Holy AND Healthy
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
For all of those who read and chimed in on my recent post about my efforts to get healthier in 2012, it looks like we’re in good company! I enjoyed reading this article in the New York Daily News about the efforts Cardinal-designate Archbishop Timothy Dolan is making to lose weight and become more fit. The Archbishop has a few advantages most of us don’t—a medically supervised regimen and a private... READ MORE
Moms Watching Weight?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Monday, January 09, 2012
With the flip of the calendar and having spent nearly two deep-fried weeks visiting family in the South, I made the decision to finally take some action about my resolve to get healthier by dropping weight. Ten days of jambalaya, Christmas cookies, and no workouts will put you in that frame of mind.
After doing some praying, pondering and research, I decided to try the Weight Watchers online plan.... READ MORE
Aging Gracefully
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Monday, September 19, 2011
We’ve all seen the precious video making the rounds this week of the elderly couple who accidentally webcammed themselves…adorable! Their smiling faces reminded me of a blog post I’ve been wanting to write here for a while. In my head, I’ve entitled the post “Managing Menopause”, but I rethought the title here in an attempt not to scare off (or gross out) our male readers and to include anyone who’s... READ MORE
Not-So-Happy Meal
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, November 09, 2010
I can’t tell you the last time I bought a Happy Meal at McDonald’s, but I do know that if this had happened when my boys were little it would have seriously cramped my style! The unhappy news in question - San Francisco’s decision to forbid restaurants from offering a free toy with meals that contain more than set levels of calories, sugar and fat.
Truthfully, if this ban helps stem the rising tide... READ MORE
Fitting in Five
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Arwen’s lovely veggie post earlier this week left my mouth watering. Perhaps I was tantalized by the incredible photo of all of those fresh veggies lined up so neatly, just waiting to be roasted. I felt inspired, and yet when I walked into my kitchen to find something to bake, I lost my motivation.
My search for fresh produce yield three semi rotten apples, an onion, a brown banana, and some raisins... READ MORE
So Sick of Ice Cream
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Thursday, October 22, 2009
As I mentioned in today’s podcast, my oldest daughter Kateri had some teeth pulled this week.
Five of them, in fact. One of which was impacted. The poor thing.
The first day was pretty rough and she didn’t want much more than a few popsicles and something to drink.
The next day she was happy to try some ice cream shakes and pudding. I added some Carnation Instant Breakfast to the ice cream shakes... READ MORE
The Home Front January/February 2009
Posted by Danielle Bean in Home Front on Thursday, July 09, 2009
FOOD by Danielle
Sensational Salad
Salad is a great way to get your greens. If the thought of the same old tired cucumbers and wilted lettuce doesn’t exactly tantalize your taste buds, though, it’s time your salad had an upgrade. Some new ingredients to throw in the bowl:
• Variety Lettuce: dark greens pack the most nutritional punch
• Olives: loaded with flavor and “good fats”
• Sunflower Seeds:... READ MORE
It's Not About the Scale
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Last week, I shared with all of you that I had taken myself back to Weight Watchers as my birthday present to myself. Those of you who have done WW in the past know that sick feeling that comes from falling “off program” and then having to go back at some point in the future and climb back on that scale. Once the initial weigh-in is behind you, it becomes easier to focus on the journey ahead.
On... READ MORE
Juicing 101
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I rarely go to Target these days, but last week while I was there I fell prey to an impulse buy: the Juiceman JM300 Juiceman Jr 2-Speed Juicer
We have four citrus trees in our back yard, but for years we’ve wasted much of the fruit since it’s not very good for eating. The oranges seem to come off the trees dry and a bit pulpy. Since we’re lazy gardeners, we haven’t taken time to investigate the... READ MORE
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Apologies to those of you who may still be facing frigid weather in your part of the country as you read this! But out here in Central California, it’s time to begin planning this spring’s garden.
On Sunday, the boys and I will head—hoes in hand—to our raised bed in the back yard and begin turning the soil and deciding what to grow. Last year, our late start led to some pretty dismal results. So... READ MORE
