Day 5 & 6th Eating Healthier

linda | July 12, 2010

We had a wonderful and busy weekend. It was so busy, I didn’t even have a chance to post what I ate this weekend. We spent Saturday finishing the chores around and out the house. On Sunday we took the children to the movies. We saw Despicable Me. It was a great movie. Everyone really [...]

Washing Day?

linda | July 7, 2010

Over the weekend, our washer and dryer broke on us. Actually, the dryer has been slowly dying but the washer decided it was done this weekend. My hubby just returned from a business trip and needed his clothes wash. That’s when we discover the washer was broken. After 10 years the washer would not drain [...]

Off to Camp

linda | July 5, 2010

Today, our son went off to camp. I was able to get some pictures of him before he was off to camp.

Jason and his Dad before he left for camp.

Jason and his friends.

Menu Plan Monday

linda | July 4, 2010

This week,  I am planning eating a lot healthier. I am going to be eating almost a vegan diet. What does that mean? Well, the only animal product I plan on eating is yogurt. But what does that mean for my family? Nothing. They will continue to eat like they always have.  This is their [...]

Drive In

linda | July 4, 2010

We had a good week. My darling hubby was on a business trip. So it was just the children and I. We started the week off by going to the drive-in.  We went with our friends which made it lots of fun but a really late night. We watch Toy Story 3 and the Karate [...]

Wow, I am Back!!

linda | June 24, 2010

I can’t believe it has been two months since my last entry. We have been really busy. We just got back from an across country trip. We drove from Massachusetts to California. It was exciting and fun. We went to Mt. Rushmore, Big Country, USA, the Grand Canyon and San Diego. Each place had it [...]

Visiting Boston

linda | April 6, 2010

We have  lived near Boston for the last four years and haven’t ever really had a reason to go there. But my wonderful friend, Donna, has been decided to be our little tour guide. She walked us through Freedom Trail, for free, because she had been there so many times. It was truly amazing! I [...]

Menu Plan Monday

linda | February 22, 2010

Last week,  our family spend the week dealing with a horrible head cold.  I hope that we are at the end of it.
Monday
Breakfast – French Toast
Lunch – Turkey & Avocado Sandwich
Dinner – Chili and corn bread
Tuesday
Breakfast – Egg Burrito
Lunch –  Spinach Pizza
Dinner – Shrimp Scampi
Wednesday
Breakfast – Waffles
Lunch - Raviolis
Dinner – Roasted Chicken and Roasted Veggies
Thursday
Breakfast – [...]

Daily Snacks – Two different Kinds

linda | February 12, 2010

I almost forgot to post our snacks for last week. The first one is strawberry cream cheese filled mini pita with potato chips.

Cream Cheese Filled Mini Pitas with Potato Chips
Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
3 oz cream cheese
3 to 4 tablespoons of strawberry preserves (I used a fruit spread with no sugar)
1/4 cup heavy cream
Using a hand [...]

Menu Plan Monday

linda | February 1, 2010

I am happy to say we got our menu plan and starting the week off really well. This should be a very good week. I don’t see any problems arising this week. I am excited to know that everything should go smoothly.
Monday
Breakfast – Waffles
Lunch – Mini Sliders, celery sticks, and applesauce
Dinner – Cobb Salad
Tuesday
Breakfast – [...]