Our Family’s Journey to a Brighter Healthier Smile!

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As ashamed as I am to admit, I take horrible care of my teeth. I hate going to the dentist. I don't brush nearly as often as I should. I NEVER floss! And rinsing with a mouthwash???? Fa-get about it! (said in my best New Jersey accent) And you can tell in this photo I "photoshopped" for my profile last year! The lighting may be horrible but you … [Read more...]





Is Proactive Worth $20 a Month?

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A monthly supply of Proactiv Skin Cleanser and Acne Treatments runs about $20 bucks a month which sounds a little pricey. But as a former teen who suffered horrible acne, NO PRICE is too high when it comes to fighting those little red dots! uggg! I've never used it but with celebrities like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber promoting it, saying how … [Read more...]





5 Life Lessons from Soap Operas

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I'm a closet soap opera junkie!There...I said it! I love watchin my soaps and hate it when the kids take over the TV in the summer time cause that means I miss my shows. :(I could DVR them or watch them on the SOAP channel but, I don't know, that would make me a total nut right?Not to mention, when I do get to sit down and watch … [Read more...]





Healthy Eating on a Budget with Guy Fieri & Matthew McConaughey

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Maybe it's me but food has been in the news all week this week. From a Chicago school banning home lunches to Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution being kicked out of LA's schools to the Pioneer Woman's announcement she will be hosting a Food Network show from the ranch and finally the devastating news of All My Children and One Life To Live being … [Read more...]





Look Like Jillian Michaels WITHOUT the Gym!?!

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2011

This girl is EVERYWHERE. From The Biggest Loser to Go Daddy commercials to her Nordic Track infomercials she's on virtually every channel I watch. There's no denying - she's buff and in better shape than I'll ever hope to be in but I'm wondering how the heck I'm suppose to look like her without hitting the gym!She has an official Jillian … [Read more...]





DIY Fast Food Food – Breakfast/Snacks

Fruit is a fast healthy snack

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but it's the EASIEST to overload on high calorie nutrient dense foods.By nature, my bunch has never been breakfast people. At least not everyday but through my journey to eating healthy I have learned the old saying is true. It's not so much about the type of foods typically consumed at … [Read more...]





A Healthier Alternative to Candy & Soda Snacks

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Kids love candy and soda...at least mine do! But too much sugar and caffeine isn't healthy for little people or big people. As most of you know, I'm trying to live a healthier and more calorie responsible lifestyle. This isn't an easy task. Especially when I walk into the grocery stores and am overwhelmed by all the cookies, cakes, sodas, and … [Read more...]





Willpower & Donuts!

Diets don't include donuts

I vowed not to gobble up the chocolate covered yeasty goodness...But I did! Oh, well, so much for my willpower over donuts. I'll try again tomorrow! :DPosted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...]