Late Night Snacking Tips

by stephanienolan on February 29, 2012

When it comes to dieting there is a time to eat, and a time not to eat during the day/night. I know this sounds simple but for some reason I have a hard time sticking to it. I know (and I am sure that most of you do as well) that you should not eat [...]

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I am trying to incorporate more fish into my family’s diet. The problem with this situation is that two children who dislike fish, so I had to think of a way to get them to eat it.  I like my food flavorful, after all who enjoys sitting down to eat something that tastes as bland [...]

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

by Robyn Tippins on 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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Last week I was contacted to see if I might like to try a free sample from Yahoo!’s Shine, because they’re releasing a fitness Get It Guide. You have probably seen some of their other guides.  The toys guide was my favorite, as I never know what to buy anyone else’s kids. The Shine rep told [...]

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Vegetable Beef Soup

by stephanienolan on January 6, 2012

If you love soup as much as I do, no matter what time of year it is, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Buying prepared, processed soup can get expensive! I try to avoid all processed foods as much as I can, but I’m not perfect, I have to admit there are times [...]

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Sloppy joes have been a long time favorite comfort food for many. If you don’t like purchasing processed sloppy joe sauce at the grocery store, don’t fret; you can make sloppy joes from scratch in your kitchen. I know this may sound nasty, but trust me it isn’t. If you have children who don’t like [...]

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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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We homeschool our four kids (aged 6-13) and computers were a real hurdle for us. How do we make sure everyone gets enough time, but not too much time?  How do we keep an eye on them?  (both solved here)  How do we corral all the stuff that one inevitably collects as a computer user? [...]

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It’s really past my bedtime and yet again I’m waiting on little ones to bed down. I’m sure you’ve been there. You’re tired, your spouse is tired, and the babies aren’t sleepy at all. Most nights we win this battle, but some nights, like tonight, I can only eat tons of chocolate and attempt to [...]

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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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