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by Erin H. Been There, Done That Mom In our house, after many years of setting mealtime rules and adjusting and readjusting them, I think we’ve settled on something that works. Our philosophy comes from experience and books. What we do is this: I prepare dinner. I make sure there is at least one item [...]
Readers, meet Erin. No, not that one. Erin H. is a Navy wife, mother of four boys (including one with special needs), a teacher and a parent coach. She’s recently returned to the U.S following a 3-year stint in China (which you can read about here) and runs a few different blogs under the moniker [...]
As part of my work as a personal trainer, and overall fitness/wellness coach, I teach courses on healthy eating and nutritious shopping. One of the most surprising tips I tell clients is the importance of what you eat versus exercise with regard to weight loss and staying in shape. Did you know that nutrition is [...]
The Meal Makeover Moms sent me this post, I don’t know, probably a month ago! I forgot about it until today when I was packing the kids’ water bottles for camp and downing an 8oz glass of cold water myself. One thing that’s similar about Rochester and Boston: It’s damn hot this week. Kids and [...]
Makes 8 to 10 Servings Now that school is out and summer is officially here (yippee), chances are you may have a few backyard barbecues planned as well as summer camp lunches to pack. This recipe does it all: It’s perfect for picnics, and it’s a nice alternative to the usual PB&J or turkey and [...]
Well, it’s official, we just celebrated Memorial Day and summer is here. Last month I wrote about re-gaining motivation after losing momentum. And here’s something to light your fire, bikini season is right upon us! Speaking of bikinis—and showing off your midsection—this week I’d like to discuss the “core.” Now, this term is highly popular [...]
Manic Mommies life coach Kristin G. joins us for an update on the coaching sessions she’s been conducting with three lucky listeners, revealing the secret that helped one mom gain control over her stressful morning routine. Could this tip help you? Then we ponder all that goes into scheduling our families and the preferred tools [...]
Makes 4 servings 2 cups frozen mango (one 10-ounce package) 1 1/2 cups mango juice, tropical juice, or orange juice 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt Directions 1. Place the mango, 100% juice, and yogurt in a blender. Blend until well combined. Pour into individual glasses and serve with a straw. Nutrition Information per Serving: 150 [...]
Happy April! I hope all is going OK with your health and fitness goals. In this post I would like to talk a bit about how to stay motivated or how to regain your motivation to exercise. January was a great time to set new goals, almost everyone has those post-holidays weight loss or fitness [...]
If your children are tired of the same old PB&J or turkey and cheese sandwiches, it may be time to bust through their brown bag boredom by adding some fun, flavorful and nutritious foods to the lunch box. Here are a few ideas from The Meal Makeover Moms’ kitchen: Brown Bag Basics for Lunches & [...]
Makes 6 Servings When Liz was a kid, her mom’s signature dish was an amazingly delicious baked ziti. Made with a pound of ground beef, half a pound of ziti, two cans of Campbell’s Tomato Soup, and a ton of cheese, it was a hit with the entire family (even Liz’s two sisters, who were [...]
ADHD. Allergies. Anxiety. And we’re only on the letter A! This week Dr. Rob joins us for a quick check up where we talk about attention issues among boys (again), car seats and seat belts, alcohol education and selecting the right doctor. Then the mommies chat about finding “me time” when it seems the kids’ [...]
Makes 5 to 6 Servings (about 18 pancakes) Every Sunday, Janice’s husband, Don, makes pancakes for breakfast. These pancakes are one of Don’s go-to recipes because Leah and Carolyn love them, and they’re easy enough for dad to make! The fact that they’re rich in fiber and calcium makes Janice happy too. 2/3 cup all-purpose [...]
At least once a week I try to bake a quick bread or a coffee cake that I can slice up and put into the kids’ lunchboxes for morning snack. Since the Meal Makeover Moms are off this week, I thought I’d share this favorite recipe of mine from good ol’ Betty Crocker. (Note: it’s [...]
We’ve passed the middle of March, can you believe it? I don’t know where the first two months of 2010 went, but here we are. It’s time to check in on the new exercise and healthy lifestyle. I’m hoping you’ve had lots of ups, minimal downs—whatever those may have been (too much birthday cake …whatever)—but [...]
Makes 4 Servings If your family likes BLT sandwiches, consider our hearty BLT soup. Made with tomato soup, tortellini, baby spinach, and bacon bits, it’s a fun way to turn soup into a main meal. For the bacon, you could use vegetarian bacon bits or simply cook up a few slices of your favorite bacon [...]
Chocolate Pudding with Toppers Makes 6 Servings One of the easiest ways to make chocolate pudding is to grab a 50-cent box of instant pudding mix. It’s convenient, but for us, the artificial flavors and colors – namely the red 40, yellow 5, and blue 1, are a turn off. For an all-natural, calcium-rich alternative, [...]
Due to their other commitments, The Meal Makeover Moms will now be submitting recipes every other Wednesday. I’d like to keep doing the recipe of the week because I’m always on the hunt for new ones to try. I have to believe that some day all the shopping and meal planning I do every week [...]
Written by Kristen G. Thanks to all of you that responded to the offer of some “taped” coaching sessions. The response was wonderful and reiterated to me how much interest there is in the coaching world on a personal level! My hope is to educate people through these recorded sessions and allow them to see [...]
So you have decided on a good routine, a doable one, and one that you can feasibly stick to for the rest of the year. The next step is a HUGELY important one. You must decide on a goal. What does your finish line look like? A size 6 dress? To go down a pants [...]
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