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Tips for Slicing Homemade Bread

You know that I am a big advocate of making your own bread to save money (and eat healthier. Well, the other day, a reader of our blogs mentioned to me that she would love to have home made bread but thought that it was too much trouble. I suggested that she get a bread machine to make things easier. “Oh, it isn’t making the bread!” she said. “It is slicing the bread. The slices are always uneven or the bread gets squished or the slices are too big to use for sandwiches.” I was happy to hear this, because … Continue reading →

Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Family

Spring has officially come, and it is a great time to help your family focus on caring for themselves in a healthy way. The Word of Wisdom teaches us to care for our bodies. We need to be careful about what we eat and choose to put into our bodies. We also need to care for our bodies through exercise and proper rest. As we do this our family life will be smoother and everyone will be happier. Here are some ideas to help you get your family choosing a healthier lifestyle. 1) Plan a family home evening lesson that … Continue reading →

Being Frugal Can Make You Healthier

Some people think of frugal zealots as poor, miserable wretches. Of course we know better. But just in case you want one more reason to feel proud about being frugal, here you go. Frugality can lead to a healthier lifestyle. And now, here is my explanation. As a frugal person, I tend to avoid things that aren’t necessary and are expensive. Take cigarettes, for example. They are astronomically expensive, never mind extremely hazardous to my health. None of my frugal friends smoke. By the same token, we avoid soda and alcohol as well. We drink plenty of water. It is … Continue reading →

Home Chore List: Twice-Weekly Chores

In previous articles, we have covered the household chores that should be done on a daily basis to keep your home clean and running smoothly. And having a clean house is definitely healthier for you and your family. Now, let’s look at those chores that should generally be done about twice a week. You can designate days of the week to do these tasks, or change it up by doing your twice-weekly chores every four days, no matter what day of the week that fourth day falls upon. It is all up to you. Our twice-weekly list is rather small … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review for April 23 – 27

Tomorrow is April 30th and the day after that, it’s the first of May. May day! I can hardly wait. The celebration of May Day or Beltane is a long tradition of welcoming back the summer months and embracing the green fresh growth of the earth, the beautiful flowers and why not, how about a celebration of you and I? We’ll talk more about how to make May 1st a day to dedicate to a new you, a healthier you, a happier you and much more. For now, let’s take a moment to look back Monday, April 23 Walking vs. … Continue reading →

Ask a Food Blogger: How Do You Create a Menu Plan?

I’m excited to answer my first food blogger question: I know I would eat healthier and we’d eat more meals at home if I had a weekly menu plan. But how do you go about creating one? You are correct on both counts: menu plans will help you eat healthier, stick to certain goals, and it will decrease the likelihood that you have to get take out for lack of preparation. One thing that can help with menu preparation is recipe software. Most recipe software has grocery list features as well as menu planning features. I have written before about … Continue reading →

Lighting and Your Home: The Master Bedroom

I am a lighting fiend. I blame it on my poor vision. For years I suffered from frequent headaches, eyestrain, and yes, on one occasion I accidentally paired navy blue shoes with black pants (and that was with my contacts on). I finally determined I am someone who functions better with proper lighting. It may sound cliché, but don’t underestimate the proper placement of lighting in your home. It can save you from sore eyes and some most embarrassing fashion disasters. My ophthalmologist provided me with the following preferred placement measurements for different lights: A General Rule to Remember: For … Continue reading →

Cheap Summer Snack Ideas

School is out and the living is easy. Days are filled with fun in the sun, adventures in the yard, camp, amusement parks and more. All of that activity makes kids hungry but reluctant to slow down. Here come the summer snacks to the rescue. Kids can fill up on nutritious high energy snacks without adding additional money to the grocery budget. The secret is all in how you play it. So, while the kids get excited about all of their accomplishments this summer, mom can earn a few extra points with the following cheap snack ideas. Popcorn Homemade popcorn … Continue reading →

Banning Skinny People

Skinny person discrimination? Didn’t know there could be such a thing until I read a story about a gym in Canada that has actually banned skinny people from entering. In fact, you must be plus-sized in order to workout, the rules set forth by the gym’s owner at “Body Exchange” in Vancouver. Hmmm…I sense the possibility of a trend starting here. Now I have to admit, there may be something to this. I know that for some people, going to a fitness center can be really intimidating. Especially when you walk in and everyone in sight looks fit and toned. … Continue reading →

Using Flour for Savings

I had some serious sticker shock the other day when I went to buy some oatmeal bread from Target. The price on the bread was a whopping $4! I think that the reason it shocked me so much is that I am used to making my own bread, for about $1.50 a loaf. Plus the homemade bread contains no preservatives, artificial ingredients or coloring added. It also doesn’t last very long at our house, so we might actually eat more of it than we would if it were store bought. I know that I could get bread for less than … Continue reading →