I love this time of year. I love love love decorating the house and “decking the halls” with Christmas stuff! I love listening to Christmas music, the smell of Christmas candles, going on “Christmas drives” and reading Christmas stories! I LOVE the subtle glow of Christmas lights around the house and on the Christmas tree! Looooove it! Speaking of Christmas trees, I was a little OCD about ours this year. I bought a few new ornaments and some pretty ribbon to add to the tree. My boys thought I was crazy and said things like… “We have more ornaments on Continue Reading…
GET YOUR SLEEP!!
Kev and I have been TERRIBLE at getting our sleep lately! Terrible…. 🙁 And it is definitely taking a toll on my body! ************************ Sadly Kev and I are like two peas in a pod….If one of us stays up late, usually the other one does too and vice versa. We are both little night owls. I don’t know what my problem is, but I really love the peace and quiet that accompanies nighttime. It is therapeutic for me….and then morning comes and I am reminded that I have serious issues. ******************* When I’m sleep deprived everything in my life Continue Reading…
Grinchy Candy Cane Protein Shake
It is so tough to eat well this time of year!!! It seems like there are parties, dinners, treats and candy everywhere! For example, my cute little 8 year old son came home from Scouts the other day with this gem… Ummm, ya. He told me I could have some too….so I of course had a nibble or 4 so he wouldn’t feel bad. 😉 ************************* Last night I went to a fun Progressive Dinner thing with the ladies from my church. I was determined to eat as well as I could…but, I did NOT! I was a little bit Continue Reading…
Salad; a Healthy Diet Staple
I thought I would write a post about SALAD, ‘cuz I love it! YUM! It’s such a healthy diet powerhouse! It’s super healthy, low in calories, versatile, goes with anything, and is a great way to eat tons of veggies! However, I don’t know about you, but when I make salads at home, they only last a day or two before they turn grody and wilted. So, I came up with a “system” that helps to keep my salads yummy, fresh and plentiful! It’s not rocket science, but I thought I’d share it with you nonetheless. ***************************** K, so I Continue Reading…
Why or Why Not??
When life gets crazy and I feel overwhelmed, stressed, ornery, and just worn out…. I sometimes ask myself, “WHY!!??” “Why do I strive so hard to live a healthy lifestyle??” “WHY???” Sometimes I just want to eat whatever sounds good and exercise if I feel like it! It would really simplify my life. ******************** But, then I realize all of the many reasons why I LOVE to eat well and exercise regularly! I love it. I really do. It is tough and it does take time, commitment and dedication. But, it’s worth it…. for so many reasons. In fact, a Continue Reading…
Detox….
Hey guys, sorry for the blog post hiatus. We were out of town visiting Kev’s family for the long weekend. I intended to do a blog post or 2 while we were gone, but the internet connection was slower than cold tar…seriously. It was making me batty, so I decided to just wait ’til I got home. ************************ So, here I am once again…. I learned a lot this past week. Of course, I thought I would share… K, so as we were preparing to leave on our little trip, I was DETERMINED to eat as healthily as possible while Continue Reading…