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Planning Saves Calories and Dollars
Continuous tiny tastes of food throughout the coming days do not make a difference in the short run, but little bits from now through the New Year can result in unwelcome weight gains.
It’s a Meal Strata
If company is coming to your house over the holidays or you are looking for an easy, delicious lunch or supper try our It’s a Meal Strata. This meal is easy on the pocketbook and the waistline. I like it because it is packed with vegetables, which lowers the calories, and it does not have much bread. I like to serve hot whole wheat bread with it.
Choosing Fats for Holiday Baking
Do you ever have trouble figuring out which fat to use for your holiday baking? I know I do. I want to find the right balance between a great tasting baked good and making a healthy choice for myself and my family.
Holiday Gift Ideas
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Five Ways to make the Holidays Meaningful
With Christmas only a few days away I would like to share advice from one of my colleagues, Malisa Rader, Family Life Specialist and Let’s Talk…Child Care blogger. Malisa says, “For many children the holidays mean just one thing – getting more things. Although presents are a part of the season, many parents are looking to turn down the commercialism while preserving significant holiday memories together as a family. It is important to make other parts of the holidays just as meaningful.”
Resolve to Eat More Meals as a Family
If you have children at home, having regular meals together is one way you can improve their health and academic performance. Iowa State University staff review the research behind the benefits of family meals and tips for putting family meals into practice in a blog called Family Meal Time and a publication called Say “Yes” to Family Meals.
Winter Black Bean Soup
A hot soup tastes just right in the cold winter months. It is filling and warms me to the core. Our Winter Black Bean Soup is simple to make with only few ingredients. When you use the Mexican style tomatoes and spices you will get a little heat. To add more heat add a chopped jalapeno pepper. To cool it down use diced tomatoes and less chili powder.
Spending Less and Eating Healthier: Part 1 of 3
Meal Planning
Spending Less and Eating Healthier: Part 2 of 3
Making a List
Spending Less and Eating Healthier: Part 3 of 3
Shopping
Super Bowl party on a budget
Super Bowl 2012 is set … the Giants and Patriots on February 5th. When it comes to the party, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a dedicated fan, or just socialize and watch the fun commercials. Check out our ideas for party planning on a budget!
Energy Bars- are they worth it?
A food that seems to be gaining popularity is “energy bars.” I think of them as candy bars with good marketing. Is my bias showing?
