Monthly Archives: January 2010

Spaghetti Squash

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Kasey

Last night I cooked spaghetti squash for the first time.  I’ve seen many different ways to cook the squash around the blogosphere; some cut it in half and microwave or bake, while others microwave or bake it whole.  I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Meal Planning, Nutrition, Recipes | 11 Comments

Cutting Back on Salt

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Kasey

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!  This is my 10th straight day of work at the hospital so I’m obviously looking forward to getting a day off on Friday.  Cory has classes on Monday and Tuesday nights which leaves … Continue reading →

Posted in Meal Planning, Nutrition | 8 Comments

Super Bowl Bound

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Kasey

My Saints are headed to the Super Bowl!!!  What a game?!  We barbequed and watched the game at our friends Todd and Lori’s house.  As soon as we won in overtime, fireworks started going off all around the city.  People … Continue reading →

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Boosting the Immune System

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Kasey

After five years of working in a hospital, I have become somewhat of a germaphobe.  I often “take the long way” to get somewhere at work to avoid having to touch doorknobs.  I use my knuckles or a pen (instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management | 9 Comments

Trying Something New

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Kasey

Hello friends!  This week is moving right along; I’ve been so busy that I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday?!  This week has also been filled with some new eats for me.  I was one of the few left in the … Continue reading →

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Product Reviews and Some Random Facts

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Kasey

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend.  My weekend was pretty amazing because the Saints WON!!!  Of course, I’m now nervous for our 2nd playoff game.  Other than football watching, I accomplished a lot of wedding planning for not only my … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Snacks | 13 Comments

Taco Night with a Twist

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Kasey

Thanks for all the well wishes for Cory and I’s upcoming wedding!  Y’all are too sweet Speaking of Cory… Cory LOVES our Taco Thursdays.  He actually reminds me about it each week to make sure that I plan on cooking … Continue reading →

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A Whole Grain gets a “bad” rep

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Kasey

My cousin bought me a wedding countdown clock a couple of weeks after Cory and I got engaged.  I remember months ago when the little clock had 345 days till the wedding. Well, I looked yesterday and it said…    136 … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Snacks | 8 Comments

Weekend of Hibernation

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Kasey

Thanks to everyone for sharing your stress management tips!  I definitely took some of your advice and had a relaxing (yet productive) weekend.  New Orleans was soooo cold this past weekend in the 20s and 30s.  It was the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Meal Planning, Organization | 7 Comments

Type A Personality

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Kasey

  Type A Personality = A relatively distinct set of character traits, commonly observed in aggressive, hard-driving, ‘workaholics’; a temperament characterized by excessive drive, competitiveness, a sense of time urgency, impatience, unrealistic ambition, and need for control. [Source: McGraw-Hill Concise … Continue reading →

Posted in Stress Management | 8 Comments