When the weather turns cold and schedules get busy, a good slow-cooker chili recipe and cornbread is hard to beat. So deliciously aromatic as it simmers away all day, so hearty and packed with flavor, this Weeknight Slow-Cooker Chili is a recipe that always comes in handy. Why we love this Weeknight Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe:…
Food & Recipes
As a busy lady, food and meal planning isn't always easy, is it? Let us help! Read on for new recipe ideas, tips to get dinner on the table FAST, thoughts on nourishing your family (and you!), and more.
Homemade microwave popcorn (the kids will love this!)
Who doesn’t love popcorn? In our house, it’s the only snack both our kids will always agree on. “Popcorn-and-a-movie” night happens at least once a week around here. In search of the most delicious popcorn, I’ve bought almost every pre-popped and microwave variety on the market. Although many of them are awesome, the good ones…
3 Keys to Aging Fabulously
Aging is like an ocean tide. No matter where we are, we all must face it – it’s inevitable, it can be relentless and it’s real. But did you know that 70% of aging can actually be voluntary? Yes, by making changes in your lifestyle, you can dramatically slow down and even eliminate some effects of…
Pickled Beets are Good Eats
A few weeks ago I picked up this bunch of BEAUTIFUL, softball-sized fresh beets at our local farmers’ market. Immediately I was dreaming about beet recipes… I’m no gardening expert, but I would consider myself top-notch at perusing a good farmers’ market. And eating those market mini donuts… 😛 Well, my beets sat, and sat, and…
Is “healthy eating” falling off your to-do list?
Grocery shopping and preparing meals takes time! What advice do you have for women who want to eat healthy but are short on time, or are always on the go? Healthy eating can seem like a daunting task when you are chasing little ones around the house or racing off to the office. So what…
Herb Garden Starter Kit
Here’s a fresh DIY gift idea for all you givers – an Herb Garden Starter Kit. So many of our thoughtful, creative readers are always on the hunt for great gifts. We agree with you, friends. Beautiful, useful handmade gifts top our list of fun things to give (and receive)! A collection of handmade soaps…
Mayo Free Chicken Salad: A Classic Re-imagined
This easy, mayo free chicken salad recipe has flavor, texture, and packs the protein! It’s a great make-ahead lunch to tuck into the fridge or pack for work, and tastes equally good in a sandwich, wrap, or rolled up in a big leaf of lettuce. This is the classic creamy chicken salad, re-imagined and all…
Mom’s Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Are you on the hunt for a good, classic chocolate chip cookie recipe? Do you like a chocolate chip cookie with crispy edges and chewy center? A big cookie with melty puddles of chocolate that pairs perfectly with a glass of milk (or a slather of creamy vanilla ice cream)? This recipe just might be…
In gratitude: the DIY Cookie Box
A DIY Cookie Box is a fun way to say thank you. We have so many kind and generous people in our lives. Neighbors who watch the house while we vacation, friends who volunteer to help in pinch, babysitters who go the extra mile… While a cookie may not repay a debt, a clever box of…
Dietitian’s Tips for New moms & moms-to-be
Which mother-to-be among us HASN’T Googled “what not to eat while pregnant?” We all do! What DO you eat while navigating around the deli meat, and canned tuna? How do you get enough calories, avoid overeating, and do your best to keep your energy up? Sigh. It’s not easy being pregnant, is it? It’s tough…