Trying to Cook Healthier

     So with all my weight gain I have decided to try and become a better cook.  Why?  Well to be honest if I am going to eat healthy I want all the flavors to come through.  The day of plain old "rabbit food" is long gone.  There are so many delicious recipes out there that are bursting with flavors, it makes eating healthy a new and exciting experience.

     The main reason some people do not eat healthy is because "healthy foods cost more".  This is true if you are trying to eat zucchini in the middle of winter.  You have to eat what is in season.  For a list of what is in season take a look here.  There are many options to choose from.  Now keep in mind if you are a picky eater it may be a bit more difficult for you to get a variety of foods not to mention you will pay more.

     If you have not used allrecipes.com you may want to check it out to find some recipes to try.  I have used it to find new recipes for anything from homemade ice cream to sweet bread.  Another good way to keep healthy is eat smaller portions.  My bad habit was that I would fill the plate and sometime come back for seconds.  Now I use a smaller plate for my meals.  This helps me control how much I eat. 

     I have also been trying very hard NOT to fry foods.  While I am not always successful in that aspect, I have limited it to once a week.  Sorry but who doesn't like a piece of good old fashion Southern Fried Chicken Paula Dean style.  I found this recipe on the Food Network website and it was a hit.  Don't be afraid to get creative either.  Sometimes we can come up with great meals when we follow our taste buds. 

      What is your favorite recipe?

$50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

 

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Roaring Spring-Back 2 School Bloggie Boogie

     

      It is that time of the year again!  School supply lists are hitting the stores and they are stocking up with pencils, crayons and paper.  One thing that usually gets to me is how many notebooks and notebook paper is needed or at least asked for by the schools.  I have four children going to school this year and I know it is a lot.  Roaring Spring Paper Products has a wide selection of products available for school and a lot of them are from recycled materials. 

Livrada e-book gift cards

         

     I have always loved to read.  Even when I was growing up, reading a good book on the couch was a favorite pastime.  When the e-readers came out I knew I had to have one.  Just the thought of carrying around 1,500 books with me at all times was to much to pass by.  There was however one small issue.  When it came to

Recalls 7-12-12

1. Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12221.html

2. Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12222.html

3. Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12223.html

4. Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12224.html

Flex Belt Review WK 1

     I have been using The Flex Belt now for a week and while it is to soon to see results it is not to soon to feel them.  First thing you need to know this is NOT a get skinny belt.  It will not help you lose weight or shed inches off your waist.  It will how ever help you tighten and tone your abdominal muscles.  This is the first post of eight I am hoping to type up.  At the end I will also upload before and after pictures.  For now I will talk about the features, comfort

Creating My First Jean Quilt Part 1

     I have been saving old Jeans for about 2 years now. I had high hopes that one day I would be able to create a jean quilt for my husband.  Personally I think it will be to heavy but my husband likes heavy blankets. When I first saw this project, the lady had purchased some jeans from her local Goodwill store.  I really didn't feel like buying old jeans at the time.  Besides with six of us I knew that I would have enough eventually.  And now that I have enough let us get started on my long awaited project!

      First you will need to cut up the jeans

Diamond Candle Flash Giveaway

    

     In order to start July of with a bang I have teamed up with a wonderful group of bloggers for a Diamond Candle Flash Giveaway, hosted by The WiC Project.  We will be offering our readers the chance to win a Diamond Candle. If you haven’t heard of Diamond Candles, these are wonderful soy candles with a ring hidden inside. The ring could be worth $10, $100, $1,000 or $5,000!