Stressful Week This week has been really stressful. It's bad enough with the adjustment of back to school - and babyboy immediately launching into bad eating mode. Geez. Third day of school, what does he get? Why cupcakes for some kid's birthday and ice cream on top of that. I'm ready to pull my hair out. Truly I am. And yet other kids … [Read more...] about Stressful Week
Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans
Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans 2 tsps. olive or canola oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch dice 1 medium tomato, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch dice 6 cups mustard greens, lightly packed, cut in 1/2-inch strips 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans
Kids Exercise and Safety
Kids Exercise and Safety When I was a kid, we didn't pay much attention to safety. We rode our bikes, climbed trees (fell out of a few, too) ran races, climbed fences and never seemed to get hurt except for the occasional skinned knee or elbow. Nowadays, studies suggest that more than three million kids get injured while they exercise, no … [Read more...] about Kids Exercise and Safety
Ways To Cut Fat In Your Diet
Ways To Cut Fat In Your Diet Try using a butter spray. Using a butter spray can help you cut the fat in your diet, but you must remember the sprays on the market still have fat in them. For instance, Butter Flavor Pam says it has 7 calories per 1 second spray, and less than a gram of fat. But they don't tell you exactly how much fat. 1 gram of … [Read more...] about Ways To Cut Fat In Your Diet
Non Diet Question of the Day
Non Diet Question of the Day What happens to a Koolaid Cherry Jammer Artificially flavored Juice drink (you know - in one of those baggies with a straw) when it expires and sits on a shelf where you've hidden it from your kid? Expiration date: Aug 27, 2006. A. It turns orange B. It turns to gel C. It's deliciously satisfying D. It … [Read more...] about Non Diet Question of the Day
Hurricane Is Coming What Do I Eat
Hurricane Is Coming What Do I Eat? Just because a hurricane is coming doesn't mean that you have to blow your diet. Of course, it's a good reason to, but you don't have to. If a hurricane hits, you need to plan on having at least 3 days of food and water, per person, if not more. The last time we had a hurricane, we didn't have power for a … [Read more...] about Hurricane Is Coming What Do I Eat
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry 1 tablespoon canola oil 6 ounces chicken, cut into strips 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 2 cups chopped broccoli 1 teaspoon soy sauce 3 drops hot pepper sauce 2 scallions, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro In a large nonstick skillet, warm 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over … [Read more...] about Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry