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Good and Good for You Challenge: Week 2

February 4, 2012

As part of our fitness plan for the new year, we participated in the second week of the Good and Good for You Challenge from the National Pork Board and their partner, Publix. We used boneless pork loin chops to make Braised Pork Chops with Peppers and Onions. I’m moving right along with the 30 [...]

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The “Good and Good for You Challenge”

January 28, 2012

I‘m trying to lose some weight using the 30 Day Shred, however it’s apparent that my diet needs to improve, too—a win-win prospect for both me and my family. Lean meat like pork provide the protein we need with less fat. I’m participating in the National Pork Board’s “Good and Good for You Challenge” during [...]

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Daily Lunch Dilemmas and a Solution from Healthy Choice

November 30, 2011

Feeding a family our size provides a constant challenge. Breakfast is fairly easy (cereal or bagels anyone?) and supper requires some planning, but it’s really lunch that sneaks up on me most days. We get busy and before I know it it’s early afternoon. Everyone wants something different and we usually have sandwiches, pancakes, Ramen [...]

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Big Birthday Weekend and Homemade Pizza Night

September 5, 2011

It’s really strange not having a baby any more. Our youngest turned six in June, this weekend the second youngest turned eight, and Tuesday the third youngest turns ten. We’ve had a big birthday weekend: the new Winnie the Pooh movie and Cracker Barrel on Friday evening; Moe’s lunch and pizza night on Saturday; church [...]

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Lawry’s “A Fabulous Summer of Flavor” — Team Atlanta!

August 10, 2011

Last week I got together with fellow Atlanta bloggers as part of “A Fabulous Summer of Flavor,” a contest sponsored by Lawry’s. Our theme is “On Vacation” and our mission is to cook our way to victory by submitting the tastiest or most interesting recipes in the competition. My partners—Piera at Jolly Mom (our hostess), Lisa at [...]

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Homegating: This is How We Do It

July 5, 2011

Have you heard the term homegating? Whether you have or not, chances are you’re doing it. Homegating is tailgating on your home turf: the activities, recipes, hoopla, and traditions associated with game day without ticket costs or bathroom lines. Access to air conditioning certainly cannot be overrated, either. Homegating can be a family affair or [...]

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Got Snow? How to Make Snow Ice Cream

January 14, 2011

One of my favorite snow day childhood memories is the ice cream my grandmother made from snow. She never used the first snow of the season, believing it was full of impurities from the air. Here in Atlanta, I’m sure we restock our impurities daily. Still, this week’s was our second snow. A friend posted [...]

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Slow Cookin’ with Hamilton Beach: A Review and Giveaway

December 3, 2010
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{Entries to this giveaway are now closed. The winner is Kristie J.} Slow Cookers are a necessity of life for busy families. Happy are the evenings when I take the time to fill ours in the morning, letting it do the cooking for me. It makes me feel smart—like my act is together—to smell supper [...]

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Christmas Gifts for You Today at (in)courage

December 1, 2010
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I have two posts with gifts for you at (in)courage! December’s Desktop Wallpaper – decorate your desktop for Christmas ‘Tis the Season for Comfort Food – favorite holiday recipes

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