Lunchtime Sunshine with Opal Apples

by Denise // 30 March, 2017 // Comments off

In our house, one of our favorite go to snacks are apples. Like many fresh fruits, apples are the perfect portable read-to-eat snack. For me, I especially love slices of cold, crisp apples served with a schmear of sunbutter. However,... Continue reading →

13 Signs of Eating Disorders

by Denise // 2 March, 2017 // Comments off

February 26 to March 4 is recognized as National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This topic hits home for me as many of my loved ones and friends have battled with this disease for decades. Did you know that 30 million... Continue reading →

Florida PrePaid College Plan: Dispel the Myths and Don’t Worry

by Denise // 22 February, 2017 // Comments off

Last week, my three children (ages, 15, 11 and 6) came home with progress reports and we found our family faced with another conversation about the importance of good grades and college. Ever since my children were small (although, technically... Continue reading →

Four Reasons Why I Support Boosterthon

by Denise // 3 February, 2017 // Comments off

I absolute loathe fundraisers, although I know there is no way to avoid them in schools. With constant budget cuts in school funding, fundraisers are a necessary evil. However, every time you turn around, parents are asked to buy festival tickets, discount cards, coupon... Continue reading →

Prioritizing Education as a New Year’s Resolution

by Denise // 30 January, 2017 // Comments off

Last Friday, all three of my kids brought home their report cards and to be honest, my husband and I were a little disappointed with their grades. With second quarter falling between the holidays, we always expect their grades to... Continue reading →

{Meal Plan} Pinning & Planning Our Dinner Menu: Week of January 29

by Denise // 29 January, 2017 // Comments off

Does anyone else feel like January moved in slow motion? With attempting #DryJanuary and giving up drinking, it felt like time stood still. I suppose that’s what happens when you are acutely aware of everything around you and you are... Continue reading →

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