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A discussion on whether featuring morbidly obese people on magazine covers promotes body diversity or unhealthy lifestyle habits. When you walk down the magazine aisle at a book shop or head to the check out lane at a grocery store, one thing holds true for most of the magazines featured there…a thin (usually too thin…verging […]
A handy guide featuring the crucial nutrient combination that is needed in every lunchbox to make you and your child’s midday meal satisfying and nourishing. Plus some simple, yet delicious, food combinations that you can use during the school year (and for work!) to keep fueled during long, busy days. Packing a healthy lunch for […]
A frozen treat the whole family will love! Bursting with superfood ingredients, this blueberry vanilla Greek yogurt bark will satisfy your sweet tooth while providing you with a great source of protein and healthy fats. The perfect after school snack or dessert! This post is sponsored by Wallaby Organic Greek Yogurt and Kefir and all […]
This simple Split Pea Soup is made from only 4 ingredients and has zero added fat. In only 25 minutes using a pressure cooker, you’ll have a large batch of healthy vegan soup to use for quick meals all week! Naturally gluten-free and full of plant-based protein, this is the EASIEST Split Pea Soup you’ll […]
A recap of my first experience with SKYDIVING! Thoughts and feelings leading up to the jump, what I was thinking during, and how I felt immediately after. Plus answering the question, “would I jump again?”. Well friends…where to begin? If you couldn’t tell from the title, I recently went SKYDIVING! It’s something I’ve been talking […]
Two worthwhile day trips for you to take with your family in the Western New York area. Get up, get outside, and explore your own backyard! A few years back I started a series on the blog called Explore Your Own Backyard. In each post, I shared a fun way excursion in and around the […]
The ULTIMATE roundup of healthy back to school snacks that kids AND parents can agree on! Something for everyone whether you like sweet, salty, or savory snack foods. I have to admit, there isn’t much I miss about going “back to school” in the fall. As much as I liked school and still love learning […]