The perfect quick and easy meal to warm you up on a cold fall day. Seriously, this is so easy! Easiest Chicken Tortilla Soup with Tortilla Crispsinspired by Sam the Cooking Guy Ingredients: -4 cups fresh salsa -4 cups low-sodium chicken broth -1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, de-boned and coarsely chopped -1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped plus extra for topping -4 flour tortillas -2 t. olive oil -1…
Once upon a time I met a boy who played baseball. Three weeks later, he signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. We got married and traveled the country while he chased his lifelong dream of making it to the big leagues. From Virginia to Arizona to Alabama to North and South Carolina with a few stops in Chicago, we lived the baseball life. Most of the time…
This week, I asked Jessica from The Planner and The Procrastinator to take a photo of the Bountiful Basket haul since our family was out of town. Looks like they got a huge haul! For the moms who read my blog for healthy meal ideas and fitness motivation, I want to let you know that Jessica is a mom who makes me very proud. I met her when I was…
Finally, another circuit to add into your workout schedule! This one works the entire body and works best with hand weights but can be done with a resistance band as well. You will also need a jump rope which you can find at Target, Walmart or any fitness store. As with the other circuits, go through all of the exercises before taking a break. You can repeat this circuit up…
Inspired by Maya’s Maple, Apple & Butternut Roast and my conversation with the California Walnuts organization, I came up with this simple side dish perfect for any holiday gathering (or any night of the week). The best part is, you can throw the cold leftovers onto a pile of lettuce the next day for a nutritious and filling lunch. And don’t throw away those butternut squash seeds, they are the…
Snow White and Thomas the Train Tweet We had such a fun Halloween this year, mostly because we got a surprise visit from Daddy. He drove 7 hours straight from the baseball field to spend the weekend with us. The kids and I were thrilled! Joe learned what a Pixie Stick is. Leila quickly developed a love for suckers. Joe and I made some homemade focaccia dough so that we…
Potatoes, potatoes and more potatoes! This week’s Bountiful Basket was supposed to include potatoes and sweet potatoes, but a last-minute substitution left us with over 10 pounds of russets. If you have ideas on how to use them, please share them here! This week’s $16.50 conventional basket included: -9 green apples -7 green pears -6 oz container blackberries -7 bananas -1 pineapple -1 lb. green beans -2 grey squash -1…