Monthly Archives: October 2009

Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween!!! I had a great time “trick or treating” with my nephews TJ and Talan… they were Transformers! TJ in his Transformer pose- very serious! Talan in his Transformer pose- so adorable! We went trick or treating in my … Continue reading

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Ginger Beef Stir-fry

Last night’s dinner was adapted from Cooking Light’s Sesame Beef and Asian Vegetable Stir-fry.  I changed things up a bit… taking into account what ingredients I had on hand.  It turned out pretty tasty! Ingredients 4 Tablespoons of Low Sodium … Continue reading

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The Breakfast of Champions?

Anyone who knows me well can attest to how much I love breakfast cereal.  I eat a bowl of cereal practically every morning.  When the results of a new study by Yale University surfaced about cereal, it definitely caught my … Continue reading

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Your Own Worst Enemy Part II and III

Many people believe the cliché “some people will never change”.  Dr. Kenneth Christian of Your Own Worst Enemy states you must believe that change is possible in order to change.  “Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t either … Continue reading

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A couple of days after eating my outstanding zucchini/goat cheese sandwich, I wanted to make a dinner that would easily include goat cheese… Cory (for some unknown reason?!) does not share my love of goat cheese so I had to make a dish where … Continue reading

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Race for the Cure

My Sunday morning was spent walking in Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure (5K) with my family… We arrived bright and early at New Orlean’s City Park.  It was a beautiful day with a huge turn out… I heard … Continue reading

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A Delightful Saturday Afternoon

It has been weeks since I had a day that I did not have plans… I love relaxing days when you can sleep late (late for me is 9 am) and take time to enjoy much needed rest and relaxation.  Today, … Continue reading

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Your Own Worst Enemy Part I

One of my favorite things is going to the library… I know nerd alert!  I was definitely the kid that got excited about the summer reading list.  A lot of times I will just wander around a section that I’m … Continue reading

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Rotisserie Chicken Plus Leftovers

This morning as I turned off my alarm, I was thankful it was Friday… until I realized, It definitely was Thursday, not Friday!  Does that ever happen to you?  Oh well, it is almost Friday… I’m looking forward to some … Continue reading

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Grocery Shopping with a Plan

When I looked through the kitchen and realized we were out of many staples such as almond butter, milk, cereal, pasta, rice, bread and wine, I knew I had to make a major grocery trip.  The problem is that without … Continue reading

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