I often joke that the "season" from Halloween to Valentine's Day can be the toughest! From trick or treating, to the amazing spread on Turkey day, to ringing in the New Year, it can be nearly impossible to watch what you eat and to also keep up with your exercise program. And this is exactly why … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving 21-Day Fitness Challenge
Menu Plan
Control the Chaos in your Home
Recently I introduced you to the "Sidetracked Home Executives" book and I said I'd be back to share with you about how I'm busy re-implementing their system. Years ago, I used the SHE plan and it worked very well for me to help "control the chaos". I found that it gave me a great weekly plan and it … [Read more...] about Control the Chaos in your Home
Get Your Pretty On!
The beauty of a long weekend is that it makes for a short week. My kids still go to school on most of the American holidays (because we are living overseas) but my hubby gets the American holidays off. Which means we get a lot of "date days" built-in, which is awesome. We spent Monday moving … [Read more...] about Get Your Pretty On!
Recipe Round Up #2
Welcome to "Recipe Round Up #2!" As you know I am posting a new easy dinner recipe every Friday this year on my Recipes Page. I want to help you keep your dinners simple AND healthy!!! These yummy recipes are designed to serve @ 4-6. They are all easy to make and usually require only one pot! As … [Read more...] about Recipe Round Up #2
How to Organize for Back to School
I'm soaking up these last two weeks of summer, because I know that in a few months I'll remember these lazy days with fondness. There's just something extra special about summer! As we have to look ahead, boohoo, and focus once again on getting the kids back on a schedule, it's the perfect time to … [Read more...] about How to Organize for Back to School
Recipe Round Up #1
Today might be considered a little throw back Thursday (#tbt) if you will...introducing "Recipe Round Up #1!" As you know I am posting a new easy dinner recipe every Friday this year on my Recipes Page. And starting this month, I'll be doing a monthly round up to highlight some of the recipes … [Read more...] about Recipe Round Up #1