It’s that time of year again, diet season. That post-holiday period where we criticize ourselves for eating too many cookies and swear we will do better...only to find our resolve dead and buried under heart-shaped chocolates come Valentine’s Day. Let me drop a truth bomb on you right now: DIETS DON'T WORK. A dieting mindset, by design, giv... Read More
Yeah, yeah…we’ve all heard it from one person or another, “eating organic is the way to go”. But when you’re pressed for time and can’t find the organic food you’re looking for, or the organic price tag makes you do a double-take, you can’t help but wonder…is it really worth it? The short answer is yes, and the degree to which eating organic mat.... Read More
All relationships have their ups and downs, and friendships are no exception. You need supportive, loving friends in your life to be totally fulfilled. Research even suggests that people who maintain solid friendships live longer than those who don’t. But what do you do when a relationship becomes more effort than it’s worth? As a mom, your time i.... Read More
When it comes to family dinners, chicken is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Reports say that the average american buys 85 pounds of chicken a year! And it’s no wonder. This versatile bird can be baked, grilled, broiled or fried into an almost endless variety of delicious dishes. Plus, chicken is a good source of protein and low in fat and calories, e.... Read More
Let’s face it, there's a lot of confusion out there about eggs. Are they healthy? Are they not? Didn’t we hear they were high in cholesterol or something? I mean, if they were so good for you, why would “deviled” eggs be a thing? We get it. Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years, but we're here to tell you that they can be a healthy addition t.... Read More
Let's start off by acknowledging the truth…. all parents get angry at their kids. I do, you do, we all do. We love em' to death, but our kids know how to push all the right buttons, at just the right time, to make us go through the roof! I said it, and I don't feel the least bit guilty about it. What I do sometimes feel guilty about, however, is.... Read More