Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women

December 11, 2019 By Wendy Leave a Comment

Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women Unique Gift Ideas For Teens And Women

Small, filler-type gifts are one of my favorite things about planning for birthdays and all the different holidays that we love to celebrate. Sometimes these small, inexpensive filler gifts will go into an overall gift basket. But, for Christmas they more often than not are destined for my kids’ Christmas stockings (unless they directly correlate with a larger gift).

For example, if I’m gifting a makeup organizer or beauty bag to one of my daughters, I might purchase bottles of nail polish/polish remover, nail files, eyeliner/mascara/eye shadow, makeup remover pads or other such items to put inside the organizer or bag before wrapping. However, if I’m not gifting a larger item like that, these smaller items will end up in their Christmas stockings along with the small treats or candies.

Some things I buy for stockings every year — a candy cane, chocolate candies like Hershey Kisses, a chocolate santa or reindeer, Christmas-themed suckers, etc. But, I truly thrive on finding totally unique items to also stick in there that I’ve never given before.

Here, I will be sharing some of the fun, unique items that are going into my kids’ stockings this year. They would also work great in gift baskets, too.

I can’t wait to see how they react! The first two items listed are snack foods. Since the holidays are inevitably full of sweet and high-calorie treats, I decided to share two snacks that are not only delicious and full of flavor but also healthy treat options! But, trust me, your loved ones won’t even know it because they will be so bowled over by the flavors.

Tasty and Yummy Pumpkin Coffee For Fall

October 16, 2019 By Katharine Leave a Comment

Tasty and Yummy Pumpkin Coffee For Fall Tasty and Yummy Pumpkin Coffee For Fall

Fall is my favorite time of the year. Crisp air, yummy pumpkin coffee, cozy sweaters, and beautiful leaves. Getting cozy with a delicious cup of coffee is one my greatest pleasures. From Caramel to Pumpkin Spice, there are so many delicious fall flavors!

Treat Yourself With Healthy Ice Cream

October 15, 2019 By Wendy 1 Comment

Treat Yourself With Healthy Ice Cream

Summer may officially be coming to an end, but the fun isn’t quite over yet for my family. I’m a big fan of Stephen King. I’ve been reading his novels and watching screen adaptations of his work for many years. My oldest daughter has become a fan and borrowed many of his books from my bookshelf.

My husband has even gotten on the King train (sort of) and will watch with us sometimes. We most recently watched In The Tall Grass on Netflix, based on a horror novella written by Stephen King and his son, Joe Hill. I haven’t read the novella yet, and I thought the screen adaptation was good. But, I think my husband liked it even more than I did.

Our family (the kids are all teens and young adults now) recently went to the movie theater to watch Stephen King’s It: Chapter 2 together, followed by a family pizza night with ice cream for dessert.

Family movie and pizza night with Re:THINK Ice Cream for dessert.

The movie theater was giving out fun IT-themed popcorn buckets with a design of Pennywise’s signature red balloons on it. How cool is that?!

Stephen King's IT: Chapter 2 popcorn bucket

Re:THINK Ice Cream was a delicious, creamy treat to end our fun family night. It’s made with healthy ingredients for a dessert that doesn’t have to be sinful. We were delighted to find that all of the flavors we tried are so sweet and flavorful that we totally forgot we were eating something healthy.

Fall For Healthy Food and Drink Favorites

September 11, 2019 By Katharine Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but summer seemed to fly by for our family. It was very busy! Actually, we really tried to stay healthy and active. We spent a lot of time outdoors, swimming, and traveling. It was a very relaxed pace of life. But, next thing I knew, it was fall! We gathered our favorite Fall Foods and Drinks!

Have You Tried Superfood Supplements?

May 24, 2019 By Blythe 2 Comments

The world of supplements always seems to be evolving. This is partly the result of consumers being more open and curious about the possible benefits of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it’s also driven by how many new options are available to us, including supplements formulated with superfood ingredients.

Essentials for a Low Carb Lifestyle

May 16, 2019 By Katharine Leave a Comment

Summer is almost here and most of us are trying to shed a few pounds. After the holidays, my husband and I decided it was time to get back to resume a healthy lifestyle. We started searching for some essential low carb lifestyle products.

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Plant Powered Cookies + More

March 4, 2019 By Blythe 8 Comments

I have a pretty big sweet tooth, which I work hard to control. Of course, every now again I feel the need to indulge. These days it’s easier to enjoy a delicious treat that’s also full of a few nutritious ingredients. I recently experimented with some new protein powders to create a batch of plant powered chocolate chip cookies. Spoiler alert: The cookies are delish.

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Delicious Keto Coffee Recipes

February 26, 2019 By Katharine Leave a Comment

First of all, Keto is the latest lifestyle trend because many are having such successful results! Being on the Ketogenic Diet for nearly two months now, I can definitely agree that it has made me feel much better and caused my energy to increase.

In contrast, it took some time for me to get used to such a new way of eating. For example, embracing butter and oils. For my entire life, I can only remember hearing about the benefits of a low fat diet. Adding coconut oil to my coffee and cooking with butter? The horror!… [read more]

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Quick Keto Dinner Recipes

February 12, 2019 By Katharine Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve heard about the Keto Diet. I mean, seriously, who hasn’t? It’s everywhere these days!

After reading a few of the incredible success stories of Keto, I was convinced that maybe it wasn’t just a fad. From increased mental clarity to promises of great fertility, there seemed to be many more benefits besides just weight loss…. [read more]

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Easy Keto-Friendly Avocado Egg Salad

January 22, 2019 By Admin 16 Comments

Super easy avocado egg salad that is Keto-Friendly! This recipe can also be modified to be Weight Watchers-friendly!

As a single mom, I feel like I am always trying to juggle the weight of the world on my shoulders. It’s not easy being a parent, but being a single parent is even more difficult. I know it’s a challenge, but I am doing the best I can. With so little time to do everything, I am exhausted by the time my son gets home from school. Being on a budget, I am always looking for healthy and easy meals to make for us.