This time of year can be rough -- the holidays are over and the weather is bleak --- but a small shift in mindset can dramatically change the day's trajectory. And that isn't just some "turn that frown upside-down" bs either.
Tag: outlook good feel good
Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
This recipe was shared with me a few years ago, and I can't remember who it was from but am so grateful to them for it because it's easy to make in a pinch. It has all the comfort food vibes yet is loaded with broccoli to help balance out the meal. Hands on time is right around 20 minutes and is so easy that even I have it mastered!
Calling All Stressed Out Teachers
We are all teachers, and it doesn't matter if you teach kindergarten, at the police academy, or your children/younger family members at home: You have to stop. Stop worrying about the list of ceaseless to-dos and extra-curricular commitments. Just stop and breathe. When was the last time you did that and noticed you did -- noticed that you intentionally paused because you needed to stop giving and steal back a quick second for yourself?
Butternut Squash & Eggs
I had a taste for my grandmother's simple zucchini and eggs and what better way to fill a meal planning spot than with a simple recipe, right? But zucchini isn't exactly in season, so I got creative and let seasonal veggies be my guide. The best part? Hands on time is less than 15 minutes. 😎 … Continue reading Butternut Squash & Eggs
7-Day Breakfast Challenge for Better Balance
Feeling sluggish from all your holiday indulgences just to realize it’s only beginning of the holiday season? What about taking a breakfast a breakfast challenge to bring life back into balance?
Gratitude Is So Gangster
I’m not really sure how gratitude and gangsters came to be associated with one another, but if it gets people to give it a try then I guess I won’t read too much into it. From improved general happiness to a strengthened immune system, it’s hard to find a reason why we wouldn’t want to practice gratitude. So the question should no longer be if we practice gratitude but how we practice it.
Whole Food Eating On The Go
If you're like most people, you're busy. And when you're busy, you need food fast because, well, you've been busy. So how do you eat healthy while living your best life? It all comes down to understanding your options for healthy eating on-the-go.
Mama Maria’s Zucchini & Eggs
Looking for a quick, healthy, simple breakfast or side-dish idea? Steal this move from my grandmother's cookbook, and you won't be disappointed.
What’s Your Why?
No matter what you read on the internet, there’s no one way to achieve health, but the first step to determining what will work for you is to figure out why you want to be healthier in the first place.
Carrot-Pumpkin Purée
My husband is really good at experimenting. He opens the fridge and sees ideas where I see ingredients from recipes past. With a random amount of leftover pumpkin, an over abundance of carrots, and a bit of broth about to go bad, he came up with this carrot-pumpkin purée. It’s a new favorite at our place. Got any of these items in your refrigerator? If not you probably will soon, so save this recipe for later:
Outlook Good, Feel Good 