I have always been an avid reader. As a child, both my parents read to me everynight. I’m constantly reminded of this when my mother points at me and says “You better be reading to those kids everynight”. As I grew, what I loved changed from dinosaurs, to Fear Street books, to books about talking animals, to fantasy. Books were […]
In this post, I talked about the values of the NFL and how they penalize their players. In the post, I was annoyed and outraged by the fact that cheating led to a more serious penalty then domestic assault drug abuse, and animal abuse. I questioned what the NFL truly valued. Many responded with the fact […]
Being a working mom with two children who have a 6 year age difference, I find most of my husband and my time goes to chasing and entertaining them. Between homework, potty training, and the other fun parts of parenting life, there is sometimes little time to dedicate to ourselves and our physical and mental […]
This is one of my favorite recipes because it is so easy and is perfect for my mason jar lunches! Low in fat, under 250 calories, and high in protein and fiber! Ingredients 1lb Chicken Breast 1 Can of Unsalted Sweet Whole Kernal Corn 1 Can of Hunt’s Seasoned Diced Tomato Sauce for Chili 1 Small […]
Time to grow up. Ever feel this way? As someone who has always struggled with depression and anxiety, I find myself faced with this thought a lot, “Time to grow up”. As a mother, I’m a role model. I’m suppose to be an adult. What the hell does that even mean? Time to grow up. […]
I will start this post by saying: I am not a Pat’s fan or a sports fan in any way. However, at this point, the “Deflategate” drama is everywhere I turn: Facebook, the radio, the TV, etc. Some people feel that Brady and the Patriots got what was coming to them, others feel that it’s […]
Are you stuck? I recently wondered this myself as I created goals for the new year. My top priority was, and always will be, my family, but at the same time, with the pressures of life and what you cannot control, I felt these beginning to weigh heavilly on my soul. I realized I am […]
Eating gluten free can certainly be a challenge – one I find myself up against mainly at work where I tend to be more hungry and in need of a sweet treat. One of my favorite work buddies was having a birthday and also is gluten free. So of course, I wanted nothing more than […]
Based on this recipe! Gluten Free Oatmeal Creme Pies Recipe Type: Snack Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 32 mins Serves: 12 Ingredients For the oatmeal cookie: 1 cup unsalted butter ¾ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 ½ cups […]
In December, I shared 30 goals for my 30th year of life. This is my March update. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Reinhold Niebuhr. There are things that sometimes happen to […]
