Whether you’re hoping to lose weight or just trying to improve your overall health, The way you cook can mean the difference between you feeling energetic and getting the right kinds of nutrients, and you feeling sluggish because you’re detouring away from your usual calorie and sugar-laden ways. There are many changes you can make… Read More >>
If you’re like most people, you lead a pretty busy or maybe even an incredibly hectic life. Instead of heading for the drive thru for a quick meal, plan your meals so you can make two meals in one out of your efforts. Basically, think of how each piece of meat or meal you make… Read More >>
Most studies show drinking water does boost your metabolism, but by how much? According to a 2003 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, participants showed a 30 percent metabolic increase that lasted between 10 and 40 minutes after drinking two cups of water. By drinking the recommended 8 cups per day, you would… Read More >>
It can be so discouraging to get your home organized and then watch helplessly as the clutter makes its way back in. How does that happen? It’s basically a mindset – to get organized is one thing, but to stay that way means you need to approach each day with it in mind. Rather than… Read More >>
Life moves quickly and people need to eat. If you’re tired of taking your family through the drive-thru there is a healthier, and less expensive, option. Here are seven emergency meals made quick: #1 Kebabs Your grocer’s deli counter is jam packed with ready to go meals. You can grab a package of kebabs, toss… Read More >>
When someone talks about a balanced diet, do you know what they mean? Is there only one diet that is balanced or can there be more? In other words, can your balanced diet differ from someone else’s balanced diet? These are all questions that come to mind when talking about a diet that is “balanced”.… Read More >>
When it comes to weight loss, we are all guilty of setting our sights too high too fast, only to come down crashing twice as hard and even eventually quitting. While it is wonderful to have high aspirations, when it comes to weight loss, it is important to stay grounded, set small goals, and proceed… Read More >>
Are you still getting over Christmas? I sure am. Although I’ve put the Christmas tree and decorations away, there’s still one more thing lingering in my pantry – Candy Canes! I definitely need to get rid of them soon, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, they make quite the useful treat. Let’s see what we… Read More >>
Driving in the wintertime is a completely different ballgame than your everyday driving. There is snow and ice to contend with, including ice that you can’t even see. Add to that dealing with other drivers that aren’t quite sure how to drive in winter weather, and driving can be downright dangerous. Here are some tips… Read More >>
Last week, I posted about Days 15 through 21 of my 25 Days of Giving Thanks leading up to Christmas. Today I’m covering the last few days 22 to 25. You’ll remember from my post on December 1st about 25 days of giving thanks, a list I had made of things that I’m thankful for… Read More >>
