New Year’s Resolution Play List

January 09, 2014

So for most of us who ate entirely too much during the holidays, getting in shape in 2014 is definitely top priority. So in preparation for my return to consistent work outs, I am putting together some of my favorites together on a workout playlist. I love to listen to music during my work outs. [...]

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Putting together a homeopathic first aid kit

March 21, 2012

Last year I shared with you when I finally crossed something off of my to-do list that had been there for more than 3 years—making a homeopathic first aid kit.  I would like to share my kit with you once again as it has been updated with a few new items. The goal: to purchase [...]

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Meal planning for dummies

January 23, 2012

Making my way though One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler has been a fun challenge. This week I was determined to get back into the habit of meal planning (item #5). For me, meal planning has been an on and off again routine. Whenever I am in the routine I [...]

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10 days of fruits and vegtables

January 03, 2012

Welcome to the New Year mamas!  Did you make any goals for 2012?

I am writing this post on the evening of January 1 from bed as I munch on a few pieces of Christmas chocolate. The rest of our super excessive amount of chocolate dipped Oreo balls, dipped Ritz crackers with peanut butter filling, molasses crinkle cookies, Ghirardelli chocolate squares, yada, yada, yada has just been sent to the freezer where it will require more advanced planning to enjoy.  I am ready to cleanse out my system. The sugar has been threatening to have it’s way with my immune system and I will not go down without a fight!

Juice it up!

A while back a friend of mine told me about a documentary she watched called “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.”

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Juicing at home: our family’s story

June 13, 2011

A few months ago, our family was hit with sickness.  Everyone except Trent had a runny nose, which then led to ear infections.  And although Trent was spared ear pain, he had his own share of problems because he was fighting pneumonia.  We were a pretty sad bunch.  While vegetating on the couch one afternoon during this time of sickness, we saw an infomercial for a juicer.

We didn’t have to be convinced that the benefits to juicing are extensive, but I will highlight some of the major benefits here:

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A special giveaway: A month supply of Dr. Sears Family Essentials drinks, snacks & supplements

March 14, 2011

As I mentioned in my previous post about making homemade Elderberry Syrup, I am very interested in learning more about natural ways to help keep our family healthy.  Like anything else, this is often best for me to take baby steps forward so that I don’t become overwhelmed or discouraged.  It was fun to read [...]

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