Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
Using a tortilla as the bowl for this tofu taco salad makes this dish extra fun to serve. This is a great recipe for kids to help out with, as they will be excited to help fill each tortilla bowl with the healthy ingredients.
Preparing to build a new home can be an exciting time, yet it may feel overwhelming. Here’s a handy guide of steps to review before starting the process.
After walking around Colonial Williamsburg admiring garden after garden, surrounded by trees in full-bloom, it’s no wonder my daughter and I were both slammed with seasonal allergies. At first we thought we may have picked up a cold (or Covid! Eek!) while traveling, but as the days went on (and precautionary Covid tests negative), we realized that the non-stop sneezing, itchy eyes and nasal congestion was indeed a result of nature’s irritant – pollen. (more…)
Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body. However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed foods, tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats. Because of this, processed foods are a…
I’ve been growing my own salad greens with hydroponic farm stands and I’m finding the best way to enjoy them is to keep it simple! Using high-quality olive oil, spices, herbs, and vinegar, I can create the most delicious salad without the need for a…
Growing up in the 80’s meant we did a lot with friends in person as there was no internet or cell phone to be a time suck. Looking back at my childhood, I’m so thankful for that as we had a lot of backyard parties, movie nights or just played pool on the giant pool table in my living room. Even today when traveling, if I see a pool table at a hotel rec room or restaurant, I can’t resist shooting a game of two of pool. Although I have loved the timeless game, I’ve never really had an appreciation for how pool tables are actually made. There’s so much that goes into a quality table! (more…)
Divorces are hard for families and everyone else involved. Divorced parents have to formulate new ways of interacting with each other as well as the best ways to parent their kids. Children are greatly affected by divorces in different ways, with some accepting the divorce…
Did you know that swimming can increase children’s physical, emotional and mental strength?
Want a delicious, beautiful breakfast that’s low in sugar? Never fear! Here are some nutritious yet easy ideas from my #SugarFreeChallenge Week that you may enjoy! (more…)
As many of us have aging parents, we don’t want to think about having our loves affected by dementia, but sadly brain impairment affects 5.2 million adults. Here’s a helpful infographic that describes the stages of dementia and when it’s time to get helpful home…
Added sugar is in many types of food such as energy drinks, candy, processed foods to energy bars! Sadly sugar can have a negative effect on the body. Check out the infographic below to see how sugar is wreaking havoc on your you body and…
Every year, thousands of children have problems with their eyes, whether it be issues with their sight, or infections within the eye. Along with discomfort and distress, this can also cause them to fall behind in their studies, as well as to not be able to enjoy events through poor vision and irritation. By considering the common types of eye problems that a child may be susceptible to, you can do all that is in your power to either reduce the likelihood of them occurring, or to rectify any issues that arise. On top of this, keeping yourself informed about common eye problems can also help you to empathize with your child’s needs. (more…)
