Can’t Believe I Caved!

So, last night I had a healthy meal all planned out, complete with healthy low-fat scotch bars for dessert. Well, all day I was just feeling worn down and tired, just not up to doing much for some reason. I finally mustered up the energy to make the scotch bars. I have been excited all weekend to make these because they sounded so good, and they were healthy! Well, my excitement quickly … Read More

Cute Apron Give-Away

Go to Pennies on a Platter for a chance to win this cute apron. I hope I win it:)Winner will be annouced Sept. 17th. Everyday Chic specializes in trendy full aprons, hostess aprons and burp cloths. Check out their website here. … Read More

Healthy Shrimp Scampi

This recipe has become one of my go-to staple meals. It is so decadent and flavorful, but without the guilt! I got this recipe from my Eating for Life Cookbook, based on the Body for Life diet by Bill Phillips. It uses lowfat, everyday ingredients and is super easy to put together. This is sure to impress guests as well. It will look like you took a lot of effort, but you can make this dish … Read More

Rave: Priceline.com Name Your Own Price

Time for the weekly rave. This week, I thought I would let you in on how Adam & I have been able to stay at really nice 4 star hotels, without paying the big bucks. This works best if you book within one month of your travel. You go to priceline.com and click on name your own price. Then you choose the location, area, and the level of hotel (4 star, 3 star etc.). We usually try for the … Read More

It’s Officially Football Season!

And the first sign of that: homemade chili. My mom has made this chili recipe for years. It has such a robust savory flavor, and you can fix it up just how you like it. Top it with shredded cheese and oyster crackers (my preference) or make a petro out of it with fritos, sour cream, lettuce, & tomato. We also sometimes serve it over tater tots, which we named 'Chili Bobs' because my … Read More

HaHaHa! Laughing Cow Chicken

I have a new found love for laughing cow light cheese. I mostly eat it for my snack with kashi or wasa crackers, but some of the girls on the nest have suggested using it in cooking, so when I found this recipe on Elizabeth's Cookings Experiments I knew I had to try it! Not only is it healthy, but it's delicious, quick and easy. I made a few changes, but it turned out great. This is a great … Read More

Mini Crisis Averted!

Let's just say that this week is not my favorite. Monday was great. Adam had the day off and we went to the pool, and then to my brother's 7th birthday party. Tons of relaxing fun. Then Tuesday hit and it was back to work. Over the weekend, Adam & I made the mistake of going to the pet store at the mall. Well, you guessed it. I fell in love with one of the puppies. Well, Tuesday I just … Read More

Visit with friends & the mennanites

Recently we went to visit our friends Pete, Tracy & Titus. We had such a great time with them! They have a new house and it is so cute. Titus has gotten so big and is super smart. He would bring me a book to read him and then Tracy would tell him to go put it back in his room, and he put it right back where it belonged! I was way impressed. Pete & Tracy took us to visit the Mennanite … Read More

Rave: Hungry-girl.com

I recently found this website. She has lots of great healthy recipes and tips on how to eat healthy when eating out, etc. Check it out! She has a great page called Chew The Right Thing that compares a favorite dish that is bad for you with a healthy alternative recipe for the same thing. (Ex. healthified guacamole vs. fatty bad for you guac) She also has a brand new cookbook out that I hope … Read More

Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

This is a variation on my mom's sauce. This sauce is really hearty and has a lot of flavor. The best thing is it's super easy, quick to throw together and easy to double for a crowd. It's not totally from scratch, but could be adapted by subbing fresh tomatoes, tomato paste and extra seasonings for the canned sauce. Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Approx. 1 cup Baby Bella … Read More