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Ben and I recently attended a Halloween party that was pretty far from our home. It was a fun costume party and we knew there would be a lot of drinking and yummy food there. Beforehand we decided I would be the designated driver so we would get home safe and sound.
Sometimes people shirk away [...]

Many of my blog readers ask me how I stopped counting calories. I reminded myself whenever I felt the urge to start counting or worry about missed counts that it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Here is an example of a transition from accuracy and counting to just being… You are normal [...]

We have all heard about “super foods”, foods that offer nutritional benefits far beyond the carbohydrates, fat and protein they provide your body. The list often includes things like berries, nuts, salmon, sweet potatoes and other foods often considered jam packed with vitamins.
I do enjoy all the foods on most “super food” lists (here is [...]

I know there are plenty of fancy shmancy ways to organize meal planning. There are websites like Meals Matter and others that can help you do it. Also, you can utilize your online or mail  calendar and “schedule” dinner. In using an online calendar you can add the name and recipe details as an appointment.
But, [...]

This is my new roommate, Ben…
Actually, he’s not just my new roommate; he’s also my new husband. Ben and I got married three months ago. We didn’t live together before the wedding, so this whole ‘shacking up’ thing is completely new to us.
While living with the guy you’re in love with is fun and exciting, [...]

I’m sure by now everyone is sick of hearing about the economy. I am. It’s a small consolation, but at least everyone is affected. Everyone is stressed and everyone is trying their hardest to save and plan for the future.
 
So let’s take a second to look on the bright side. 
 
My bright side is I [...]