I’m thankful for… An extremely hard working and loving husband and father to our 3 children. Healthy and happy children that I am fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom to. Parents who do anything and everything for me and my family.

This Simple Chex Mix snack is packed full of delicious cereal, pretzels, and nuts and amazing flavor despite having lower-sodium ingredients. Homemade food can RARELY compete with store-bought anything.  Chex mix is one of them.  My grandmother (Mimi) would make Chex mix every year around the holidays. And the entire jar of it would never …

No one wants to be part of the group who gains 5-10 pounds over the holiday season.  But how can it be prevented?  Yes the obvious, don’t overeat.  But that’s much easier said than done.  Here are a few tips to maintain your weight over the holidays but still enjoy the festivities!  And remember — …

Sautéed Green Beans with Almonds is one of the simplest ways to serve vegetables. And it only takes 20 minutes to make! So after my indulgent Sweet Potato Casserole recipe a few days ago, I thought I’d provide a healthier vegetable alternative.  This green bean (aka string or snap beans) recipe is a great addition to …

You almost didn’t see this post.  After calculating the nutritional facts for this recipe I considered not posting it.  The calories are a bit much (even for an indulgent recipe in my opinion).  But I thought if it’s for the purpose of Thanksgiving or Christmas, which only happen once a year, then it’s ok to …

This Healthy Honey Chicken is a great alternative to high sodium take-out food, but still loaded with amazing flavors. It’s also baked, not fried and served with nutritious brown rice. If you enjoy Asian (Chinese) food like my husband and I do, then homemade is the way to go. This is especially true if you’re looking to avoid …