Teaching my girls the importance of eating real food is one of my biggest missions in life. Showing my girls that eating healthy is not a sacrifice - these Raspberry Ginger Overnight Oats are incredible - makes me feel like I am not totally screwing up as a mom! These pancakes are also a sure way to start the day right - even when motherhood is driving you insane. Overnight oats have been Read the full post >>>
Best gift ideas for a mom
A good friend of mine just had her third child and I was wondering, what are the best gift ideas for a mom? Instead of bringing her another baby outfit as a gift, I decided on a gift that I bet all moms really want - one that will bring a little sanity into her life. So, what are the best gift ideas for a mom? Here are my top 10 favorites: 1. Food. Yes, bring your mom friends food. Real Read the full post >>>
“Now that’s a peach!” – My Mama
Wanna cook like this? Let's do it together in September. Join me for Busy Women Mealtime Makeover. Only 15 spots so get yours now! From the kitchen I hear my mom yell, "Now that's a peach!" We just got home from the farmer's market and we didn't wait. We cut into one of our local peaches right away. My mom sliced and shared with Madilyn and I. Madilyn's face lit up as she tasted and yelled, Read the full post >>>
“To market, to market, to buy a fat pig…”
If you have a toddler you probably have sung this Mother Goose nursery rhyme a few hundred times. Don't worry, I am not buying pigs at the farmers market. You all know I have an obsession with kale. All greens as a matter of fact. Last Thursday, I drove all the way to Sunny Bridge for organic kale. A 20 minute drive. I know, I am crazy. I go to the Washington farmers market later that afternoon Read the full post >>>
Bachelor party = lots of leftover limes
First of all, Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are reading this outside by the pool with a drink in hand. :) So, the other weekend, the hubster went to an all weekend bachelor party for my future brother-in-law. A bunch of dudes rented a cabin in the woods, drank lots of beer and gin and tonics and who know what else happened. I really don't want to know. I do know that Brian returned with a big Read the full post >>>
Get slim. Get sexy. Girl, get your green on.
Now that spring is officially here, I'm ready to put aside the hearty winter meals that have gotten me through the cold months and move on to something new, light, and refreshing. Something fresh, crisp and, most importantly, green. Get your lettuce ready – we're putting it to work! When I see patches of green finally return to my otherwise neglected yard, I know it’s early spring here in Read the full post >>>
Does milk do your body good or bad?
Getting my greens in every day is a personal challenge of mine. It is also my job to get them in my 15 month old. Why? Calcium. They are especially important for my baby girl because I am not giving her loads and loads of cow's milk. What? No milk? Well, I am feeding her some yogurt and some cheese (and the occasional few bites of ice cream cake for Uncle Dan and Auntie Kate's birthday party!) Read the full post >>>
Sugar Cravings, Sugar Cravings Please Go Away!
Hello! First of all, I have to say WAY TO GO STEELERS!!! The Steelers got me thinking about black and gold and the colors of the food that we consume. Color it nutritious! Healthy foods naturally come in a variety of colors each with their own set of vitamins and minerals. The goal is to eat foods across the rainbow. On another note, here we are 4 weeks after Christmas and I am still Read the full post >>>
An easy Christmas morning breakfast that you can make ahead of time.
Christmas morning is busy - opening gifts, putting toys together, preparing for dinner... so much to do! Therefore, breakfast needs to be easy! Check out this recipe for baked oatmeal and plan to make it for your family over the holidays. The great thing about this recipe is that you can put it all together before you go to bed (after Santa comes!). When you wake up on Christmas Read the full post >>>