So much for hopin' folks.  The rest of my family was not able to escape the flu bug.  Last night we heard some coughing on the monitor around 9:30 and knew what it could mean.  Sure enough, within a few seconds I heard the tell-tale sounds of vomiting, followed by the screams of  a toddler who had ...
Archives for December 2010
Lesson Learned {or What I Should Have Done to Avoid Getting Sick}
Source Prior to yesterday, I hadn't been sick since December 31, 2006 {not counting pregnancy sickness and not counting one horrible night with food poisoning. Â I'm talking viruses here}. Â I remember the date because I had plans to go out with friends to celebrate the New Year, Â but stayed home ...
Toddler Eats: Alphabet Vegetable Soup
With my brother and his (large) family coming to town for the day, I wanted a healthy lunch I could make ahead of time and serve when they arrived. Â Who doesn't remember eating Campbell's Alphabet Vegetable soup as a kid? I think it's safe to say that it's a standard memory for most people in my ...
Favorite Recipes of 2010
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed their time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Â While I took a few days off from blogging to focus on the celebration and time with my family, I wanted to give you a recap of our favorite recipes that I posted on Happy ...
Family-Friendly Side Dish: Maple Roasted Vegetable Sticks
Some women are lucky. Â They have husbands who are content to have vegetables at the center of their plate for every meal. Â Their children devour a wide variety of vegetables no matter how they are prepared. Â This recipe is for the rest of us. Â If you are having trouble getting your family to eat ...
You Won’t Miss the Meat Beet Burgers
When you go to a restaurant, something magical happens to veggie burgers. Â They stick together. Â Their texture mimics that of meat. Â They taste delicious. Â I've often wondered, how do they do that? I have attempted, you see, many, many a veggie burger at home. Â Normally I end up with a mushy, ...
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup and Coconut Oil Giveaway Winner
It isn't even officially winter yet, and I'm already ready for it to be over. Â I am seriously not a winter girl. Â I grew up in one of the coldest places in the United States (the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Â Believe me, it's cooooooold up there) Â and as soon as I had the chance I moved where it was ...
Book Review: Anticancer A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD
What bothers me about Anticancer A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber is that the title deceptively limits the reading audience. Â With a title like Anticancer the book permiates the idea that it should only be read by cancer patients. Â On the contrary, this incredible book is a must-read for ...
Healthy Holiday Treat: Peanut Butter Snowballs
Is anyone else feeling bombarded with too many white sugar and white flour filled holiday treats? Â I love a good sugar cookie as much as the next person, but really, enough is enough. Â If you're ready to tone it down a bit while still having a delicious treat, this recipe is for you. Â These peanut ...
Healthy Snack Idea: Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
While there is nothing I can do to make this snack look pretty, please believe me when I say that looks are very, very deceiving. Â I'm always looking for new snacking ideas. Â I really love snacks. Â Quick confession time: Â I eat at night. Â Everything I read tells me I shouldn't snack in the evening. ...
Toddler Eats: Mashed Banana and Tahini Sandwich
When I want a quick-and-easy lunch option, I often turn to the sandwich. Â Let's face it: Â I often need our lunches to be quick and easy. Sometimes we are out and about during the morning and I get home with only a few minutes to throw together a healthy lunch. Â I try not to get too dependent on ...
Holiday GIVEAWAY: Organic Coconut Oil
I'm always looking for deals on the more expensive food items I buy since eating healthy isn't always cheap.  So when I came across a smokin' deal on organic coconut oil on Amazon, I was feeling the Christmas spirit and  snagged two extra jars.  Do you know what that means?  That's right, folks, ...