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28 Days to Supercharge My Metabolism #FastMetabolismDiet
The Following is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influence in any way. Losing weight is something that I have been working on for several years. It seems like I do well for a few weeks then once I plateau, all my good word ends and nothing else is lost. What I have been needing is something to change my mind frame and metabolism. It's not that I eat a overeat or that I'm eating nothing but processed, unhealthy foods either. I need to exercise more and get my slow Continue Reading
Finding A Refreshing Snack Alternative in Chunk O’ Fruti Fruit Bars #FreshNFruti #Cbias
The following is a sponsored post. As always, all opinions are my own. As our school aged children (ages 8 & almost 13 yrs old) get older, I'm finding that they are starting to make their own food choices outside of my home. Whether it's at school, at friend's house, or at local events I have to trust that they are going to make the "right" choice. But choosing healthy snacks isn't always easy. We love fruit in my home. Seriously, I haven't met a fruit my son won't eat, but I generally Continue Reading
Eat Wholly & Jennie-O Turkey Burger Review + Giveaway Ends 2/18/13
If your anything like me, your on a quest to find the perfect combination for your family's dinner menu. Health, convenience, affordability and taste are the key ingredients to a successful dinner solution. Monday though Friday I come home every evening at 5:30 p.m. Once I hit the front door, it's Game Time! My kids are starving and my husband & I are exhausted. I'm making healthier choices in our diet by replacing fatty ingredients and adding more natural products that contain less Continue Reading
Building a Hen House- Stage 1
Over the past year one of the things my husband & I wanted to start was a chicken coop. Living outside the New Orleans area is such a gift. We are in close proximity to everything New Orleans has to offer our family: music, culture, art, history and more. But along with the city life, we enjoy our small town living. Since we have almost 2 acres of land, we are fortunate enough to have a large garden every summer and now, the opportunity to have chickens. Why Continue Reading
Got Milk? Get Ready to Start Your Game Winning Day + Giveaway to Win 1 of 2 Got Milk? Superbowl Themed Prize Packs-Bilingual Post
English: My family & I have a very busy schedules. Throughout the year my children participate in various sports. They need strong bones and a balanced diet each and every morning. The glass of milk they have in the morning gives my children & I the nutrients we need to start the day so we can energy and help build strong bones. For me, I normally start my day with milk & some fresh fruit. My children will start their morning off with cereal, waffles or eggs, fresh fruit and a Continue Reading
Score A Winning Recipe w/ Marc Forgione & Macy’s @CulinaryCouncil in #NOLA 2/2/13
My husband & I love football. Every week during football season we have a mini football party for the kids. They know that once we leave church on Sunday...it's game time! We get the house ready, food in the over and start prepping for our football party menu to be complete. So you can only imagine what our plans are for Super Bowl Sunday!! To add even more excitement to our normal football party, we get to add the fact that New Orleans is host to Super Bowl XLV11. It really couldn't get any Continue Reading
Adding SoyBean Oil to Your Family Meal #SoyParaSoy #Spon
Last month I wrote about adding soy oil in place of other oils to add a healthier element into our diet. Well I have been researching more recipe that can inspire us to eat healthier without taking away flavor from our palette. If your not familiar, Soy Bean Oil is already be a beneficial part of your cooking routine. Nearly 100 percent of what's labeled as vegetable oil is actually soybean oil! Just check the ingredients listed on your product label. This means eating healthy won't Continue Reading
Giving Back-Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana Community Kitchen @2ndHarvestGNOA
In my previous Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana post, I spoke mainly about the Food Bank itself, but today I wanted to focus & share more information on the new commercial grade Community Kitchen. At nearly 6,500 square feet, the Community Kitchen is one of the largest productions in the region. The Community Kitchen helps to produce nutritious meals for the Summer Feeding and Kids Cafe programs. Meals are proportioned and well-balanced to new dietary Continue Reading
Sandwich Petals-The Ultimate Gluten Free Flat Bread #GlutenFree #GF
Looking for a substitute to the average tortilla while still being gluten free? The Ultimate Gluten-Free Flat Bread Sandwich Petals come in three different flavors: Chimayo Red Chile; Spinach Garlic; and Agave Grain. One of the best features of the petals was that its’ unique shape makes it very versatile for use in either cooking or to simply grab a quick sandwich. We found that each flavor was delicious and much more flavorful than a traditional tortilla. Because it is a long oval shape, it Continue Reading