Life can really throw a curve ball at you sometimes and it did to me this week. Oddly enough it was a mixture of good, bad and confusing things all at once. Then again that just sounds like life in general. I'm feeling centered and truly blessed. Now that doesn't mean that things are perfect, just that I can handle what the world has tossed me this week. Here we … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Crockpot Moroccan Chicken
I'm trying a new recipe today, but dug up this photo of this yummy Moroccan Chicken that my family loved. Okay, I thought it was good but my husband and kids devoured it! ( Well, that is until my youngest went vegetarian-LOL!) Anyway, This yummy dish is perfect for this time of year. I consider it healthy comfort food, plus it brings me back to the time I spent in Morocco. ( … [Read more...]
The Diet Dropouts Guide to Weight Loss Book Review
If you follow me you know I love a good diet/weight loss book. I just finished reading The Diet Dropout's Guide to Natural Weight Loss: Find Your Easiest Path to Naturally Thin. Let me start by saying that this is not only a great read to get you on track nutritionally, but also a well rounded guide. This is NOT a diet book. This book is about facts and lifestyle changes that … [Read more...]
Sale Time at the Thrift Store
It's one of my favorite times of the year. The time when I purge my home of unwanted items then hit the thrift store for new items! Yes, the thrift store has sales! This is one of those times. When people unload the thrift store fills up and they need to unload, too. Now, I had posted a few times about my love of the thrift store and some people seemed repulsed by it. Here it … [Read more...]
10 Things NEVER to Say to a Mom
So, I'm switching it up a bit this week. Instead of my usual 10 things post I'll be posting about 10 Things Never to Say to a Mom. This week I've learned it doesn't really matter what side of the parenting road you fall on. People still have and will make judgements about you. Honestly, it's all crap. Maybe it's simplistic, but I'd like to think that as parents our main goals … [Read more...]