February 27 is National Strawberry Day! While the temperatures are too cold for strawberries to grow in my garden, I'm going to grab a few pints at the store to make these tried and true recipes! Before you make a great tasting recipe for National Strawberry Day, it's important to clean your berries well before eating them. I first rinse them in a solution of vinegar and water, then ...
Join a fun craft, recipe, and DIY linky party! #WhipItUpWednesday
Hello, Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week. Things have been busy around here. We had a snow storm which gave us a nice relaxing 4-day weekend; and now we're on winter break! Yesterday we celebrated The Texan's birthday. I made the most delicious cupcakes. But, have you ever had a cupcake that wasn't delicious? Winter Break is full of spending time with friends, reading, and ...
10000 Steps Per Day The Easy Way
. If you're like me, one of your health goals is to move more. While working from home can make it hard to get 10000 steps per day, but I've come up with a few easy tips that help me achieve my goal. I hope they'll help you reach your step goal, too. I am a fan of the FitBit fitness trackers and the easy to use companion app. Like most fitness trackers, the FitBit arrives preprogrammed ...
Join a fun craft, recipe, and DIY linky party! #WhipItUpWednesday
Hello, Friends! Here we are SIX weeks into 2017 already. How did that happen? The weather here is beautiful today - temps in the mid-50s with some bursts of sunshine now and again. It's making it hard to sit inside; especially when I know that by this time tomorrow we'll have about 6 inches of snow on the ground. It's true what they say about New England, if you don't like the weather, wait a ...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Health Plan Benefits
This post featuring tips to make the most out of your health plan benefits is sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. All opinions are my own. I am not an insurance agent, you should consult one for more information on your family’s specific coverage needs If you're like me, you probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about your health plan benefits after you enroll. Many health plans offer more ...
Healthy Living:: DIY Motivational Water Bottle Tutorial
Staying hydrated is so important to your overall health and happiness, but it's easy to forget to drink water throughout the day. This easy to follow DIY Motivational Water Bottle tutorial will help you track your water intake and keep you on track. Celebrate your little wins with a ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutrition Bar or a ZonePerfect® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Nutrition Bar and ...