I’m back. It’s taken me much longer than I expected to share the newest addition to our family. This is Emily and we are all very much in love with her. If you follow me over on Instagram, I shared her arrival a few days after she was born, but finding the time and the […]
5 Foods for a Better Sleep
Are you one of those people who struggles to get enough quality sleep? When we don’t get enough good sleep at night we tend to feel horrible the next day, and sleep deprivation can do funny things. But over time, if you’re having regular sleep issues, this can have a huge impact on your mood, […]
Here Comes Baby #3
It’s crazy to think in just a few days we will go from a family of four to a family of 5. As excited as we are to meet our baby girl, at the same time it all still seems surreal. Honestly, this whole year has been crazy. This time last year, we were just […]
Easy Meal-Planning Tips You Can Begin to Use Today
When I mention the phrase “meal-planning” how does that make you feel? Anxious? Stressed out? Overwhelmed or confused? Well, you’re not alone, and I used to feel the same way. Until I discovered a simple solution for the age-old question: How to meal plan? Today I’m going to share with you the simplest way to […]
Chocolate Chip Carrot Muffins
If you have kids (or spouses) at home that resist eating vegetables, you are going to love this chocolate chip carrot muffin recipe. It tastes like a dessert, but packs in a full serving of vegetables along with whole grains. It doesn’t get much better than that, does it? I used to be able […]
Healthy Eating Tips for Picky Eaters
This may sound like a rhetorical question, but do you have children who are picky eaters? As most kids, and even many adults, are picky eaters, perhaps the better question is, how do you deal with them? When my sons were younger and just beginning to eat solid foods, they were very receptive to new […]
How to Plan a Your First Disney World Vacation in Less Than 6 Months
We just got back from our very first vacation as a family of four (which we were trying to squeeze in before we become a family of five in two months!) to Disney World and I have to say, it was amazing! I am so glad we went, but the planning of the trip did […]
How to Make Green Shamrock Protein Pancakes
Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and you know with my name being Erin I have to celebrate! Being almost 8 months pregnant, there won’t be any green beer for me this year, but I can have pancakes – and lots of them! Pancakes are one of my favorite comfort foods and lucky […]
5 Ways to Lose Weight without Diet or Exercise
If you have been struggling to lose weight and not seeing results, it may not be what you are eating at all. After years of working with clients one on one to help them lose weight and keep it off, I can tell you that weight loss isn’t always just about what you eat or […]
5 Mistakes Slowing Your Metabolism & Easy Fixes to Boost Metabolism for Good
If you feel like your metabolism is more sluggish than it should be, you are not alone. After age 30, metabolism begins to decline by about three to five percent every decade, mostly due to a loss of lean body mass. But you don’t have to just accept a slow metabolism. You also don’t have […]