Just over a month ago I may well have hit a new low in terms of ignoring my own advice. I was eating without mindfulness and gaining weight. Worse still, my energy levels were non-existant and even a minor task felt like I had a mountain to climb. My stomach was bloated, my chin had become plural, and my boobs were actually busting … Continue reading the story "Losing Weight and Feeling Great!"
Post Archives from the ‘Happy Family’ Category
The Week in Review
Healthy Working Mom
- Germs: Keeping Them At Bay
I am sitting here in my living room on my iPad Mini (my son is on my laptop so I’m relegated to tiny typing) and right next to me is a peeled and halved onion. It sits on our Santa Cookie plate looking rather odd as a table decoration. Why? Well, not usually one for … Continue reading the story "The Week in Review"
Fat-Burning Foods
Here is a FaceBook find from https://www.facebook.com/matthewmcdevitt65 Thought it might motivate me to switch from my obsession with coffee to Green Tea - the latter burns fat!!Summer Smoothies
I am a Smoothie fan. I like to create my own versions and discover new and interesting tastes. Not everything works out, especially as I am not good at following measuring rules, but sometimes I hit the jackpot!
My shining glory this morning was a recipe inspired by recent posts on other blogs to do with Kale. I am not a … Continue reading the story "Summer Smoothies"
Summer Fun
The first week of summer vacation has gone by quickly. We had no schedule but managed to get to the pool several times, eat at new and fun places along the coast, meet up with friends for some 'girlie time', and have a date with my hubby! I say we have done pretty well so far.
I was evaluating activities for the boys. … Continue reading the story "Summer Fun"
The Week in Review
Healthy Working Mom
- Whole Grain Belly Blasters
In my continuing quest to get the belly fat down, it is working by the way, I continually strive to ensure I also maintain a well-balanced diet. Studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that people … Continue reading →
- Summer Food List
One of the first things I like to … Continue reading the story "The Week in Review"
The Latest Links
Healthy Working Mom
- Earth Day: Find Yourself, See the World More Clearly
Just For Now… Just for Now, without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness. Just for now, lay down the weight you so patiently bear upon your shoulders. Feel the earth receive you, and the infinite expanse of the sky grow even wider as your awareness reaches up to meet it. … Continue reading the story "The Latest Links"

I have to be honest, summer came very quickly for this teacher. I am not saying that I am not ready for it, far from that, I'm exhausted from a very challenging school year. The year, however, really did fly by. I would say this was the most demanding year ever but 


