Thanksgiving

My “Perfect” Thanksgiving: Letting Go of Perfection

November 27, 2012

I’ll share a secret with you: Shhh! I’m a recovering perfectionist! Let me tell you, having five kids has probably been my biggest “cure”. I’ve always been the type that needed things done a certain way. House cleaning, projects, organization, and yes, even holidays. OK, ESPECIALLY holidays! Things had to be “just right”. The perfect meal, […]

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Thanksgiving Week!

November 21, 2011

I LOVE this week out of the year!!!! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! But it’s also a time where it’s easy to throw away all your efforts of the past months in health and fitness! Just a reminder: it DOESN’T have to be that way! Make a plan and stick with it this […]

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Gingerbread Muffins

November 2, 2010

It’s fall and where we live it’s overcast and rainy. A perfect day muffins fresh from the oven (and maybe some soup later on!). This morning I fixed these Gingerbread Muffins and wanted to share the recipe here. GINGERBREAD MUFFINS 6 Tblsp. coconut oil (or melted butter) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 […]

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Green Bean Casserole

November 12, 2009

Green Bean Casserole This version of the classic holiday dish is a bit healthier as it uses frozen green beans rather than canned and replaces the condensed, salt-laden, high- fat soup with a homemade version. Also, using whole grain crumbs and cheese gives it an updated flavor while cutting the fat and calories of the […]

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Pumpkin Cake Recipe

November 3, 2009

Pumpkin Cake – one of our family’s holiday favorites! While this is not necessarily what I’d call a “health food”, it is a healthier alternative for a nice treat. It’s one of the moistest cakes I’ve ever had! Warning! It’s addictive! I’ve included the nutritional info as well. 2 cups canned pumpkin 1 3/4 cups […]

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Holiday Survival!

November 2, 2009

Halloween is over and the big holidays are just around the corner! I LOVE this time of year! I know, though, that for some it’s a time to panic over the possibility of gaining weight being faced with all the treats and goodies of the season. So let’s talk about some tips for holiday survival […]

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