According to research from Calorie Control Council, the average American easily consumes more than 2,000 calories and 81 grams of fat (much of it being saturated fat) from a typical Super Bowl Sunday menu. Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle while tailgating or at a viewing...

Times change, seasons change and if you have been outside lately, temperatures change too. As most of you know, I recently relocated from Arizona to the Midwest. My girls and my big kid (husband) have pulled out our winter coats from storage and our...

Just like you, I consumed more than my fair share of cured meat, sugar, and alcohol over the holiday, partaking in everything that the season has to offer. After the dust has settled, I don’t let it get me down. Instead, I get healthy...

The Busy Parent How do I know what works for a busy parent? Because I am one! These products are what keep our house running smoothly. Trudeau Microwave Double Egg Poacher  16 ounce Klean Kanteen Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker Clean Eating for Busy Families The New...

If you’re like me, you want to eat healthy most of the time, but aren’t afraid to splurge every once in awhile–especially at restaurants. You’ll find a nice balance of both in my “Best of Phoenix” list. This is a work in progress, so be...

I recently stopped by the studios at IndyStyle and had a blast sharing some of my very favorite fall-inspired meals and snacks. Yes, there will be pumpkin, but I’ve included some other stellar ideas from fall-inspired oats for your busy mornings to a sweet potato...

Disclosure: I was compensated for my time to write this post and educate you, my friend, on behalf of ALDI. Written 100% by me. I recently returned from an action-packed trip to Batavia (about 45 minutes outside of Chicago) to visit the ALDI Test Kitchen,...

My 2016 Thanksgiving Playbook is LIVE in my latest November newsletter. If you’re hosting the holiday this year, be sure to check out my printable grocery lists and planning timeline. I’m telling you, it’s a huge timesaver. Even if you’re packing up and heading...

This post was sponsored by my friends at Chobani. Written 100% by me. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again…packing your kids’ lunch. So you need lunch ideas, right? When it comes to packing lunch boxes, I try to streamline...

What’s new in lunchbox gear? Keep it cold My favorite lunch bag is Pack-It, since the ice packs are built right into the walls of the bag. The whole bag goes into the freezer, keeping food cold for up to ten hours. No dealing with soggy, leaky gel...