This is my first post on my self-hosted blog. As you may have noticed, things look a lot different around here. Well, hang in there. It will soon look (even) better-- prettier and easier to use, at least that's the idea. While I am working on it, I truly appreciate your patience. … [Read more...]
Healthy snacks: Peanut butter oat bars with chocolate chips
This peanut butter oat bars with chocolate chips is another recipe from Ann who blogs at On Sutton Place. I have shared her recipe for oatmeal cake before (and here is another great version of this cake). I like Ann's simple homey recipes. They are delicious, easy to make, and … [Read more...]
Keeping focus: going forward
Making New Year's resolutions has become a running joke, a cliche. When you google "New Years Resolutions" one of the first results is "resolutions are meant to be broken". The word "resolutions" has a stigma attached to it. Not to be hung up on the choice of a better word … [Read more...]
Healthy eating: choosing better snacks
What is your approach to snacks? We have been in the process of transitioning to more wholesome and nutritious snacks. It is not hard. It just takes a shift in the thinking. Until about a year ago I used to rely on prepackaged snacks (granola bars, Gold Fish, Cheez-its, etc.), … [Read more...]
Quick dinners: grilled pesto shrimp skewers
Here is another recipe that meets my requirements for a quick and healthy dinner: it has two ingredients, and is ready in under 20 minutes. It couldn't be easier to prepare, but tastes like a gourmet dish. For light grilling like this one, I like using my Grilla pan from … [Read more...]
Adjusting the focus: living in the moment
via The last couple of weeks have been exceptionally enduring and demanding around here. We have had physical injuries (my son broke his ankle...again), behavior issues coming from my 7 year old, and loads of negativity coming from external sources-- people that we wish we didn't … [Read more...]