Category: healthy snacks

Summer In Full Swing

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This should keep your head above the crap thrown aimlessly on your floor for now.  Meanwhile, if I can just figure out how to get the dried slime off my couch cushion…

The One Thing Challenge Week 6

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I had a hard time deciding what this last challenge would be.  I wanted to continue through the full six weeks giving you guys challenges that you can do and eat as opposed to things you can’t do or eat.  I find that telling myself I can’t have something makes me want it even more!  Is… Continue reading The One Thing Challenge Week 6

How to Vegan

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If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.

Veggie Flapjacks

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I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables.  Does it always work?  Absolutely not.  Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many times, parents give up after one or two tries with a new vegetable.  Don’t throw in the towel so soon!  Kids should be offered a new food 7-14 times before… Continue reading Veggie Flapjacks

Winging It

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We were suppose to have Green Chef delivered today.  It didn’t come.    I need to plan meals and shop accordingly.  If I stock fresh produce with no plan, I end up throwing a good deal of it away.  Tonight, I wasn’t prepared.  I’m also not one to load up all the kids to make… Continue reading Winging It

Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!!!

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The weather has finally cooled a bit Florida!  With Halloween here, it’s time to put away the lemons and get out the pumpkin!  I began my morning with mouthwatering, pumpkin pancakes.  I’ve been hitting the snooze button way too many mornings lately and this morning was no exception.  Getting out to run at 4:30 am… Continue reading Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!!!

Apps

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We had a couple of friends coming over so, I decided to throw together a few appetizers to munch on while we caught up.  Herb and garlic Boursin stuffed baby bella mushrooms…

I’ve Got Lemon, I’ve Got Lemon On My Mind

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 This treat was just what I needed on this smoldering October day!

Nibbles

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Snacks are important for kids.  Between-meal munchies provide an opportunity to squeeze in some needed nutrients and help kids focus.  Make these nutrients your target when choosing lunches and snacks