Since we have been traveling the last two months, I have taken a break from Weight Watchers. And guess what? I have gained weight. Not a lot but enough that my jeans are getting snug. So this month, not only have I joined a fitness challenge but I am also going back on Weight Watchers. Really, Weight Watchers is not a diet, it is a lifestyle. As long as I stick to it, I will stay at a healthy weight. (Did you know my sister has lost 40 lbs and kept it off since June? She is … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Our family loves getting the chicken alfredo pizza at Olive Garden, but since we are vegetarian we order it without the chicken. We decided to try and recreate our favorite pizza at home using vegetarian chicken: What I like about making pizza at home is you know exactly what the ingredients are. We used A whole grain pizza crust Light Alfredo Sauce Organic Mozzarella cheese Vegetarian Chicken Strips Green Onions I have an app on my iPhone that lets my Princess "make" pizza. … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Broccoli and Rice Casserole
We like quick, easy and tasty meals when we are travel from city to city across North America. Since we are only in one location for about 5 weeks at a time, I do plan a lot of our meals. I don't want to have a lot of left overs when we are leaving so I like to buy simple food with little ingredients. We also have potluck at church most weeks we are traveling and a vegetarian easy casserole is a important recipe to have under your belt. I am thankful for Minute Rice brown rice. It enables our … [Read more...]
Simple Everyday Breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day
We are not the type of family that skips breakfast. We all eat breakfast and like breakfast and I am glad for that. We like simple everyday breakfast in our house. I also like to save money while shopping. We often eat the same foods for breakfast and can easily get into a breakfast rut. For me it is some form of toast and yogurt. My husband eats oatmeal pretty much daily. My Princess eats cereal - she loves cereal. Safeway is offering an amazing Buy 4 Save $4 sale in a Rise … [Read more...]
13 Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
It is that time of year isn't it? The time of year when those delightful cookies are being sold in front of grocery stores across the country. The time of year when it is difficult not to buy 1 or 4 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies... So here is a list of 13 Girl Scout Cookie Recipes for you. As if the cookies themselves are not good enough, here are recipes using those yummy Girl Scout Cookies: Girl Scout Cookie Fudge Thin Mint Smores Thin Mint Gooey Bars Samoas Cheesecake Bars Samoas … [Read more...]
Weight Watchers Plus Points Snacks I Love
So I have been slowly plugging along with Weight Watchers. Since June I am down 15 lbs and kind of stayed there. The holidays kicked my behind a bit... well more than a bit. I ended up gaining 5 lbs! So I have 15 lbs to go on this journey. Truly, this is not a diet but a lifestyle change. It is no secret that I have a sweet tooth. I love sweet things. Who am I kidding, I just love food. So apple slices with cinnamon and splenda is my new favorite go to snack. It is sweet, satisfying, … [Read more...]
Girl’s Night In: Mini Strawberry Pie
My husband was out of town this week. I was home with our two children for 3 1/2 days. Wow! I have so much respect for single moms. Being home alone with my kids was a lot harder than I expected it. The perk about my husband's job is he is home with us, and we go to work with him. We support each other. So since my husband was gone, my Princess and I decided to have a girl's night. Ever since we had girl's day in Iowa last year, my Princess loves doing girl's night when we are home alone. … [Read more...]
