Meatballs are a staple at most homes with children. They are a fun and easy protein for dinner time with sauce or to pack in lunches with dip. But who else gets tired of the Italian version? When I bought ground bison at Costco this week I wanted to do something a...
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Should I Try a Barre Workout?
When it comes to exercise that is low impact but high in intensity, barre workouts are a popular choice. Maybe you’ve tried a class or maybe you haven’t because you weren’t sure if it was right for you. Barre exercise combines many aspects of yoga, Pilates, ballet...
Friday Foodspiration: Leftover Turkey Zoodle Tetrazzini
At our house, the Thanksgiving turkey is really just there for show. We all actually show up for the side dishes. That means except for the drumsticks that my son devours, we end up with a lot of leftover turkey breast. No one at our house eats sandwiches, so what are...
Friday Foodspiration: Chicken Caesar Zoodles
One of my new favorite meals is a combination of a few classics . . . Chicken Caesar salad and a noodle casserole. This was one of the recipes born out of random ingredients that I had to magically use to make a quick weeknight dinner appear. Caesar dressing with no...
How to Get the Most Out of Low Impact Exercise
Are you starting back to exercise after an injury and you don’t want to risk getting hurt again? Do you want the benefits of exercise but your body hurts if you run and jump? Is it possible to burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve the capacity of your heart...
Friday Foodspiration: Better for You Apple Butter
There was a farmers market near where I grew up that sold the most amazing homemade apple butter. It was one of the things my parents used to send me from Maryland when I moved to Tennessee. I have so much nostalgia around spreading apple butter on fresh biscuits,...
Get Outside To Cure Brain Fog (For a More Productive Day)
Do you ever find yourself distracted, forgetful or mentally flighty in the middle of your day? This type of brain fatigue or “fog” is common in our lives of technology, information clutter, schedule overwhelm, and fast paced workplaces. Our lives at work and at home...
Friday Foodspiration: Nutty Muddy Buddy
Trevor’s birthday was this past week, so I had to make him one of his favorites. He think he enjoys this most because he can sneak a few bites here and there throughout the day instead of sitting down to one large dessert. This is a take on the traditional Muddy Buddy...
How to “Fall Proof” Your Home Today to Protect Your Tomorrows
One of the biggest fears we hear from clients is in regards to falling. They are concerned about an aging parent, a spouse, or even their own future. Truth is, a little fear is warranted. Falls are a leading cause of emergency room visits for adults age 50+ and...
Friday Foodspiration: Glazed Pumpkin Cookie Squares
These fall inspired pumpkin treats were originally going to be cookies. But, I was cooking with my daughter who has a shortened attention span in the kitchen. Instead of calling her back every 10 minutes to scoop out dough for another cookie sheet, I just had her...