Health Tips for a Happy Holiday!

Somebody pinch me!!  I don't know about you, but I blinked and November passed me by. Recovering from my candy coma was my first step; YES, I indulged on Halloween,who didn't?! Then came planning my family pictures (I'm not a fashionista so this takes many hours); prepping for a feast, and relatives arriving and enjoying their visit during Thanksgiving.  Lastly combined with exhaustion from many shopping hours but scoring awesome deals...

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Kid Approved Healthy Halloween Treats!

It can be a little tricky keeping our little ghosts and goblins eating healthy this time of year!  We like to have our friends over for a pumpkin carving party and it's always fun to have halloween themed treats; especially some that the kids can help make.  Having healthy snacks so the kids can actually focus on the pumpkin carving is a huge plus!  I wanted to share a few of our favorites, Enjoy! Monster Apple Smiles Apples- Washed...

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Meatless Monday, Portabello Mushroom Recipe!

I was misled into thinking eating a vegetarian meal for dinner and I wouldn't have enough protein to fill me up! If you are wondering 'should I try a vegetarian meal?  Is there enough protein and does it taste good?' The answer: Yes! It tastes delicious, always very filling, and biting into the mushrooms gives you the sense you are still having a hearty meal. Try out this stuffed portobello mushroom and enjoy an evening without meat for you...

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21 Day Fix, A Fad or A Fix?! See Real Results!

I am a bit of a skeptic. At first I saw those tiny containers, and I thought, I'm going to be starving! Plus, I already eat healthy could it even make a difference for me?! I kept seeing a ton of pictures showcasing some awesome results in women and men's bodies. So due to my nosey personality, burning curiousity, and recent lack of discipline, I figured I had to try it out. Check out the spec's below on this Beach Body Program and see if it could...

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Do You Eat Pesticides? See the Dirty Dozen List to Find Out!

  I was shaking my head and thinking, "Gahhh I thought I figured it all out, and was making good choices for my family?!" While searching out healthy recipes and learning more about whole food nutrition, I had stumbled across articles, movies and tons of information concerning many of our foods that we know as healthy, and learned they are actually being contaminated with pesticides that harm our health! Although I couldn’t be totally frustrated,...

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Apple Strawberry Fruit Roll Up

Kids love that sweet, sticky, chewy, candy-like snack well known as the fruit roll-up!  Unfortunately, this mama doesn't love those sugar laden, chemical roll ups! So I took matters into my own hands, and I did a lil' research. I ended up with these apple-strawberry fruit roll ups for my boys! It only took about 30 minutes of prep (maybe less, if you aren't interrupted 10 times by the kids wanting to know exactly what you are making- don't tell...

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Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips

Mommy and kid approved recipe!  Once you pop, you can't stop! ;)  I was craving something sweet today but I didn't want to blow my whole day of healthy eating. So what do I do on this rainy day? I make apple chips of course! The preparation is simple and quick, but it takes awhile to bake- Low & Slow! Let me give you a warning, the aroma of baked apple pie was filling my house for hours and I wanted to snatch them out of the oven...

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Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup

I Love an easy, healthy crock pot dinner with flavors that taste like taco night! If you like a little more spice in your life, it is easy to doctor up, but I keep it on the mild side for the kids! I like to call this little creation 'mexican soup' and Mmmmmm... I just ate this for dinner and my mouth is already watering for more!  Everyone in the family loves this fiesta in a bowl! Enjoy!! Always use organic ingredients if they are...

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ChaLean Extreme Workout Review and My 90 Day Experience

Look no further, here I share the details, and give my personal honest review of my experience with ChaLean Extreme, 90 day home fitness program! First off, this program was created by Chalene Johnson. It incorporates weight training and cardio in 3 different 30 day phases; Burn, Push and Lean.  Our bodies burn fat when we build muscle, then we push into strength and intense cardio, and last we lean out in the third phase melting off more...

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Delicious Chicken Fajitas & Guacamole

 I LOVE "mexican food" and flavors and I can NOT live without it, so I had to find ways to make it healthy! NO more crazy cravings and over indulgences here...this is my favorite recipe for fajitas and guacamole. Before I dish out the goods, let's talk toppings first...Rules I follow: Nix the sour cream, just a sprinkle of cheese, lots of veggies, lettuce, guacamole for creaminess, home made salsa or hot sauce, and an organic corn...

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5 Steps to Get Started with a Healthy Lifestyle!

             I thought I’d start with some basics since this is my first post!  As I mentioned in "My Story” tab, I used to be a chip-aholic/junk food junkie, in my not too distant past… Using sugar as energy, which was causing me to gain weight and lack REAL energy! So here are 5 principles I do not waiver on and neither should you! 1.  Drink Water instead of Soda or Sugary Drinks!  ...

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