Dear Summer, I have thoroughly enjoyed you. You have blessed us with lovely sunny days, 70-80 degree temperatures and lots of time to play outside with friends. We have successfully crossed off the following: a trip to visit family in Texas, learning how to swim (both kids went life-jacket free the last few days in…
Polar RC3 GPS
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Polar. I have had a Polar heart rate monitor on my wish list for over a year so when I was given the opportunity to review the new Polar RC3 GPS, I was SO excited. It also happens to offer more than the one…
Chicken Bruschetta Pasta with Kraft Recipe Makers
Dinner has been more challenging to get on the table lately due to extracurricular activities and work schedules, yet I never want to compromise a sit-down dinner with the family. That is why I was interested to try these new Kraft Recipe Makers.
Individual Mushroom, Onion and Arugula Pizzas
Congrats to Joy D. the winner of the Wonderful Summer Snacking Giveaway! Mmm, pizza. One of my favorite foods. There is so much you can do with it- from varying the toppings to experimenting with crusts and I love that it’s so satisfying. I’m typically a red-sauce pizza girl, but I branched out this time and…
Wonderful Summer Snacking Giveaway!
I am big snacker, in fact my whole family is. We rely on healthy snacks like fruit, nuts and whole grains to carry us through between meals.
Blood, Sweat & Cheers Review & Nike+ FuelBand Giveaway!
I was recently introduced to Blood, Sweat & Cheers, a free daily email that shares the most fun and active stuff to do with friends. I was drawn to the newsletter because it involves fitness and I love having a quick place I can look to find the latest fun events in my area, for…
Nut Butter Love- Health Benefits of Nuts and a Nuttzo Review
If I could only take one food item to a deserted island, I would take a jar of peanut butter. Or any nut butter for that matter. It’s part of my daily diet so I was pumped to try a new-to-me organic nut butter. About Nuttzo: NuttZo is a 100% organic 7 nut and seed…
Grilled Radicchio Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
I don’t get a chance to watch daytime TV very often but I do love when I am able to catch the Chew on ABC. If you’re not familiar with the Chew, it’s a talk show/cooking show on ABC. I personally love it because it focuses on food more than anything else.
Everyday Grilling Mistakes
I am finally feeling excited about cooking again! We ate pretty well while we were on vacation and now that I am home getting organized I plan on getting back to meal planning. Since we have fabulous summers here in Washington state it has inspired me to fire up the grill. I found this great…
Vegan Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”
Hi friends! I am back from vacation and am up to my eyes in things to do. I haven’t shared this news yet because I wasn’t sure I wanted to, but I think I need whatever support I can get. My husband will be deploying soon (because of privacy/safety reasons I won’t say when) but we have…