Post Archives tagged ‘family’



Back in Action!

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Hope BraceletIt has been simply ages since my last post. So much has happened; some good, some not so great, but it all kept me from blogging my little heart out as I usually like to do. We had some health scares with my son...the initial reason for my absence. Continue reading the story "Back in Action!"

Memories Bring Joy

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"Memories bring joy" What an amazing day! I did not do anything spectacular, in fact it was quite a dull day on the surface. But despite the never-ending state testing and laborious task of getting my nails done for a meeting I'm about to attend, Continue reading the story "Memories Bring Joy"

Low Calorie, High Fiber and Protein – Oatmeal

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Belly Fat breakfast with oatmeal Here is the quick low calorie, high fiber, and protein-packed family breakfast we had this morning. It took 15 minutes total to prepare! Apple Oatmeal I am continuing my efforts to eat foods that will provide me with protein and energy. Oatmeal is a great food to Continue reading the story "Low Calorie, High Fiber and Protein – Oatmeal"

The Benefits of Family Schedules

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Time to make a volcano!

This week has been one of renewal: I finally went back to an exercise class, I set up my desk to ensure personal space for my writing and blogging. I played outside with the boys instead of insisting that homework take center stage (not Continue reading the story "The Benefits of Family Schedules"

Am I on Track with my Own Health?

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It is time to check in with myself to see how i am doing with my project, A Better Me. The goals I set were doable:
1. Find a way to drag my butt out to a class of some kind…one that I will enjoy and keep doing. 2. Resume home-cooked meals at night rather than ordering in, Continue reading the story "Am I on Track with my Own Health?"

Broccoli with Oomph!

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My kids actually eat broccoli, but they like it plain and boring.  I like food with a bit more to it so I am trying out this recipe I found on Mrs. Green's website.  It will serve 4 and takes no longer than 15 minutes.  Perfect for my working mom lifestyle!  As a bonus, broccoli is packed with vitamins:
Nutrients in Broccoli 1.00 cup, raw (91.00 grams)

Protein Breakfast

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I'm a firm believer, having seen the effects having no breakfast has on my students.  But I also see  the effects of different types of breakfasts too.  Not being an expert on the subject, I was delighted to find this post which helped me understand more about how Continue reading the story "Protein Breakfast"

Snow Day Activity – Terrarium

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The snow has finally arrived in our town.  Peanut and Button were chomping at the bit to go sledding, I had been scrambling to find where I "safely put away" the snow gear, and the kids got bored!  While the snow was really heavy, and given Button has only recently been cleared for snow play by his doctors, Continue reading the story "Snow Day Activity – Terrarium"

Working Mom = Need for help!

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Working Mom’s Tip: Crazy day got the better of your dinner plans?  You have the fresh pasta with four cheeses, the tomato sauce (gravy to non-English folks I believe) is ready, and then you realize the sweet potatoes just did not make it into your grocery cart yesterday. No problem!  I used organic baby sweet potato tubs (which had been necessary for a while with Button during his Continue reading the story "Working Mom = Need for help!"

Children

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Welcome to Company Coffee Girl Blog Hop.  I am getting to meet some wonderful bloggers through this blog and this is a great way to meet more.  Posts have been about all sorts of things so I decided to spend a moment (the time it takes to have a nice Continue reading the story "Children"