fruits and vegetables

Asparagus Cooking Tips and Tricks

April 20, 2012

Spring is here, and for many that means barbecue season is also here! This time of year a large number of people try new vegetables, meats, etc. I personally LOVE asparagus. I have been asked numerous times how to cook this amazing vegetable…which leads me to this blog post. You can make the most of [...]

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Noodles

March 28, 2012

With the cold/flu season quickly approaching I felt it was fitting to post my homemade chicken noodle soup recipe. Of course, you can enjoy this soup year-round if you are a big soup eater like me. This soup does take time to make, but it is worth it in the end. Soup Ingredients: Chicken (can [...]

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Homeschool Burn-out Tips and Tricks to keep you on Track

March 26, 2012

Homeschooling is supposed to be fun, rewarding and exciting, trust me I know; I homeschooled my children for over 15 years. But there came a time where either I was burnt out or my children were. Homeschooling seemed like a daunting task daily or worse yet like were having our teeth pulled. No parent ever [...]

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4 Healthy Breakfast Foods You Should Eat Everyday

March 22, 2012

Occasionally I allow guest bloggers to share their knowledge with my readers.  These posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this blog.  However, I take pains to make sure that only informative content appears on this blog.  As always, I appreciate your feedback.  If you are interested in submitting a guest post, let me know via [...]

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Tips and Tricks for Shedding Unwanted Belly Weight

March 21, 2012

Oh goodness summer is almost here, and that means shorts, tank tops, flip flops and swimsuits! If you are anything like me, before you realize it a few pounds somehow attached themselves to your body during the winter (I tell you it never fails, every single winter I gain weight!) There is good news though, [...]

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Cool and Frosty Summer Drinks

March 20, 2012

Summer is right around the corner and instead of making the traditional lemonade as a summer drink; you may want to add a few frozen drinks to your summer drink list. Your family will love these drinks. If you want to add chocolate shavings to any of them, simply warm a square of chocolate in [...]

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How to Meal Plan

March 9, 2012

If you have never heard of meal planning, it basically means exactly as it sounds…you plan your meals –every single one of them. I started meal planning years ago in an effort to reduce our grocery bill. I found that not only did meal planning help reduce our grocery bill, but everyone in our family [...]

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

January 26, 2012

We all know how important it is to eat a healthy diet, but there are many people who say they can’t because they don’t think they can’t afford healthy food. In reality, one could actually save money by switching to a healthy diet, and they don’t have to sacrifice flavor either. Here are a few [...]

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Gamification – Stealthy Eating Plan for Fussy Eaters

December 12, 2011

Occasionally I allow guest bloggers to share their knowledge with my readers.  These posts are not sponsored and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this blog.  However, I take pains to make sure that only informative content appears on this blog.  As always, I appreciate your feedback.  If you are interested in submitting a guest [...]

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Encourage Your Children To Eat Their Fruits and Vegetables

July 7, 2011

In our house, veggies and fruits are just part of our daily habit.  I know that parents struggle with making sure that their kids get enough of these important anti-oxidant-filled goodies though, so I thought I’d share a few strategies that we use to tempt our kids with fruits and vegetables. Offer Fruits Often When [...]

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