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My body likes to remind me incessantly that it is getting older. And, it's not just me feeling this way. If you are in your 50s (or, on your way there), you may have noticed that when speaking with your friends, the topic of conversation is now body ailments and aches. So sad. Ha, ha. … Continue reading Take Your Vitamins
No more excuses. Make time to exercise, despite your busy schedule, by implementing these helpful tips. Whether that involves exercising when you are at your child's sports practice or actually writing down exercise classes on your calendar, there are ways to ensure that you do not skimp on the exercise.
What does your typical eating day look like? Are you frustrated because you think you are watching what you eat or drink, but your scale and clothes are telling you otherwise? Tracking calories is not fun, but the process can be so revealing. A typical day of eating (for someone not watching their weight) might … Continue reading 6 Simple Things that Can Help You Lose Weight
What should I eat for . . .lunch? I will be honest: I am not the best at bringing my lunch to work. I should be. It would save me a lot of money, calories, and angst in deciding what to eat each day. Some weeks I am diligent and bring lunch to work; other weeks … Continue reading Lunch Salads Made in Advance
"Do you feed your kids?" I was at a family gathering a few weeks ago when my sister in-law asked me this. We were discussing grocery shopping and how much we spend each week. My sister in-law gasped when I told her how much I spend; she said she spends twice as much, with my … Continue reading Saving Money with Meal and Grocery Planning
The Easy Guide to Making a Week's Worth of Dinners in One Hour I am all about making things E A S Y (finding ways to eliminate the stress)—that is one of the goals of BrightLightLiving.com and for myself. I have not mastered this (not by a long shot), but the intent is there. After … Continue reading One Hour — Seven Dinners
I am all about EASY, and this recipe is quick to prepare and tastes great. Besides cooking up the rice at the end, the rest of the preparation is simply dumping in the ingredients. My kids love this too--they claim my crockpot Chinese meals are just as good as Chinese take-out. What You Will Need: One … Continue reading Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Crockpot Meal
Chili is one of my youngest son's favorites; he would eat it every day if I let him. Thankfully, this recipe is super easy to make and very delicious. Spring is almost here, so why not give Chili one last eating before grilling season officially begins. (Not that this household will stop eating chili. My son would not stand for that.)
If you are in the mood for a little Chinese food, reward your taste buds with this beef and broccoli dish. Tastes like your ordered out! Ingredients: 1.5 - 2 lbs. top round steak, beef chuck roast, or flank steak. I learned that the meat will make a difference, so I recommend going with the … Continue reading Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
One word: Delicious! I absolutely loved this soup and cannot believe how easy it was to make. It is always a hit when the entire family (cough, cough -- my boys) likes it AND asks for seconds. Best of all, it is healthy. //assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 chopped onion 1 can of … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
Water – it does a body good. I can honestly say that I have noticed a positive difference with my increased water intake. On the flip side, I can also tell when I am dehydrated. Let me start with the positive: water makes me feel full. I snack less and eat smaller portions when I … Continue reading 8 Ways to Drink More Water