Yep I know, it's already halfway through the month. Better late than never. Life took over for a few months so I wanted to do a quick life update and share goals for this year. In November, we went on a last minute cruise. Our first one. And we loved it. I'm still writing that post over on Newton's Travels, our travel blog but should have it up no later than next week. … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Desserts: Fresh Fruit, Parfaits & Cookies!
Healthy Holiday Desserts The holidays aren’t really the holidays without scrumptious desserts, luscious cookies and mouthwatering cakes and pies. You can have your cake and eat it too with these waist watcher desserts. Fresh Fruit Wreaths Low in calories and full of fiber and vitamins, fresh fruit is perfect for dessert. Up the presentation by arranging the fruit in a … [Read more...]
Do You Love Peanut Butter as Much as I do? Open up!
Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE peanut butter so I thought I would do a fun peanut butter recipe roundup before the holiday's. For you chocolate and peanut butter lovers, this one's for you. You can thank me later. Here's to some simple baking inspiration for the holiday season! If you haven't finished coming up with your Thanksgiving dessert menu, these ideas would … [Read more...]
How Does Exercise Help Beat Stress? Get Yourself Moving and Find Out!
How Does Exercise Help Beat Stress? Before we talk about exercise for stress relief, let’s begin by talking about what types of things cause stress. There are many things that can cause stress. Anything from work to family situations and beyond. For example working long hours, being unhappy in your current position and losing a job can cause stress. The death of someone in … [Read more...]
Wauconda Fire Department Open House: Fire Cadet Volunteers!
Our 16 year old granddaughter, Rhyanne is part of the Cadet program with our local fire department. She has been part of the this program for the last 3 years. They were previously called Fire Explorer's. Last year she got an award for most improved and this year she got the great honor of Cadet of the Year! She was appointed as Cadet Secretary so she helps in many … [Read more...]