Category: Health
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Crockpot Rosemary Pork Pot Roast Recipe
When we moved across the country to California from Illinois earlier this year, I had to leave behind or sell many things due to not having room in our moving truck. I was pretty bummed about giving up so much. But once I got here, I was so pleased with everything that I never knew… Read more
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New Year 2015 #NewYearNewYou
Happy New Year! I hope that you had a great holiday season with family and friends. Now is the time to make resolutions for the new year. Common resolutions for the new year include: Losing Weight Volunteering to Help Others Quitting Smoking Getting a Better of More Education Geting a Better Job Saving Money… Read more
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32 Amazing Paleo Recipes
I often get asked if I have any recipes on the blog that are Paleo or Gluten-Free. This past year, I have ventured and dabbles in both “eating plan” worlds. I have tried and created some recipes that were good, and some that were down right amazing. When I write about recipes on this blog,… Read more
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Easy Crock Pot Ham and Pineapple
I love quick and easy just like the next person. This is probably why I use the crockpot as much as I do. I remember my mom using an old orange one when I was a kid. So, when I became an adult (with my own kitchen), I made sure that I had a crock… Read more
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Stroller Workout for Busy Moms
At the beginning of the year, I took on a new exercise and diet regimen that consisted of me going to the gym 5 times a week. It was working out well for me, and then my husband got a new job. Gone were the early mornings “me time” workouts. I could only squeeze in… Read more
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October is National Physical Therapy Month
Happy October! The National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) was created by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). It is a time used to identify the effect that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have in helping to revolutionize the public by restoring and advancing movement in the lives of those they serve. Each year… Read more
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Yummy Paleo Waffles
I woke up this morning with a hankering for waffles. The truth be told, I have not been eating very paleo lately. I know that when I eat paleo I feel so much better mentally and physically but it is very difficult to restart once you take a detour (don’t take that detour). So I… Read more
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Positive Attitude Moms: 7 Powerful Ways to Stay Positive
Being a mom, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, can take a huge toll on your mind, body, and soul. Regardless if you have one or 10 kids, there are days where you really need a breather from all that goes on in your daily life. Occasionally we all get the… Read more
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Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Frappe
Pumpkin spiced beverages from coffee shops and restaurants are all the rage right now. Despite the fact that these beverages taste amazing, they are loaded with sugar and dairy that adds unwanted calories and eventually pounds. Not to mention setting you up for a big energy crash. A medium sized 12 oz pumpkin spiced latte… Read more
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Homemade & Healthy Pumpkin Butter
Without a doubt, each October I fall in love with all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice related. But this year, the pumpkins have rolled out early! Between the pumpkin picking, pumpkins lining the front porches, pumpkin pies, and the pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING, I can’t get enough! There are so many great pumpkin recipes available on… Read more