Pinning and Planning Our Back to School and Dinner Menu – Week of August 23

by Denise // 23 August, 2015 // Comments off

So you may have heard that it’s back to school season. My family and I have had the most spectacular summer from traveling to the UK to visiting the Emerald Coast of Florida for the first time and of course, Universal Studios... Continue reading →

Together Counts: Girl Scouts Committed to Healthy Habits and Energy Balance

by Denise // 21 July, 2015 // Comments off

Disclosure: I have been compensated by Mom It Forward and the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital to share the Girl Scouts Healthy Habits Journey as part of the Together Counts initiative. All opinions are my own. Often times when anyone mentions... Continue reading →

No Potato Cauliflower Salad

by Denise // 22 May, 2015 // Comments off

With a three day-long holiday weekend that kicks off the cookout summer season in Florida, it should be no surprise that May is National Burger Month. However, this post isn’t about a good burger recipe. Rather, this post spotlights a... Continue reading →

Strawberry Avocado Lime Smoothie {A Cinco de Mayo Inspired Smoothie}

by Denise // 29 April, 2015 // Comments off

For about a year now, I have been making my family smoothies nearly every day for breakfast. I began this breakfast routine when I realized my youngest daughter (the self-proclaimed vegetarian) was not getting enough protein in her diet and... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of April 26

by Denise // 26 April, 2015 // Comments off

My youngest daughter (the nine year old) is a self-proclaimed vegetarian. Her diet consists mostly of fruits and vegetables, but Emmalynn will also eat eggs, very plain, unseasoned chicken, pasta and cheese. When we point out that she does occasionally... Continue reading →

Fight Hunger with Walmart #WeSparkChange

by Denise // 20 April, 2015 // Comments off

Disclosure: Food insecurity in the United States is a real problem with real faces. I have been compensated to share my thoughts about the #WeSparkChange Walmart Campaign to help combat hunger in America during its most critical time of year. One... Continue reading →

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