Month: January 2012

Crafts Valentine's Day

DIY Heart Wreath

Looking for a fun Valentine craft to use up some of your scrapbook paper? We loved this idea.  Even the most uncrafty of crafters could pull this off.  This heart wreath would be a fun project to do as a family and would be such a great gift for grandma. Check out this Paper Heart Wreath  made over at thehybridchick.com.  

Cleaning Tips Health Snacks

How To Make Your Berries Last

  I buy almost everything in bulk, as you can see from my colossal size vinegar.  My family loves to eat berries, but often we end up throwing some of them out because they have started to mold.  I have read in several places that to preserve the life of your produce you shouldn’t wash it until you are ready to […]

Crafts DIY Kid Crafts Jewelry Valentine's Day

Valentine 5 Second Friendship Bracelets

These ribbon bracelets literally take minutes to make.  My kids loved making them, and could basically do it themselves.  More importantly, they loved giving them away!   What’s more fun than a girlfriend with the same bracelet as you?  How about making one for your sports team?  All you need is:  fun ribbon sticky backed […]

Drinks Snacks

Kale Green Smoothie

Why is there a picture of my sweet girl drinking this smoothie?  Because if my little girl can drink it, you can too!  There are plenty of green smoothies recipes on the internet, but most of them use spinach.  I prefer kale.  After reading Anti Cancer A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, […]

Chicken Healthy meals quick dinner ideas Soup

Easy Fool Proof White Chili

Let me tell you something about this chili.  It is incredibly easy and delicious!  Like comparing a book to the movie, this picture does the taste no justice.  All you do is cook the chicken and then combined all ingredients. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (2) 15 oz. can white beans (2) 4 oz. green chilies […]

Drinks

Dr. Oz’s Tangerine “Weight-Orade” Recipe with a Lemon Twist

  I know that green tea has health benefits, but I don’t enjoy the flavor of it.  I have been drinking green tea for nearly 7 years now.  Here is how I get it done.  Ready?  I add green tea to my herbal tea. Tough, huh?  Dr. Oz has a  powerful metabolism-boosting drink, called Weight-Orade.  I have twisted […]

Breakfast Snacks

Greek Yogurt, Nutella, Granola and Berries

This was my yummy breakfast this morning.  With the Greek yogurt it adds plenty of protein to keep you feeling satisfied.  And who doesn’t like to start off the weekend with Nutella? Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 TBSP Nutella 1/4 cup granola 1/2 cup mixed berries Stir in Nutella with Greek yogurt until smooth. […]

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