Ways to Add Fiber to Your Diet...
July 11, 2017
There’s a local smoothie place that makes a fantastic Honey Bear smoothie. I would swing by and grab one as a quick lunch sometimes. It. Is. So. Good. But! They moved across town. Darnit. I found a few recipes (apparently Honey Bear smoothies are a thing) and I came up with this one that I swear is better than the one I used to buy for however much. I told myself I wasn’t going to post another smoothie for a...
July 9, 2017
Making homemade cinnamon almond butter is really one of the simplest recipes. The best part is you can make it to your liking. Here, I added cinnamon to add a little something something. Why make homemade almond butter when you can just buy your own? Well, there’s lots of reasons. First of all. Homemade always tastes better. It’s fresh, the texture can be controlled to your liking and you can mix it with whatever fun stuff you want. Chocolate? Nutmeg?...
July 6, 2017
I’m a frequent flyer when it comes to my dermatologist. I started going at a young age and it’s a regular thing for me. As a teenager, I went to control mild acne. As a young adult, it was about getting rid of sun-damage as a teenager (a.k.a. getting rid of moles and receiving lectures). ….And as a full-grown adult it is about cancer-prevention and anti-aging. So, let’s get to the anti-aging part. I’ve seen numerous dermatologists and there seems...