Healthy Easter Basket Treats are Fun for Everyone! I'm excited about Easter partly because my son will be home from college. And, believe it or not, I will be putting together some healthy Easter Basket treats for him, a 20-year-old who likes a good laugh and a good surprise. Over the years, his basket included some creative and unusual things and it always gave me great pleasure to hunt for what I knew were healthy Easter Basket treats. Here is my short list and I welcome your ideas as well: Ideas for Healthy Easter Basket Treats! School gadgets such as pens, mechanical or colored … [Read more...] about Healthy Easter Basket Treats & Bunny Rabbit Salad Recipe!
Healthy Recipes for Leftover Easter Eggs!
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon. Healthy Recipes for Leftover Easter Eggs! Dying eggs for Easter is a fun family tradition, but who wants to waste those eggs? Not us! Hard-boiled eggs are highly nutritious for you. Just one has less cholesterol than the daily recommendation, and one egg holds 6 grams of protein, as well as vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron. One egg has only 70 calories, making this a healthy snack to keep you feeling energized throughout the day, too. Try these ideas for using up Easter eggs! Anytime Recipe: Spring Green Deviled … [Read more...] about Healthy Recipes for Leftover Easter Eggs!
A Healthy Dessert for Mother’s Day!
Mother's Day & Blueberries! A healthy dessert for Mother's Day reminds me of all the blueberries I've picked in my life. As a kid, along with my brother and sister, I picked blueberries as a summer yard chore in Washington state. As an adult, in North Carolina, I pick blueberries in my front yard - not so much a chore as a pleasure. Here's a picture of me with my blueberry bushes just for fun. Blueberry Crisp Recipe! As a mother and a lover of blueberries, I want to share this special recipe for Mother's Day. I have probably made it 100 times and every time it turns out the same … [Read more...] about A Healthy Dessert for Mother’s Day!
Healthy Tuna Salad for Lunch!
What's Your Idea of Healthy Tuna Salad? There are quite a few ways to make healthy tuna salad. From what I can tell, it all gets down to favorite mix-ins. In elementary school, for example, I used to crunch up potato chips and mix them with tuna salad - not so healthy, but it sure was fun. Healthy Tuna Salad Mix-Ins! Really, anything goes. Here are some mix-ins that I like and, when you comment, please add yours: celery, onion, olives, raisins, thyme, nonfat plain yogurt, lemon juice, spicy mustard, dried apricots, chopped fresh apple, water chestnuts, cucumber, coarse black … [Read more...] about Healthy Tuna Salad for Lunch!
Featuring Easy Meals for Mom & Refreshing Smoothie Recipes!
May 2014 Easy Meals for Mom! Since May 11th is Mother’s Day, this issue celebrates all the wonderful moms in your lives. One way to do this is to toss out some ideas for moms to make easy and healthy meals. Another is to toss out some ideas for dads and kids to make an easy meal – for mom! The example my mother set for me was a balanced and healthy meal, but never hard to make. Keeping it simple is often a win-win all around because it saves you time, energy and money. Happy Mother’s Day!! 3 Easy Meals for Mom! Weekday Omelet Meal: Omelet with lightly sautéed, sliced … [Read more...] about Featuring Easy Meals for Mom & Refreshing Smoothie Recipes!
Healthy Weeknight Dinners!
Healthy Weeknight Dinner Plans! I have to admit that I really like thinking up healthy weeknight dinners. It's kind of like doing a puzzle with a formula - at the left - to insure yourself a balance of protein, carbs, fat, vitamins and minerals. So, for all of you who don't share my love of meal planning, here are some options to use this week, and week-after-week. 5 Healthy Weeknight Dinner Options! 1. Tangy Lime Chicken with brown rice and steamed green beans. Slices of mango for dessert. 2. Spaghetti & Easy Marinara Sauce with broccoli and tossed green salad. Oatmeal … [Read more...] about Healthy Weeknight Dinners!