Although I always try to stick to somewhat healthy snacks, this time of the year (right before summer), I am even more inspired to not only be healthy, but to fit into my favorite shorts! I was invited to take the "Healthy Snacking Challenge" where I would substitute Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop popcorn for my usual snacks. Well, this sounded … [Read more...]
My son often drinks milk alternatives, and I have on occasion as well. I have never tried cooking with these products before, as I somehow thought that it wouldn't work the same as milk in a recipe. Boy, was I wrong! I was asked to create a recipe using Blue Diamond Almond Breeze almond milk, and I gladly said, "yes". I am always up for a … [Read more...]
I have something to confess: Many days I don't eat breakfast. I know it is really bad for the body when you don't eat breakfast. I am guilty-as-charged. Eating a healthy breakfast helps the brain work better and it also gets the metabolism going for the day. For me, the problem is that I either get busy, or just simply forget. Well, I do … [Read more...]
Ahhh, I am so excited that it's almost ice cream season again (well anytime is ice cream time, really). One of my favorite places places to get ice cream is Cold Stone Creamery - I mean who doesn't love fresh ice cream where you can add in pretty much anything you want, right? I am happy to tell you that Cold Stone Creamery has a few new yogurt … [Read more...]
Since the beginning of the new year, my family has started to eat healthier. In addition to eating more fruits and vegetables for meals, we have changed the way we snack as well. Instead of grabbing something healthy when we are on the go, we now reach in the refrigerator for a Sambazon smoothie. What on earth is Sambazon? I wondered too, until … [Read more...]
When I received Kraft Milk Bite Bars for review, I figured they would be fairly similar to other granola type products on the market. What I didn't realize is that they are quite different! They are actually refrigerated, which is definitely different! I received the cutest package which included this adorable pouch, and inside were two boxes of … [Read more...]
Tomorrow is the big day! The sounds of Superbowl will soon be filling homes across the nation. But what will be filling their snack bowls? I have the perfect idea - Pirate's Booty snacks! Score points with the home team by serving a gluten-free family favorite – Pirate’s Booty! This year, intercept regular chips with a healthier … [Read more...]
I am always on the lookout for quick and simple meals for my family. An added bonus is when I find a hearty meal for these cold winter nights. I have found such a product and I couldn't be happier about it. I had the pleasure of trying Bertolli Meal Soups last night, and I am happy to announce that my family is in love with … [Read more...]
P.F. Chang's Home Menu On January 22, my family sat down at the dinner table in a festive mood because we were celebrating the Chinese New Year and this year just happens to be the year of the Dragon. Our family is very familiar with China and their customs and traditions as my sister did mission work over there for several years back in … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again when we all make new year's resolutions that we may or may not keep. I have a pretty extensive list, but I estimate only keeping about 50% of them. Let's face it, the whole new year resolution thing is kind of boring. Trop50 is doing something to make it a little more fun, and you can play along too (and possibly … [Read more...]
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