I was searching for something to make my flower girls stand out without making them seem like little kids. With two 10-year-olds and one 11-year-old, the typical flower girl attire just wont due. So, flower headbands were the answer. I could customize anyway I wanted to match my wedding perfectly. Because flower headbands are amazing … Continue reading How to: Flower Headbands
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Wedding on a Budget: I Spy Game
Planning a wedding can give you sticker shock. When I really sat down and looked at how much my wildest dreams cost, I started rethinking what was actually worth the money. Lucky for me, I'm pretty crafty. So, I came up with a few great ideas to liven up my wedding. You sit down at … Continue reading Wedding on a Budget: I Spy Game
Healthy Recipes: Baked Mac and Cheese
Although healthy mac and Cheese sounds like an oxymoron, with a few minor substitutions, this feat is possible. Check out this delicious recipe that has become one of my new favorites. Ingredients: 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese 1/2 head of cauliflower finely chopped 12 oz fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar 1 bag … Continue reading Healthy Recipes: Baked Mac and Cheese
Cold Remedies
Fight the winter cold with these simple tricks. Take Hot Showers - these relieve the pressure and aches in your muscles Drink Tons of Water - boost your metabolism and flush out that cold Add honey - this not only soothes a sour through but helps putting the fire power back in your immune system Sleep … Continue reading Cold Remedies
Stress Relieving Yoga poses
The holidays can get stressful. Shopping, family dinners, busy work schedules, etc. All that tension can turn you into the Grinch. Fight the holiday stress with a few of my favorite yoga poses perfect for beginners to experts.
DIY Holiday Decorations: Snow Globes
What You'll Need: Mason jars Glitter Ornaments or Holiday Decorations Water Glycerine or Baby Oil Hot Glue The Process Fill your jar 85% full of water. Add as much glitter as desired. Stir. Add 2 - 3 tsp of glycerine or baby oil per cup of water. Hot glue decorations to inside of … Continue reading DIY Holiday Decorations: Snow Globes
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
Cold weather calls for homemade soups. Here's an easy recipe I discovered for tomato soup! What You'll Need: 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 5 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth *Optional*1 tsp. lemon pepper Preparation: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium. Add … Continue reading Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
Healthy Holiday Treats: Mini Apple Pie
What you'll need: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tbs chilled butter 2-3 tbs water Granny Smith Apples 1 lemon 1 tbs honey 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs chopped walnuts 1 tbs cinnamon 1 tbs milk Get cookin! Whisk flour, salt and butter in a large bowl. Mix until consistency resembles coarse … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Treats: Mini Apple Pie
Staying Fit Through the Holidays
Bring on the stuffing and brownies, holiday season has arrived. Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas treats while staying in tip-top shape with these few tips. Find a workout plan. As upset as it is to hear, there is no magical six-pack over night routine. Staying fit requires hard work. But, working out doesn't have … Continue reading Staying Fit Through the Holidays
Vegas for the Holidays
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Now is the time for ice skating, hot cocoa and endless amounts of holiday events throughout the entire month of December. Here are my personal favorites that won't cost you all of your Christmas budget. Opportunity Village's Magical Forest Submerge yourself in a winter wonderland like no other. … Continue reading Vegas for the Holidays
