Monthly Archives: December 2009

New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Kasey

Have you set any New Year’s resolutions?  According to www.usa.gov, some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions include losing weight/exercising more, managing debt/saving money, quitting smoking, and reducing stress.  Several experts think new year’s “resolutions” may be a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Setting | 7 Comments

Namaste Yoga

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Kasey

Is anyone else still trying to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of the holidays?  Between my Christmas festivities, working over the weekend, blogging, and squeezing in time to visit with Kristen before she leaves for NYC, I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Stress Management | 18 Comments

2009 Highlights

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Kasey

Can you believe it is almost 2010?!  For me, the end of a year is a time of reflection and a time for goal setting and planning.  Don’t get me wrong… I’m a goal setter and planner year round but … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | 8 Comments

Dinner at Lüke

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Kasey

The holidays brought a visit from one of my best friends Kristen.  Kristen and I have been friends since high school.  Since Kristen now lives in NYC, we usually celebrate her visit by dining at one of New Orlean’s fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Nutrition | 7 Comments

The Reason for the Season

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Kasey

  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  I certainly did.  My favorite part of the holidays is spending time with my amazing family and watching children open presents.  Here are some of my Christmas highlights… Cory and I with our … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | 7 Comments

Banana Pancakes

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Kasey

Merry Christmas Eve y’all!  Yesterday, we had a mini Christmas party at work.  I got some awesome gifts… a bottle of Malbec wine and a couple of bridal books!  I have the best coworkers  This morning I cooked Cory’s favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | 3 Comments

Holiday Grocery Shopping

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Kasey

Good Morning!  Yesterday’s grocery trip was successful.  I was able to get lots of good looking produce for the fruit tray I’m bringing for my family’s Christmas Eve party (Tomorrow!!!).  -Raspberries -Blackberries -Kiwi -Pineapple -Pomegranate -Grapes   The pineapple was … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Grocery, Nutrition | 4 Comments

Fire Roasted Tomato Chicken

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Kasey

Two days till my family’s annual Christmas Eve party!  I’m bringing a fruit tray… last year, I introduced many family members to pomegranate seeds and kiwis; I couldn’t believe some of them have never had kiwi!?  My “exotic” fruit tray … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Recipes | 8 Comments

Canned Soup

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Kasey

Happy Monday!  Thanks for everyone’s comments on the last post. I loved reading about the foods y’all plan on celebrating! This weekend I finished wrapping all my Christmas presents including Cory’s present… Of course, I’m going to wait till after … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 4 Comments

Holiday Foods to Celebrate

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Kasey

With holiday season in full swing, people can easily go to extremes with eating.  On one end of the spectrum, you may decide to completely abandon your healthy eating habits.  Large portion sizes and third servings of pecan pie fill … Continue reading →

Posted in Meal Planning, Nutrition | 11 Comments