Fun Health

Hi Friends! I’m so excited to get to introduce you to my friend Deirdre for today’s episode!! She is one of the most encouraging, intelligent, resourceful women I know, and a great mother while juggling a head-spinning number of things… I knew she would have some gold-nuggets to share with you as you may find […]

Wow. After four kids, a momma just might have some baby-weight to lose! Thankfully, mine was only about 30 lbs, but it was sure stubborn and not coming off! In fact, the scale slowly climbed, and despite my best efforts, it was not budging. I had prayed earlier this year, earnestly asking the Lord to […]

I simply love these merengues!! And, so does everyone I make them for. In fact, just last night, my friend was asking me (or rather placing a polite demand) that I make them! My kids are crazy about them too!! Now normally that wouldn’t be a surprise, because after all, these ARE cookies. But, I […]

Have you ever struggled with your weightloss like me? For some its a struggle of 75+ pounds, for others, the last 20 that just won’t come off is equally frustrating. For new (or seasoned) mommas, the babyweight is always a daunting chore. Well, you are in good company! Welcome to my post-baby-weight weightloss journey on […]

Christmas season. Coconut. Chocolate. Nuts. These are synonymous to my tastebuds, if Christmas had a taste, that is. I found myself craving homemade almond joys and realized I had all the ingredients laying around in the kitchen so I decided to whip up a batch…Last night…. …They are already all gone. 😳 They were so […]

So really, who doesn’t need an awesome facial mask recipe that they can make w stuff from their kitchen cabinet, and it make their skin look fabulous?! I call mine, “cake-on-your-face” mask. It’s easy, and leaves your skin so glowy, and totally adaptable. Most of these ingredients are in some or many ways: anti fungal, […]

So I was craving some chocolate covered nuts but am trying to eat clean, which means the ones at the store that come prepackaged are probably spiked with some artificial stuff here and there, or at least more than I’d like, so I decided to make my own. I had this container of mixed nuts […]

For those of you who just love incorporating coconut oil into your daily diet, or for those of you who just want another healthy way to get good stuff into your daily eating, here is an easy and convenient way to do just that!! These are very simply made, with only four ingredients and no […]

We decided to finally go berry picking at a local Berry Farm!! Hurray!! We had such a wonderful time!! (well, except for the rain downpour in the middle of our tasking, but then again, it was refreshing from the heat!) For only $10 a gallon (equivalent of about 10 lbs of berries) we came home […]

If you’re like me and find yourself throwing out produce every week that just didn’t make it to the table before it went bad, here are a couple simple ideas of how to make it go farther!! Read all the way down for a great little recipe at the bottom for a refreshing homemade vitamin […]

I recently discovered a new favorite smoothie recipe! I work out, and so I try to eat protein shakes frequently throughout the week, and I’m always looking for a new recipe that doesn’t TASTE like a protein smoothie. This one is a winner!! And, in honor of Memorial day, I used my festive American Flag […]

If your kids are like mine, then when the summer hits I feel like I’m spending a fortune just keeping enough juice in the fridge to keep them all hydrated. Yes sometimes they do drink water, but sometimes they need a little extra boost of something that will replenish the energy stores. After a long […]

After a summer of chaos and stress last year, I decided this summer would be different but I had no idea how!! With four little ones between one and seven, honestly, I was quietly dreading the chaos of summer, until I came across this woman’s BRILLIANT plan! I adapted it for our family of course, […]

This is a product that I had not planned on adding to my repertoire, but since I’ve been using it on my extremely split end hair, I have noticed such a change! I’ve been using salon professionals Suave brand Moroccan oil shampoo and conditioner, but I’ve also been using it with this Pantene Pro V […]

I recently purchased a chocolate mint plant that I LOVE and wanted to preserve the leaves for tea or whatever, so I did. I went out and pruned off a bunch of leaves… Then of course I rinsed them real good… The leaves are just beautiful!! Then I filled up an ice cube tray with […]

So, I recently discovered a new Tea that I am obsessed with. And it is very simple. Here it is for all you Health lovers and body conscious people. I created it the other day in a moment of brilliance and haven’t yet fully explored all the health benefits, but given the ingredients, I am […]

During spring break I wanted to make a fun little snack for the kids, and I am always a sucker for rice crispy treats. However I did not have any rice crispies, only multigrain Cheerios. So I decided to try it with those. Here’s the recipe: -3 Tbs butter – 4 cups (give or take) […]

Are you like me and have wanted to preserve those bananas that are going bad but hated the slimyness you were left with when they thaw in their peels? I always thought my mom must have really loved banana bread to endure the slimey, juicy grossness from thawing bananas. Then, one day a light bulb […]

Prep: 10-15 min. Cook time: 30 min Serves: 6 adults Ingredients 6 cups water 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce 1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce (29 oz) 1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup chopped pepperoni (I quarter it) 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (about 3 or 4 […]

Scouring the internet for 100 calorie snacks to begin my post-baby weightloss plan (7 months after baby! ha!) and I found this great list of 100 calorie snack ideas! They are healthy, loaded with fruits, vegetables, and good fats! This means they will also be satisfying, and at 100 calories, […]