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 […]
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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 […]
4 Stress-Busting Foods: Eat your Way to Less Stress
Stress: It’s practically in every mom’s daily job description. But, if your stress level is growing higher and higher (rivaling the sky-high laundry pile after last summer’s vacation), then it’s time for an intervention. Fight off stress with these four essential stress-busting foods and moves. Why You Need Stress-Busting Foods First, not all stress is […]
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 […]
Best Foods to Eat When Pregnant: Feel Good with Prune Juice
Although I don’t set New Year’s Resolutions for myself, I am focusing on making sure I take time every day to do at least one thing that helps me feel at my best each day in 2019. That’s why I am I so excited to partner with Sunsweet to celebrate their ‘To Feel Good’ Sweepstakes […]