I love making smoothies for breakfast! Who am I kidding, I love smoothies ANY time of day. I have made a variety of healthy smooties over the years since starting this blog. I even came across pictures of me with my first green smoothie. Too fun! Last week I made this Heavenly Berry Smoothie (name idea came from the pretty cup my mom gave to me for Christmas). It has a … [Read more...]
Sticking With Menu Plans: I’m Shocked
I have been doing OK sticking with the menu plans I have been blogging about. I can't believe it although one meal usually doesn't make it for the week and I just move it to the next. This has happened the past two weeks. I am finding lots of great recipes on Pinterest. Even some desserts I would like to try like homemade Fig Newtons. We love those and I imagine making it … [Read more...]
Trying to Stay Warm
This week was decent but I could have definitely done better. Cannot wait until it gets a bit warmer so the home gym is not so cold. We mixed up the heaters so hopefully it will get better this week. I've been wearing my cool Ink N Burn arm sleeves. They have helped a lot. And a pair of gloves too! I'm looking forward to going on some walks with hubby once the weather … [Read more...]
March 2013 Goals: Mix It Up
Looking back on February and so happy to welcome March! In February I didn't follow through with my goal to do the 100 Day Burpee Challenge. And for some reason, although I did get back into the home gym, I just didn't FEEL the workouts. Not sure what is up with that but I have been doing what I love the most and that is spinning, rebounding and dancing. And … [Read more...]
Grilled Scallops and Quinoa Recipe
Thank you Giada de Laurentiis! Your recipe was a hit. I was watching The Food Network a couple weeks ago which I have been doing quite a bit lately and happened to stop on Giada's show. She was making her Grilled Scallops with Orange Scented Quinoa and it looked tasty not to mention it looked like something simple enough for this NON cook to make. Well tonight was … [Read more...]
