I've been making a lot of soups lately. Soups are a great way to fill up without too many calories. They can be prepared fast, using simple ingredients you have in your fridge/pantry. Soups make perfect lunch. Add some salad and/or bread, and you have dinner in under 20 minutes! … [Read more...]
Fun-fun balance
It seems like the days are getting shorter and shorter the more your kids grow (and the more kids you have). It's always a chase to get everything done and still have time for fun. Does that sound familiar? We were having one of those days recently. There was a window of "play" … [Read more...]
Tips on losing and maintaining weight
This post starts a series of posts on losing and maintaining weight in a realistic, sustainable way. First off, I should say that I am not a nutrition or fitness professional. All my tips and knowledge come strictly from my personal experience and my research. I am going to … [Read more...]
Water glasses organization
Here is a quick organization project I tackled recently. We drink a lot of water around here. Which is great-- the kids are reminded to hydrate throughout the day. So we have our water glasses out on the counters all the time. And they look exactly the same because they came … [Read more...]
Winter beet salad (“Vinegret”)
This beet salad is a nice break from heavy winter meals. It is filling but still on a lighter side. It was a staple growing up in Russia, especially in winter. Beets are commonly used in Russia, however not in the pickled/canned form. Once you try them fresh (baked or boiled), … [Read more...]
Banana muffins
I took my daughter to her dental appointment today. As these things go, she came home with a sensitive mouth and couldn't eat for a couple of hours. When she was finally able to eat, these muffins came handy: light and fluffy, yet filling. They are easy to put together too-- a … [Read more...]