We have always been envious of those people that can stick with just 3 square meals a day. But, that’s not how we operate. We fall strongly in the ‘snackers’ category! Sometimes you just gotta have a little something to… Continue Reading
Happy November, everybody! With the Holiday 500 quickly approaching (or encroaching, if your to-do list has already started) Today is the first part of our month-long “better” series. With so much focus on food during the holidays, being “good” is hard. So why… Continue Reading
Dearest Reader, Three years ago (this week), we launched Fun Things To Do While You’re Waiting. A lot has happened in the intervening years and keeping the blog going has been no small feat. Our back catalog now numbers into the 560’s.… Continue Reading
I have been aware of the Katie Couric produced documentary Fed Up since it was making its marketing rounds upon release (2014?). I didn’t see it in the theaters, but I did make a note of it on my “Things to… Continue Reading
The mercury is slated to hit 95 degrees this week in Atlanta. Even though summer doesn’t officially start until the 21st, it certainly feels like it is in full swing. Which is why todays recommendation is particularly pertinent. Is there… Continue Reading
Although Summer is technically still 20 days away, June in Georgia might as well be Summer. As Coralie mentioned last Friday, the fruits and veggies are already out in full force. Which is why, when I saw a helpful info-graphic… Continue Reading
I am a snacker. I said it. It’s something I’m working on, but left to my own devices, I’ll snack #alldaylong. I try to either limit my snacks or surround myself with better snacking options. Although I love fresh fruit,… Continue Reading
This was one of the first posts that I published and it was actually scheduled and published before the blog went live. I did not realize that this post commemorates the first time I ever made this Southwest Beef Taco… Continue Reading
Okay, a quick question- do you have a Pinterest account? Probably. Have you pinned recipes that looked delicious and then for whatever reason, you never got back to testing it? Uh-huh, me too. Do you have 100s of pins but… Continue Reading
Y’all. I am excited to share that since Bub and I refocused ourselves on healthier lifestyle choices I have lost 10 pounds. It always amazes me what my body will do when I make changes in what I eat, how… Continue Reading
Do you ever get on a flavor kick? Where a certain flavor haunts your taste buds all day? I’ve been on a HUGE vinegar kick lately. When your body craves something, it is often because there is a nutrient deficiency. A cursory internet… Continue Reading
You have heard me talk about my neighbor, Alece. She’s more than my neighbor- she’s a great friend of mine. Our friendship began about 2 years ago when she redesigned my wedding & engagement ring- she’s a very skilled jeweler.… Continue Reading
Party people of the world, I am here to tell you that farm fresh corn is a wonderful thing. Seriously, it is truly delightful. I look forward to fresh corn every summer. I love it grilled, I love it boiled… Continue Reading
The summer vegetables are just rolling in! The CSA boxes arrive around here once a week and thus far have been loaded with zucchini and squash. I have been seeking and pinning recipes with both of these as the main… Continue Reading
Josh and I are one day away from finishing an Advocare 24-Day Challenge. For the past 23 days we’ve been eating clean- having eliminated white sugar/flour/ from our dietary equation and attempting to eat as few “processed” foods, as possible- including no dairy. If… Continue Reading
For the month of June, Josh and I are participating in an Advocare 24-Day Challenge. The challenge is a program that cleanses your system, detoxes you off processed sugars/flours/food, and jumpstarts lifestyle changes. I don’t want to bore you with specifics, but… Continue Reading
First things first, I totally spaced last week and missed my Thursday time slot. I thought I was up on Friday and then I got a text from Leigh asking if I was using a Hall Pass and I was… Continue Reading
“Gluten-free.” It’s the phrase of the day and you are seeing it everywhere. But, what is it? Specifically? See the below Jimmy Kimmel man-on-the-street interview asking people to define gluten: As a lifetime dieter, I have seen the low-cal, low-carb, and… Continue Reading
I have a crock pot recipe for you that you need to make sure and make a note of- this one is goooood. You will never guess where I found it- yep, Pinterest! I tweaked it only a little simply because I… Continue Reading
I was talking with Leigh the other day- we try to have a state of the blog meeting every couple of weeks in an effort to make sure we are and continue to be on the same page as far… Continue Reading