I enjoy creating and preparing meals for my husband and I. In most cases we have leftovers, which are primarily used for lunch the following day. This not only saves us money, but is usually a healthier option than purchasing food from a restaurant (and many of us can agree that most leftovers taste better … Read More
Category: Tips
Pizza Meat Loaf
Looking for recipes that will help you prepare balanced meals for your family on a tight budget? Check out the cookbook. It’s a great guide created specifically to help those of us on a budget plan and prepare healthy, thrifty meals for our families. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this cookbook is a winner! … Read More
Take the challenge and walk!
Walking is an excellent way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. You don’t need any special equipment or clothing other than a comfortable pair of tennis shoes. We are all guilty of sitting too long at the computer or watching too much television. Today, I would like to extend a challenge to myself … Read More
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
The majority of the fruits and vegetables I purchase are canned. There are always good sales on these items and I have more dry storage space than refrigerated storage. I always read the label to be sure I’m buying vegetables that are low to no sodium and that canned fruit are packed in juice. If … Read More
To Stretch Or Not To Stretch
I know there is much controversy about whether or not to stretch before you exercise. What isn’t controversial is that stretching is an important part of staying fit. It keeps our bodies flexible allowing us to move our muscles and joints through their full range of motion. For years, stretching has been an essential part … Read More
Kale is the New Green
It seemed like 2014 was the year of the kale. We were bombarded with kale everything…kale chips, kale pizza, kale smoothies, kale baby food, even clothes had kale printed on them. Kale isn’t a new vegetable. However, with all the attention it has had, one would think it was a new invention. I have to … Read More
15-Minute Soup
See how to make it here: Makes 4 servings; Serving size 1½ cups Ingredients 1 ½ cups pre-soaked beans or 1 (16-ounce) can beans, drained 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) can chopped or diced tomatoes, undrained 1 small onion, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 (10-ounce) package frozen, chopped spinach ½ Cup … Read More
Break the Fast with a Frittata
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love to eat it any time of the day. One of my favorite childhood memories is my dad cooking dinner on Sunday nights after we came home from church. He always cooked us bacon and pancakes. He would cook each of us 2 big pancakes … Read More
Be active as a family; be active today!
While growing up, sports were a huge part of my family’s life. My brothers and I were very involved in school and community athletics. We loved being physically active and sports offered the opportunity to do so while also being something that our entire family could enjoy. Our mom was very supportive, encouraging and attended … Read More