From a fortune cookie a couple of days ago. I just placed a Medifast order for my mom (out of my own pocket). It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been hoping (praying!) that my success on the program would motivate her to get on it herself, but she’s made up a ton of excuses […]
Tips to spice up your parties
One of the reasons I love spring is because we love entertaining friends and family outside, and the weather is just perfect for it! In the winter we tend to hibernate, so it’s about time to come out of the ‘cave’. 😉 While my parties are fairly laid back and informal affairs, I do like […]
Chicken parmesan with Hellmann’s
My daughters are notoriously picky eaters. And it’s not like the little one gets it from her big sister, as they’re complete opposites. Maura (4 years old) is all about pasta, tofu, potatoes, seafood… nothing green anywhere near her plate. Not even a tiny little pea. She loves sauces, though. Even spicy curries. Everything has […]
Taking it off | Week 14
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Unknown I wish losing weight was easier. I wish I loved running as much as I pretend to. I wish I didn’t have to think about this every minute of every day. I’m having one of those weeks, I guess. Well, it is that week, […]
Starting our day… with Tropicana
How do my kids start their day? With a big breakfast. While our mornings are sometimes a little rushed, I always make it a point to sit down with the girls to eat at the table. As much as they’d like to watch cartoons, the TV stays off! We talk about what we’re doing that […]
New glasses… with Transitions Lenses!
I was just talking to my little brother the other day about eye exams, as he complained to me over the phone about how annoying it is to have your eyes dilated. He’d forgotten about that little detail, as he hadn’t been to the eye doctor in years. Eye exams are painless, though. It’s probably […]