By now you’ve probably heard its Nutrition Month which is so exciting for me! I get to bring you some exciting information this month geared toward nutrition and making healthy choices in your everyday life. Did you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? When you actually have a wholesome breakfast you experience reduced hunger throughout the day, and more energy and it is a great tool for maintaining your ideal weight! Now if those aren’t enough reasons for you to enjoy a delicious breakfast this protein peach smoothie recipe will be! Protein Peach Smoothie – Nutrition…
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I’m sure you’ve probably heard a lot about living green, it seems to be the latest trend. There is a wealth of information online through numerous blogs and Pinterest that can give you easy ways to starting living more green. I find that I always have a ton of questions because I never know if I’m doing it right. Turns out there really isn’t a right or wrong as long as you are making BETTER choices for you and your family and that’s why I found this guidebook so useful. [amazon_link id=”B00GWXWMDC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link] Live Green, Live Clean,…
NASCAR honestly does nothing for me and I like cars! It is a big event in our house where the boys get together to watch so I figured I should attempt to get on board. I decided to get more involved and pay some attention to NASCAR this year so I’m presenting you with my Wife’s Guide to NASCAR for the Phoenix The Profit on CNBC 500 race. I was inspired to create this guide for a few reasons: Frank has been to a few live races now including Phoenix and Sundays in our house are known as race day. I’ve…
March marks a new month, new goals and hopefully a passion for some good karma! I will be bringing you some amazing tips all month long so you can join in on nutrition month and get healthy too! Making a commitment to yourself to be healthier, happier and love life can sometimes be a little tougher than we first think. Luckily I’m here to help and support with some fun idea and a little good karma! On a mission to transform water into wellness. You know me I’m all about educating and sharing information I find exciting that’s why when…
In an effort to eat healthier and try new things, we’ve got on board with replacing the meat in one meal a week with another source of protein. It is also a great way to save money and if you caught my latest 5 tips to make saving money quick and easy you’ll want to keep reading. By now you’ve probably heard about Meatless Monday and if you haven’t: Meatless Monday is an international campaign that encourages people to not eat meat on Mondays to improve their health and the health of the planet. ~ wikipedia So you might ask what is all the hype about.…
I don’t know about you but I find that when I finally have time to head to the grocery store without kids I never have my list ready and I’m in a scramble to get organized and out the door. I thought about it for awhile and came up with a way to be more organized and make grocery shopping easy with a checklist! This printable is great, you can either use the pre-filled version or the blank one to create your own list. Whichever you choose you’ll be well on your way to being organized and getting out the…
I don’t know about you but one of my favorite things is cheese! Everything truly is better with cheese. Whenever we go out for a meal or attend a gathering the first thing I do is head for the cheese plate or order something smothered in cheese. I really don’t know why I like it so much but I just can’t get enough. So I thought the best thing to do would be to share a favorite cheese spread recipe of mine. I’m not going to lie I usually purchase Boursin Cheese instead of make it but this recipe makes…
You might remember back in October when I attended the Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival and had so much fun meeting all the different vendors and finding out just what it takes to make the perfect wine. I even got arrested at the 19 Crimes booth! My girlfriend and I attended a Dairy Farmers of Canada session and learned about pairing cheese with wine and how to create the perfect wine party! It was definitely a fun evening out I won’t forget. Winefest is back in Calgary, Alberta Alberta’s favorite all-inclusive wine event is back celebrating its 22nd year in Calgary.…
Happy Valentine’s Day from Rosetta and Crocky! From the world of Peter Pan comes The Pirate Fairy a swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina (voice of Christina Hendricks), a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina’s wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Tinker Bell (voice of Mae Whitman) and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led…
With Prom season getting closer and closer a lot of you are probably on the hunt for the perfect dress. There is a lot of thought that goes into finding the perfect dress and then the searching begins. Sometimes teenagers forget to take their body shape into consideration when finding the perfect dress but if they take a minute to think about it they can find the perfect dress they’ll look stunning in. A-Line/Princess Sweetheart Floor-Length Tulle Charmeuse Prom Dress with ruffle beading sequins Easily Find the Perfect Prom Dress Today I’ve put together a few points on a couple body…
Have you ever wondered what gift you can give that will make the biggest impact? I have to say it is the gift of a story that can be handed down for years to come! Memories are irreplaceable and by creating a unique story it truly is the most powerful gift we can give. Getting creative with Kal Barteski: A self-publishing success story Blurb author Kal Barteski is a maker extraordinaire whose creativity knows no bounds. She’s a working designer, painter, storyteller, book creator, TEDx speaker, and calligrapher who can now add “video star” to her resumé with the first…
We are a week into February which means it is time to get serious and kick things up a notch! If you’ve taken my challenge on getting more balanced in life through journaling, setting goals and just being more organized you’re going to love this weekly workout printable! It makes the Monthly Workout Plan Printable I shared recently but this one focuses more on the current week. I like to have a visual of what to expect and I plan out from a year, a month, a week, and even down to the day to help me get more balanced…
You know when you go to the doctor, and they’re asking you about your family history and then the heart disease, high blood pressure, heart attack questions come up, and you realize that you’ve answered “yes” a lot. Well, that was my visit just the other day, and it honestly scared me. I can’t believe how many people in my family are or have experienced cardiovascular issues. Luckily February is Heart Month, and there is a lot to learn about the risks of heart disease and stroke and how to get heart healthy! What is Your Heart Age? For me…
This year for me has been all about no excuses and of course having more fun as a family and that’s why we’re hitting the road! Road trips are usually full of fun, screaming, and a lot of adventure. My favorite thing to do on road trips is try new places and make it into a learning experience for the kids. This weekend we are heading to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington to have a little fun and spend some time together as a family we even have time to take a tour of a local winery, CDA Cellars, which…
Today marks a new day, a new month and for many of us new goals. Its like you hear everyone say today is the first day of the rest of your life, do something with it. At the start of every month I like to set myself up for success and lately that just means finding the balance in my life. Being a stay at home Mom is hard a lot of the time because sometimes I lose my identity and get wrapped up in my family. I’m not saying they aren’t important but being an individual shouldn’t be impossible…
The kids love helping in the kitchen especially when it comes to making some quick and easy snacks they can have right after. I like to promote healthy snacking so whenever I can put something healthy into a recipe they love I don’t mind them eating it. One of their favorite cereals is Chex and I always catch Dustin eating peanut butter out of the jar! Quick and Easy Muddy Buddies Snack Recipe This recipe is so simple and delicious you’ll want to make it for the kids all the time. My favorite part is the fact that it isn’t really…
I never thought I would be writing or doing experiment about toilet paper, and when I say never I mean EVER but once we had a boy all those things started to change in our house. Life was easy with Cheyenne she was really easy and potty training was simple, then Dustin came along and let’s just say I could just a job as a plumber. You wouldn’t think a boy would go through so much toilet paper but trust me after plunging a few times I knew something had to change especially before camping season begins again and we’re…
This year I am focusing on saving more and spending less because I would like to do more traveling with the family so finding a way to cut corners where we can is important. I figure we should be able to afford a trip to Denmark within a year if we get smart about where our funds are going. A simple way to add to our savings fund is the Quick and Easy 52-Week Savings Challenge. Saving money can be quick and easy when you stop to think about it. 5 Tips to Make Saving Money Quick and Easy Turning the…
Starting today I have made a commitment to myself to get back on track with my fitness plan. I have been doing great these past couple of weeks with eating healthy and making healthy lifestyle choices. I know I can always kick it up a little bit and with a little motivation I can accomplish any goal I set out to meet. So I’m sharing my monthly workout plan printable here so all of you can join me in my journey as well! Monthly Workout Plan Printable The workout plan comes in two pages; the first page is focused on…
I remember back to the days of high school and the anticipation of prom and find the perfect escort, dress, make up and having my hair just right. To think about how much planning and excitement went into one small moment and how much money I spent I wonder why. Thinking back it is easy to wonder but in the moment there is nothing else that mattered after all prom was all about me right?! Now that I’m a Mom I am always thinking of ways to make things more affordable and budget friendly! So here are some [easyazon_link cloaking=”default”…