I come from a LARGE loving family and its been our tradition that everyone brings something over to my house and I cook the turkey(s)! I love to host this annual event and this year I have to say my turkeys (I made 2) came out the BEST! I added in two new...
The holiday baking season is officially upon us! Cinnamon is a popular spice that flavors MANY holiday favorites such as gingerbread, pumpkin pie, and even cinnamon rolls. But did you know that Cinnamon is incredibly healthy for us maybe even a superfood spice!...
Lets face it the computer, cell phones, iPads, & internet are all amazing tools and here to stay so there is no looking back on this one. Call me old-fashioned but I still can’t stand seeing every other person looking down with their eyes glued to a phone (yes and...
3 years ago I went to my doc just as a check-up with blood work and also something new I tried- a HAIR SAMPLE analysis. Along with checking my mineral stat in my body a small chunk of hair taken from the back of my head checked for heavy metals in my body. These...
The purpose of post-workout recovery is to replenish glycogen (sugar) stores in the muscle and start the process of protein synthesis (muscle rebuilding) so that your body is ready for the next workout. Both adults and kids in rigourus sports need proper recovery...
Geez ever since my baby #4 was born it seems I don’t have a second to spare! Really I felt this way with 3 kids but 4 has just added fuel to the fire of busyness. This however has NOT deterred me from living a healthy lifestyle. As a matter of fact I have made...