The holiday season can be really stressful - here are my top 10 things to say no to this holiday season. When I think back to the holidays when I was a kid, I have visions of my mom's apple pie on Thanksgiving, waiting outside after midnight mass on Christmas Eve listening for Santa's sleigh, and learning how to wrap my gifts for my parents and sisters that I bought from Santa's workshop in the Read the full post >>>
Top 5 tips to NOT eat all the leftover Halloween candy. Yes, you can do it.
I have great memories of Halloween as a kid. I remember one year in particular I could not wait to go outside for trick-or-treat. I was all decked out in my witch costume and I was so excited to run around my childhood neighborhood and get lots and lots of candy! My sisters and I would each fill up a huge bag and then we would go back home and check out all the candy we "scored." I remember Read the full post >>>
My top 7 sanity tips during a busy holiday week.
It just took me an hour and a half to get to the grocery store and back. I have at least 10 loads of laundry on my basement floor. My dog needs a bath so damn bad. This time of year is busy. That's an understatement. In addition to the holidays, we are celebrating my daughter's 2nd birthday the day after Christmas. We're having a party at our house. Yep, we are insane. Last night, my Read the full post >>>
Quick holiday cookies. As seen on TV.
Seriously, where did December go? At the beginning of the month I thought that I was ahead of the holiday game. We put our tree up the weekend after Thanksgiving. A friend of mine made me a new holiday wreath for the front door. I utilized online shopping and ordered presents. I had the best intentions to get all of my cookie baking done weeks ago. On the contrary, I was up until 2 am Read the full post >>>
The wind beneath my spicy, cajun “wings”
My husband, Brian, is addicted to chicken wings. Yes, totally addicted. He dreams about them. He tries his hardest to convince me that a monthly trip to his favorite wing spot is a priority. Wings are not my thing but Brian is the wind beneath my wings so finding a healthier alternative is my mission. Insert sarcasm. Brian is not alone with this addiction. Low cost dining spots like wing Read the full post >>>
Holiday Wellness Chat 101 – Join me tomorrow!
I am so honored to be a part of this event. I came across this site months ago, called The Motherhood, and I was hooked. It is a very cool way for moms to chat, virtually, and to learn from each other. Love that. Join me tomorrow for my debut. We will be chatting about holiday wellness. All you have to do it chat. Totally free. What: Holiday Wellness 101, a live, text-based chat in The Read the full post >>>
A glimpse. Day 11. Reflect. SP Casserole.
Today is Day 11 of the 12 Days of Holiday Recipes. We are 200+ women strong cooking real food this holiday season. In addition to a rockin’ recipe each day, I am giving these women a verb – an action word – to take with them during the day. The goal is to see what they can do with that word – see where it takes them. Below is a glimpse. There is still time to sign up. Click here. Dear fabulous Read the full post >>>
A glimpse. Day 6. Forgive. BNS Soup.
Today is Day 6 of the 12 Days of Holiday Recipes. We are 200 women strong cooking real food this holiday season. In addition to a rockin' recipe each day, I am giving these women a verb - an action word - to take with them during the day. The goal is to see what they can do with that word - see where it takes them. Below is a glimpse. There is still time to sign up. Click here. Dear fabulous Read the full post >>>
A glimpse. Day 4. Simplify. Tangy Lentil Dip.
Today is Day 4 of the 12 Days of Holiday Recipes. We are 189 women strong cooking real food this holiday season. In addition to a rockin' recipe each day, I am giving these women a verb - an action word - to take with them during the day. The goal is to see what they can do with that word - see where it takes them. Below is a glimpse. There is still time to sign up. Click here. Dear fabulous Read the full post >>>
Pumpkin Spice Latte. Minus $4.
The holidays are right around the corner! You know what that means… turkey, gravy, cookies, pumpkin pie… you get the picture. Why not give your holiday menu a makeover. Join me and 100 of your closest girlfriends for the 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Recipes. Oh yeah, it’s totally free. My holiday gift to you. Click here and sign up!) This time of year leads so many of us to the local coffee shop Read the full post >>>