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 ...
Recipes
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How dinner went down: January 29th-February 4th
I love reading blog posts with weekly meal plans. Â I always like to see what other families eat for dinner in a typical week and can usually find new ideas for my own weekly meal plan. I've been hesitant to post my own meal plans here, though, Â because I don't always stick to them. Â Sometimes I ...
Orange Almond Energy Balls
Let's face it. Â We all could use a little more energy. Â Everyone has something in their life that steals their energy, whether it's a demanding career, school, or being a mom. Â For me, it's juggling being a wife and mother to a 3 year old and newborn that is robbing me of my usual energy ...
New year’s resolution: master homemade sandwich bread
I'm not posting about my experiences with homemade bread because I'm a bread expert or even remotely know what I'm doing when it comes to making yeast bread from scratch. Â I'm a novice at best. I'm posting about making homemade bread because I know there must be a number of my readers who are in ...
Gingerbread waffles
If you are looking for a special Christmas morning breakfast, here's an idea for you. Â Waffles with a decidedly Christmas touch--gingerbread flavored. Â Really, you can make these any time of year and they'll still be fabulous, but I think they're especially fitting around the holidays. I would ...
Baked Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
This recipe for Baked Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal is healthy and simple to prepare!I hope everyone had a lovely long holiday weekend. Â For my non-American readers, I hope you had a lovely regular weekend. Â Either way, I took a mini-vacation from my blog, but I'm back with a hearty breakfast that is ...
Vegetable and tempeh stew with herb dumplings
So, I know it's Thanksgiving week and if you are hosting your mind is totally focused on all the holiday food you have to make. Â If you aren't hosting, then you are probably traveling, in which case you are busy preparing your family to get on the road. Either way, you aren't thinking about dinner ...