Like many families, our mornings are busy! No matter what time we get up or how much we prepare the night before, we always seem to be running late. With no time for a sit-down breakfast, I try to have nutritious breakfast my daughters can grab as we fly out the door to catch the bus. One of my new go-to breakfasts is chocolate chip banana muffins made with oatmeal and toasted quinoa. Ingredients needed: 2 cups of uncooked oats 1 cup of cooked toasted quinoa (follow cooking instructions Read more [...]

Thank you to Plant Therapy for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. At the end of May, my family flew across the US to spend some time with my husband's family.  I was excited to go on this trip but was also very anxious. I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to traveling. I won't go into the boring details. Anyways...before we left, I consulted with my friend, Retha, at Plant Therapy. She suggested I use a combination of essential Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Did you know that weekend weight gain is a real thing? According to the Nutrisystem article Lose Weight By Monday with These 6 Weekend Habits, scientist found that "Americans eat an average of 115 more calories per day on the weekend (Friday through Sunday) than on other days of the week." That adds up to an additional 17,940 calories or about 5 pounds per year! Crazy, Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Next weekend is the 4th of July. Many families (mine included) celebrate the 4th of July with a potluck. Today, I am going to share with you two patriotic and delicious Nutrisystem dessert recipes. Both of these recipes would be great for making and sharing at your celebration. Festive Flag Crackers Ingredients: 2 sheets of graham crackers, halved 2 Tbsp. fat-free Read more [...]

Thank you to Camtrade - Soft Comfort providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Soft Comfort footwear was made for all day comfort. They use "super-soft relaxation technology" when designing new products. Soft Comfort strives to create a shoe that supports the foot's natural form. They also take into consideration the materials being used. Soft Comfort uses breathable materials, extra cushioning and comfortable closures. Soft Comfort designs Read more [...]