Last month, I posted about getting started with a post-pregnancy exercise routine. Â Getting started was truly the hardest part. Â Once I got started, I didn't want to stop. Â The last four weeks I've gotten into a good groove and am finding my stride. Running I've been focusing on running more than ...
Archives for February 2012
How dinner went down: February 19th-25th
Welcome to your weekly peek into my kitchen at dinner time. Â This was my first full week going dairy-free. Â It hasn't been too difficult to find my go-to recipes without dairy, but a week without cheese is still a sad week in my book. Â Nonetheless, there was some serious tastiness for dinner this ...
Easy homemade wheat thin crackers
Meghan has a play group that we have weekly play dates with. Â It's a great opportunity for her to practice her social skills, sharing, and...who am I kidding? Â It's a time for me to talk and connect with other moms. Â One thing I miss about going to work every day is the daily adult interaction. Â So ...
Postpartum update: 2 months later
It's hard to believe that two months ago I was enjoying a leisurely Sunday afternoon, totally unaware that in a few hours I'd be on my way to the hospital, completely dilated, not knowing how close I was to giving birth. We've come a long way since then. How I'm Doing The last month has ...
How dinner went down: February 12th-18th
Here's your weekly peek at the Happy Healthy Mama family dinner table. Sunday Vegetable lasagna. Â I don't have a recipe as I never use one when making veggie lasagna. Â (If you need one let me know and next time I make it I'll write down what I do and post it for ya!) A friend of mine ...
Optimism and the power of singing
Today is my dad's birthday. He happens to be the most optimistic person I know. Â His 61 years have brought him his share of joy, love, and prosperity, but he's also had his share of hard times in his life. After graduating college, he set a goal to start and open a business in his small hometown, ...
Sesame noodles with red pepper and edamame
I'm short on time today so I won't even try to get my tired brain to come up with a clever introduction to this recipe. Â I'll just tell you that it's one of the tastiest quick dinners I've ever made. Â When a dinner can be ready in less than 30 minutes and delivers big on flavor, it's a winner in my ...
Big love
Things are about to get a little sappy here on Happy Healthy Mama. Â I apologize ahead of time and blame the post-pregnancy hormones on the sentimental vibe that's taken me over today. It is Valentine's Day, after all. Â And while a lot of people argue it's just a Hallmark holiday and a silly ...
How dinner went down: February 5th-11th
Here it is: Â another week of how dinner went down in our house. Â Grocery shopping day snuck up on me and I wasn't fully armed with a meal plan this week. Â I hate when that happens because grocery shopping inevitably takes longer and I often either forget something I need or buy things I don't need. ...
1-Minute Sugar-Free Brownie
This 1-minute sugar free brownie is made is your microwave and you'd never know it's healthy! Warning: Â this recipe may change your life. Â I know it's changed mine. What if I told you you could have a gooey, chocolate-y, sweet brownie that was also sugar free and totally healthy in one ...
Are you exercising for the right reasons?
In the back of my mind, I know that exercise has a lot of benefits. Â Not just short term, see-them-right-away benefits, but also the long term, really-make-a-difference kind. In case you didn't know, exercise has been proven to: Prevent and/or manage type 2 diabetes. Prevent certain types ...
Apple cheddar frittata
When I need a quick and easy dinner, one staple item I turn to often is eggs.  They lend fast preparation, are a good source of protein, and are chock full of nutrients.  Eggs also happen to be economical and delicious. This is a dinner that can be on your table in under 30 minutes.  If you're ...