Last week we did pretty good with our menu… We only skipped 1 day, and changed up another day. I had hoped to get to the grocery store twice a week, but last week that didn’t happen. So we improvised! it was another moderate week for weight loss. Slow and steady is how things are right now. Down 1.4 lbs again. This week we have a few fun things going on. Of course it’s Valentine’s Day, … [Read more...]
Weekly Family Menu #MealPlanning
If it was possible, I think January was even more crazy than December, and I had a baby in December! This past month was all about trying to get back on schedule. I say trying because it seemed like illness loomed at every corner. First, Squishy had the stomach flu, then the hubs and I came down with a lingering cold. 2+ weeks later we are still feeling this cold. Thankfully, Baby D seemed to … [Read more...]
Local Las Vegas Dining with Restaurant.com | Mark Rick’s N.Y. Pizza & Pasta
My husband and I met while I was living in Chicago. Living there was great, and we had a few local places we loved to go and grab a bite to eat and a drink. Since moving to Las Vegas we both agree that we miss that part of city living a lot! A couple years back Mark Rick’s N.Y. Pizza & Pasta came to our neighborhood. We tried delivery from there looking for a good pizza … [Read more...]
Resolutions in 2013 |Saving Money By Cutting Our Food Budget
A lot of people make resolutions in the new year, and while I have not always made them in years past, this year I really wanted to focus on a few things. Losing my baby weight and then some. Cutting our food budget and save money! I’m a bit ashamed to admit this, but in the past, we have spent A LOT of money on our food. Dining out, last minute food runs, and even inefficient grocery … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Swedish Almond Pancakes #SilkAlmond
Swedish Almond Pancakes When I am looking for something different to cook for my family I often times turn to our heritage. Using recipes from Sweden is a fun way to teach my son about where our family came from, but it also almost always is a hit with my husband as well! This recipe came from a family love of pancakes, and my desire to create something healthier than a traditional … [Read more...]