So Sick of Ice Cream
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Thursday, October 22, 2009
As I mentioned in today’s podcast, my oldest daughter Kateri had some teeth pulled this week.
Five of them, in fact. One of which was impacted. The poor thing.
The first day was pretty rough and she didn’t want much more than a few popsicles and something to drink.
The next day she was happy to try some ice cream shakes and pudding. I added some Carnation Instant Breakfast to the ice cream shakes... READ MORE
The Home Front January/February 2009
Posted by Danielle Bean in Home Front on Thursday, July 09, 2009
FOOD by Danielle
Sensational Salad
Salad is a great way to get your greens. If the thought of the same old tired cucumbers and wilted lettuce doesn’t exactly tantalize your taste buds, though, it’s time your salad had an upgrade. Some new ingredients to throw in the bowl:
• Variety Lettuce: dark greens pack the most nutritional punch
• Olives: loaded with flavor and “good fats”
• Sunflower Seeds:... READ MORE
It's Not About the Scale
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Last week, I shared with all of you that I had taken myself back to Weight Watchers as my birthday present to myself. Those of you who have done WW in the past know that sick feeling that comes from falling “off program” and then having to go back at some point in the future and climb back on that scale. Once the initial weigh-in is behind you, it becomes easier to focus on the journey ahead.
On... READ MORE
Juicing 101
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I rarely go to Target these days, but last week while I was there I fell prey to an impulse buy: the Juiceman JM300 Juiceman Jr 2-Speed Juicer
We have four citrus trees in our back yard, but for years we’ve wasted much of the fruit since it’s not very good for eating. The oranges seem to come off the trees dry and a bit pulpy. Since we’re lazy gardeners, we haven’t taken time to investigate the... READ MORE
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Apologies to those of you who may still be facing frigid weather in your part of the country as you read this! But out here in Central California, it’s time to begin planning this spring’s garden.
On Sunday, the boys and I will head—hoes in hand—to our raised bed in the back yard and begin turning the soil and deciding what to grow. Last year, our late start led to some pretty dismal results. So... READ MORE
Weighty Matters
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
It would appear that I struck a nerve with some of my fellow mom bloggers with my recent post about what I hate about diets.
I must admit, I am feeling a bit misunderstood here. It makes me very sad to think that anyone who struggles with weight loss felt judged by what I wrote.
I did not mean at all to say that diets are always a bad idea and never necessary. I thought I made that clear when I said... READ MORE
3 Things I Hate About Diets
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Monday, January 05, 2009
A beautiful, healthy woman I love and admire once shocked me when she announced her frustration with her inability to lose the last bit of weight from a recent diet regimen.
“I’ll feel better when I get rid of this last 3 pounds,” she told me.
3 pounds??
I think I gain that much just thinking about the ice cream in my freezer. And then I lose it again with one lap around the vestibule of the church... READ MORE
Waste Not
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Recently, in my hometown paper, food columnist Joan Obra wrote a fascinating column entitled “Rotten food in refrigerator adds up to too much waste”.
Sadly, Joan’s article is not online, but it left such an impact upon me that I wanted to share a few of her most important points with you here and get your ideas on the topic as well. Joan recommended that in advance of going out shopping for the big... READ MORE
Weighty Issues and An Attitude of Gratitude
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Thursday, November 06, 2008
This week on the Catholic Moments podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), I share two fascinating conversations with women who are striving to make our world a better place as they overcome their own personal struggles.
Ruby Gettinger is the star of “Ruby”, a new television show that chronicles her lifelong battle with morbid obesity. Near 500 pounds and fearing an early death,... READ MORE
Mindless Eating
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Confession: Over the past several days, I’ve eaten a lot—a lot—of Maryjane candies
I don’t even like Maryjane candies.
My stupidity reminds me of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
The author asserts that when it comes to eating choices, we really are creatures of convenience. Making healthy eating easier and making unhealthy... READ MORE
