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A Simple Concept about Food

I have never been shy about sharing my struggles with food. I have an established workout routine, which I do fall away from every once-in-a-while but for the most part, I remain consistent. What gets me every time, however, is food. There are just too many things that I enjoy eating, despite the fact they aren’t good for me. So what happens is either I sabotage my efforts or I stay the same (the exercise only keeps me from gaining weight but it doesn’t result in weight loss). So lately I have been on a mission to change this. I’m … Continue reading →

Simple Living

Simple living is something I long to accomplish. I sit here and look around my cluttered house, filled with mostly things I don’t need. I waste money on these items and am just creating unnecessary trash when I throw them away. I do try to recycle and donate whenever possible, but really, I’d rather just have less stuff. I know I eat way too much junk food and spend far too little quality time with my family. And that is the basis for the simple living movement. Minimize your lifestyle to what you need and love and get rid of … Continue reading →

My Favorite Blog

I had an interesting moment of reflection after talking to my son last night. It was a simple thing, really, but it struck me. Kyle, who just turned fourteen, was playing his vintage “Super Nintendo” System (remember those?) and I stopped to watch him for a while. He has quite a large collection of games, and always wants new ones for his birthday and Christmas. (I have to buy them from special game stores or order them from e-bay.) After several minutes of watching him play, I asked, “Kyle, which of all these games is your favorite?” He thought for … Continue reading →

Got land? Share it!

Oh, the joy of gardening. This week I was all over manure and straw from head to toe, and I was glorying in all of the muck. This is because I now have a little bit of land to play on, and I’m so grateful! For many years, I’ve been looking for land that is sunnier and larger than my own. We live in a townhouse, which means that our yard space is somewhat limited. We also have a lovely Japanese maple in the yard. While lovely, the tree brings an unfortunate amount of shade to the garden. Enter the … Continue reading →

A Healthy Diet Could Help With ADHD – But is Not a Cure

A recent study found that a way to improve the behavior of kids who have ADHD is to get them to eat a healthier diet. This advice is not designed to be a primary treatment method for ADHD. Could something as simple as a healthy diet be an effective way to lessen the symptoms of ADHD? In the 1970’s, Dr. Benjamin Feingold wrote a book called “Why Your Child is Hyperactive”. Dr. Feingold was a pediatrician and an allergist. The diet he described in his book is now commonly referred to as The Feingold Diet. The basic concept of this … Continue reading →

Preschool Etiquette: Being a Guest

Visiting a friend is fun. Kids love going to new places and playing with new toys. It is especially fun to be with friends to play and have a great time. It is nice to see our children having fun and making friends. Once we make friends we want to keep friends so it is important to remember proper manners. It is also important to remember the proper way to be a guest so we are invited back to play. Simple Rules to be a Guest Always say please and thank you while visiting someone’s home. Always ask to play … Continue reading →

Do You Support Your Spouse’s Healthy Habits?

I’ve mentioned before that my husband is the health nut and I’m the sugar addict. Lately, I’ve made major changes to my lifestyle and am no longer eating sugar. I’ve lost fifty pounds. How great is that? Because my husband understands how important it is to be healthy, he’s supported me all along the way and has never once sabotaged what I’m doing—we’re doing it together. But you know what, I’ve had friends tell me, “I’m trying to lose weight, but my husband eats junk food in front of me all the time.” Or, “My husband laughs when I tell … Continue reading →

Eating Habits Of Busy Moms

I worry about what I’ve taught my daughter about food. One area that I don’t worry about is body image, she and I are both naturally thin and can pretty much eat anything we want. I don’t think Hailey has ever even heard me use the word diet and she’s certainly never seen me deprive myself of my favorite foods. What I worry about is all the packaged and convenience foods she’s eaten over the years. When I was married I cooked most nights, actual meals, not just heating something up in the microwave. When I got divorced I worked … Continue reading →

Gorton’s “Any Way You Want It” Sweepstakes

It is important to eat healthy food. One of the healthier types of foods that you can eat is seafood. Gorton’s wants to help you to get seafood on your plate twice a week. Enter their “Any Way You Want It” sweepstakes, and you could win a $5,000 gift card to spend in whatever way you want to. I have to admit, I was a bit confused at first about how this sweepstakes from Gorton’s actually worked. On the side of the page that talks about their “Any Way You Want It” Sweepstakes there is an image of the brand … Continue reading →

Drop 5 Pounds!

Drop 5lbs.: The Small Changes, Big Results Die By: Heather K. Jones, RD Book Summary as per Amazon.com: Sometimes it’s the simple choices-like switching diet soda for regular; selecting a less-caloric sandwich at the fast food joint; stopping at just one dip into the candy bowl; filling up on salad rather than bread before your main course; or taking the kids for a bike ride instead of hanging out in front of the TV-that make the pounds melt away almost effortlessly. Whether you’re a junk food junkie, an emotional eater, or even a mindless muncher, Good Housekeeping Drop 5 Pounds … Continue reading →