I stuck to last week’s menu plan half the week with one exception. We ended up having chicken tacos instead of enchiladas on Wednesday. The rest of the week I wasn’t feeling well and forgot to prepare the beans. So we had leftovers Thursday and Friday. And then Saturday we had dinner at a friend’s […]
Archives for January 2011
Green Tea As a High Blood Pressure Natural Remedy
Even before being diagnosed with high blood pressure I had been researching the condition and trying to find out more information as to what I can do naturally to lower it since I had suspected for a while that I had it. Now that I’m officially diagnosed and on medications, I’ve continued researching high blood […]
Today, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure
I had suspected for a month or so that having high blood pressure was soon going to be a problem for me. Because of the lack of health insurance, I had put off going to the doctor and had been researching ways to lower my blood pressure naturally. I didn’t start soon enough. I’ve been […]
Wordless Wednesday
10 Tips for Good Advocates
I came across an article today that I thought would be helpful for many of my mom friends. I’ve seen so many frustrated lately with the public school system and getting the help they need to ensure their child’s best experience and environment. Hopefully these tips will help some of you in your path to […]
Menu Plan Monday
For many reasons that I’m not ready to go into, I’m on the track to healthy eating. The few times I’ve done this menu planning thing, I found it easier to not only eat healthier, but to not be tempted to eat out. So here I go, trying this again. Monday: French Dip Sandwiches Tuesday: […]
Wordless Wednesday
Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
(StatePoint) Outdoor play is great for kids, but what do you do on those cold, rainy or blustery days when Mother Nature seems to be conspiring against you? “Most parents aren’t comfortable with the television or video game console acting as babysitter,” says Emily Kilpatrick. Vice President of the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), […]
Wordless Wednesday
Going back to Cali
I was born in California. I lived there until the summer before 6th grade. I spent almost every weekend and much of the summer out at Grandma and Grandpa’s house up until then. Grandpa had named it Lackalotta Ranch. I guess he felt it was pretty small and insignificant compared to some. I thought it […]
