tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91141411276986483992012-01-26T12:10:58.011-05:00Real Ideas for Real PeopleElisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-56011522570557538132012-01-26T12:01:00.002-05:002012-01-26T12:10:58.021-05:00

Ok so it's almost been a week since I started losing weight. First, I just want to say that dieting is so NOT fun!!! However, I know it's the key to loosing weight, so it'll have to go on and on for a while. I was totally off carbs for the first few days and just eating protein and a lot (seriously A LOT) of veggies. I was doing great until church on Sunday. I was sitting there feeling hungry and

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-17752749707370109892012-01-20T14:39:00.002-05:002012-01-20T14:49:40.203-05:00

FAT! I know I've had 3 kids, I know. Doesn't change the fact that I feel like a cow right now. My husband says I'm beautiful (of course he does) but I need to change things ASAP. Especially since I'm going to be a brides maid in May.Starting today, like RIGHT NOW, I'm making some drastic changes. To quote Jafar from Aladdin "desperate times call for desperate measures!"I'm going to start with a 3

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-9281567999263706902011-10-31T08:47:00.002-04:002011-11-02T10:02:08.911-04:00

Here's a quick idea to keep the candy away this Halloween. I call it the candy buy back. Basically, you give you kids a dollar (or $2 if you're in a generous kind of mood) for every pound of candy they give you. This works really well for older kids who, unlike preschoolers, would totally notice if you threw away their candy. You then let them buy a toy or book or new outfit with their money.

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I bet you're probably wondering how I feel about Halloween, you know, with all that unhealthy candy and everything. It's true that I hate the ridiculous amounts of candy and kids running around on a sugar high, but I don't hate Halloween. I love the costumes, the decorating, and parties. Oh and I also love visiting the pumpkin patch! Speaking of pumpkins.... watch this adorable video!Haa haa,

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My daughter brought home an order form from school, from Scholastics book club. As a kid, I never got to order anything from Scholastics because we were on a budget, and let's face it, ordering books for 5 kids would get expensive! I wasn't going to order anything for Rosie until I saw the cutest book ever and it was only $5. It's called the ABCs of Yoga for Kids. I ordered it and we read it

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-47964520099933028972011-10-03T20:42:00.003-04:002011-10-03T20:48:07.156-04:00

If you see me eating junk food, or an obnoxious portion, PUNCH ME!!

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-79313057638593846232011-09-22T15:13:00.002-04:002011-09-22T15:18:11.643-04:00

Hi y'all!Just a quick note about my weight loss. I've lost 15 pounds and feeling pretty great!! I've been eating A LOT of salad with home made dressing and cutting back on junk food. I've also been running and on Tuesday night, I finally ran my entire 5.4 Km route without stopping. I have a race in one month so as long as I keep it up, I'll be good and ready!I'm hoping to continue loosing weight,

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-81335640336155626252011-08-13T09:51:00.003-04:002011-08-13T10:13:12.143-04:00

Hey everyone! Ok so I said in an earlier post that I'm going to loose the baby weight by December 1st. I figure that's a reasonable amount of time to loose 40 pounds. So what's my weight loss plan? Well.... I don't really have a set out plan. Normally I would never recommend NOT having a plan but let me explain. I'm a mother of 3 children ages 3 and under. My youngest is 2 months and always

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-14805847638079490092011-08-11T11:21:00.002-04:002011-08-11T11:31:32.773-04:00

On June 3rd the cutest baby boy was welcomed into the world. We love him so much and we are so happy to watch him learn and grow. My only complaint with all of this is the extra (and I really mean EXTRA) weight I've gained. I've had record breaking weight gain with this last pregnancy by a staggering 20 pounds. So that means my usual 55-60 pound weight gain was 75-80 pounds this time!! It's been

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-46544465386149034882011-07-15T00:01:00.000-04:002011-07-15T00:08:37.149-04:00

Hey everyone! It's been months since my last recipe Friday post. I get really sick when I'm pregnant and I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it up during those 9 months. To be honest, I still don't know if I'll be able to post a recipe EVERY Friday because life with a newborn, AND a 2 year old AND a 3 1/2 year old is CRAZY!!! Any way, here's a recipe for this week.I saw this on the Ellen Show.

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Sometimes I wonder if my kids are ever learning anything valuable from me. I often feel like they only pick up the not-so-nice habits from my husband and I. Like when Rosie (3 and a half years old) screamed "listen to me right now" at her brother the other day.Well the other day Rosie proved that she is learning something great. I filled a couple bowls with Goldfish crackers and gave one to

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-36398036600684977662011-07-02T13:27:00.000-04:002011-07-02T13:28:05.852-04:00

I know it's a month late (4 weeks to be exact) but I'd like to finally announce the arrival of baby #3! We welcomed baby Michael on June 3rd at 7:50 am. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce, a lot less than Joseph did, and I could totally feel the difference in labor. He has blond hair and blue eyes (so far, things might change)and he's as cute as ever. I love him so much and am so happy to have him

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-18356434485820361702011-04-06T12:53:00.004-04:002011-04-06T13:38:10.102-04:00

Hi Everyone!I just wanted to pop back on here (I miss blogging) and let you all know that the pregnancy is going really well! Ok.... I'm nauseous, have swollen feet, gained over 60 pounds, have to pee ALL THE TIME, exhausted, and have a hard time sleeping... BUT the baby is healthy and will be here in about 2 months :)I'm so excited to meet the little peanut and see how cute he/she is. Of course

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-41380478448126966022010-12-08T11:06:00.002-05:002010-12-08T11:15:44.668-05:00

Recently I went on a blog break. I said it was because my life was getting really busy and that my kiddies needed my attention. While this is all true, the real reason for going on break is because....I'm pregnant again! Baby is due in June :) I get really sick when I'm pregnant and I have to take medication to keep me from throwing up every 10 minutes. The side effect of taking this medication

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-9893590323643368672010-10-08T23:22:00.002-04:002010-10-08T23:28:47.712-04:00

I'm writing a quick note to let all my followers know that I'll be taking a brief blog break. Life has been pretty hectic around here (not to mention my internet/laptop have been less than cooperative). My kiddies need my attention right now and there's just too many things demanding my time.... so.... I'm taking a little blog break. I will be popping in every now an then with updates and so on,

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Alright, so this isn't one of those magic, packed with vitamins, low fat, veggie lovers recipe. It's actually not that healthy at all... HOWEVER, I've been asked for this recipe by several of my friends. It's quick, easy, and tastes wonderful with any of my soup recipes.2 cups sifted all-purpose flour or whole wheat 1/4 cup white sugar 2 ½ tsp baking powder

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-31792076894793992292010-09-29T09:09:00.004-04:002010-09-29T09:40:54.006-04:00

In our home, white bread was never introduced. I think the only time they've ever had it was at other people's homes. I almost always cook with whole wheat pasta so getting my kids to eat whole grains hasn't been an issue at all. However, I learned recently that getting some kids to eat whole grains is mission impossible. The thing is, whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important

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Today my husband, kids, and I went on a little road trip to New York (state) to see some church sites and then do a little shopping. On the way there we went to *gasp* McDonald's and got some breakfast sandwiches! I know, I know, terrible right! Those darn breakfast sandwiches are so bad for you with the processed cheese and English muffin. So for today's recipe, I'm going to teach you how to

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-80189118054837048842010-09-21T08:39:00.003-04:002010-09-21T09:03:25.625-04:00

One look at my Mother and you'd never guess that she's 50 years old, a mother of 5, or a grandmother of 4. She looks way younger and has often been mistaken for my sister. My mother has also been very aware of what foods she eats and works out regularly. Even though she thinks she needs to loose weight, there are a lot of women out there that wish they could look as good as she does especially

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-82624658088773860482010-09-17T13:51:00.002-04:002010-09-17T14:03:08.726-04:00

Sorry for posting this mid-day instead of right at midnight like I usually do. I totally forgot that today is Friday. Here's a super cute recipe that a woman at church showed me. It's a great way to get your kids to eat whole wheat bread, or, if they're like my kids and eat whole wheat all the time, this is just cute and fun.Ingredients - 1 slice of whole wheat bread- 1 slice of white bread-

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-90400343931954406042010-09-13T21:49:00.002-04:002010-09-13T21:57:31.763-04:00

I thought this was pretty darn funny!! Enjoy!

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Ok so summer is basically over, I know (tear) but this beverage is just so delicious any time of year. Oh sheeesh, I'm a poet and I didn't know it :)Ingredients (this might have to be adjusted according to preference. Some people like their juice stronger or more watery or whatever)- Half of a large watermelon cut into cubes, about 6 cups (or whatever, it's going in the blender any way)- juice of

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-48776192334055895432010-09-10T00:32:00.003-04:002010-09-10T00:56:19.668-04:00

I used to work at a restaurant that served these amazing crab cakes. Well I found out later that they were not really made with crab (it was that fake stuff) and they lacked in the healthy department (maybe it was the fatty dip they came with).Later I discovered a way to make salmon cakes that are really really yummy, and much healthier.Give them a try and tell me what you think.Ingredients- 2

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-14656474563319614602010-09-07T20:55:00.003-04:002010-09-07T21:29:00.522-04:00

As I mentioned earlier, my husband was away for two weeks in Ukraine. I was all by my lonesome with two very young kids. Life was hectic indeed as I attempted to grocery shop, shop for an outfit for a wedding, buy the kids shoes, cook, shower, clean, go to church, paint my daughter's bedroom, make a quilt, clean out our pool, and maintain my sanity all at the same time. Oh and, I had no idea what

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-68216837104058769412010-09-04T21:27:00.003-04:002010-09-04T21:42:26.812-04:00

I have to apologize a million times for missing recipe Friday this past week. I have a good excuse I swear! Actually, I have a few good excuses and they're all true.1. My 1 year old unplugged the wireless router and we therefore had no internet for 3 days. Usually this wouldn't be a problem, but I tried to fix it and made things way worse (clearly I should stick to what I know) I guess I could

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-51396981463484354252010-08-27T00:01:00.002-04:002010-08-27T00:01:02.893-04:00

Kids will love to help you make this healthy snack since it’s fun to spread the cashew butter and sprinkle the chocolate chips. Slice the apples into rounds first then use a small cookie cutter to remove the core from the center of each slice. We used a heart shaped one once, it was way cute!Ingredients 2 small apples, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds, core removed1 teaspoon lemon juice

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-35473505765135001872010-08-26T10:21:00.002-04:002010-08-26T10:26:40.566-04:00

It was on this day, back in 2006 that I married my wonderful husband Dave. It's been a great 4 years that's for sure. We had 2 beautiful children, bought 2 cars, bought a house, Dave graduated, we moved to a new city, went to Hawaii, started 2 businesses and more and more. I'm so grateful to be married to the greatest person I know. I love you Dave!! xoxox

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-55073952846100159802010-08-24T18:41:00.009-04:002010-08-24T19:15:05.290-04:00

Remember way back in June, when I ran the Moon in June 5 km race? Well, this week I was sorting through some pictures on my computer and I realized, totally forgot to post pictures from the Moon in June. So, in case you've been dying to see Adam's short shorts haa haa, here are a few pics. Enjoy!Here we are waiting for the race to start. Adam was very proud of his short shorts.In deep

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Last week blueberries were on sale at my grocery store. Four pints for $5!!! I wanted to make blueberry muffins but last time I did, they turned out awful. I think I've honestly tried half a dozen recipes and none of them met my expectations.... until NOW! Thanks to Martha Stewart (she'll never let you down) I made the BEST blueberry-banana muffins ever! Seriously, my kids couldn't get enough of

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-79883384150262545242010-08-17T07:55:00.002-04:002010-08-17T07:58:18.692-04:00

I've been told by a few people that my "leave a comment" thingy isn't working. I trying to fix it, so to see if it's working, I'm proposing a little experiment. Everyone who sees this post, leave a comment. Even if it's sweet and short. I need to find out if it's working or not. If by Friday I have no comments, I'll know for sure that it's not working. THANKS!- Elisabeth

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-6804285380479590412010-08-13T01:03:00.004-04:002010-08-13T01:17:58.420-04:00

One of my first memories of watching the Simpsons was an episode where Homer is sitting in front of the oven saying "Mmmm Meatloaf" I always thought meatloaf was gross because of this, and unhealthy. Even though meatloaf is a classic American/Canadian meal, my Mother never made it. Then one day, I was watching one of my favorite cooking shows "Chef at Home" with Michael Smith and he showed us how

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-70914143620228824932010-08-10T20:37:00.004-04:002010-08-10T21:14:11.608-04:00

There are so many diets out there, promising to help the numbers on the scale drop. The thing is, they work! They all work in some way or another. Even the crazy grapefruit diet, where all you eat is grapefruit for 7 days, works. Here's the problem. Besides being next to impossible to stick to, most diets will make you loose water weight and muscle weight. Therefore, you'll just look like a

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-75401981522127794732010-08-06T08:44:00.003-04:002010-08-06T08:56:27.230-04:00

With this heat, who wants to be turning on their ovens? This recipe requires no oven at all and perfect for summer, especially with berries in season. It's a great way to load up on anti-oxidants, vitamins, protein, and healthy fats. I'm heading out to my garden to pick some fresh raspberries right now!Ingredients 6 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and sliced

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-60386404003690658342010-08-04T21:37:00.002-04:002010-08-04T22:09:28.576-04:00

Don't get too excited, I'm not announcing anything here haa haa. Rosie and Joseph have been sick this week so I was looking up some stuff online and came across this website. http://www.babycenter.com/ovulation-calculator It tells you when your most fertile days are and when the baby would be due if you did conceive. Obviously it's possible to get pregnant anytime during your cycle as many women

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-31599353403668463132010-07-30T12:52:00.005-04:002010-07-30T13:39:36.999-04:00

As much as I hate to admit it, when I'm working out really hard or when I'm trying to loose weight, I drink a protein shake for either breakfast or lunch. I'm not one of those "gym rats" that eat only chicken, egg whites, and shakes instead of real food. Trust me, the rest of the day I'm eating a lot of fruits, veggies, and whole grains (and the occasional treat) I've just learned from my

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-36701331358194340642010-07-29T09:56:00.003-04:002010-07-29T10:29:14.105-04:00

Any parent will agree, when your baby is teething IT'S HELL (or heck, or... is it bad to say hell?) Back in the day... WAY back in the day, parents used to rub - get this - RUM in their babies mouths! WHAT?! Seriously? Alcohol in a babies' mouth? Well no wonder it worked, the babies were too drunk and doped-up to complain about the teething pain. I'm sorry to tell you that today that is just

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-13504568072727690012010-07-27T12:53:00.005-04:002010-07-27T13:03:52.109-04:00

According to sitemeter, my blog had it's first visitor from HAWAII!!! I have no idea who it was, or how they came across my blog but it was so exciting to see Hawaii on my list of recent visitors! I love Hawaii (went on my honeymoon there) and I hope to spend my 10 year anniversary there. I have about 6 years to save up, and 6 years to look good in a bikini :)Any way, Aloha to my Hawaiian

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-50511369475867880962010-07-25T23:51:00.008-04:002010-07-26T02:25:51.725-04:00

If you know me, you know that I used to be a competitive dancer. I was obsessed with dance. I danced 6 days a week, 2.5 hours a day (minimum) and I loved every second of if. There's just something about dancing that makes people feel so alive! That's probably why dance is such a part of our culture. Think about it, when we get married we dance, when we graduate high school we dance, when we want

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-11367586514447774432010-07-23T08:33:00.003-04:002010-07-23T08:51:34.809-04:00

Lately I've been looking for more ways to use up ingredients laying around my fridge. I almost ALWAYS have a bunch of eggs sitting in my fridge, just a few days away from expiring, and since I hardly ever eat eggs for breakfast, I thought I'd make some quiche!Ingredients1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, put through a garlic press1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-81581219055378373372010-07-20T09:40:00.002-04:002010-07-20T09:56:58.460-04:00

I'm sure you were all expecting this.... but Hip Hop Abs did NOT make me lose 3 inches in 6 days... at least I don't think it did. My waist is the same size as before (how utterly disappointing), but I never measure other parts of my body. It occurred to me last night that maybe they meant that you would lose 3 inches, but not necessarily from your waist. I don't feel that much skinnier than when

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-89872320037849678392010-07-16T00:53:00.002-04:002010-07-30T13:37:09.091-04:00

Yesterday was one of those days where I NEEDED to go grocery shopping so bad, but didn't have time to go. Dinner time came and I had no clue what to make. I opened the fridge and noticed a few left over veggies, so I decided to make some soup. I also found a can of black beans and decided to add them to the soup for some added flavor, texture, and fibre. It turned out better than expected and

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-45671350948419163452010-07-13T12:07:00.003-04:002010-07-13T12:30:50.982-04:00

Today is my birthday and it's also been 6 days since I started that Hip Hop Abs shenanigans. I've actually had really sore abs and love handles believe it or not.... however..... I didn't take into account a couple things before I started.1. The day after I started it was my brother's birthday. Let's just say there was a lot of ice cream cake eaten.2. My cousin and very good friend came over for

Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06502694039755344890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114141127698648399.post-23042788347067043502010-07-12T13:45:00.004-04:002010-07-12T13:55:37.482-04:00

Ok I've said it before.... I'm not one of those "I love the gospel of Oprah" kind of person. I seriously watch her show like five times a year tops. But for some reason I get emails from her show everyday. Today I read the subject and immediately set my PVR to record today's show (and I suggest you do the same!)For all of us diet haters, here's something that just might shake up the way we look

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Sorry this is late. My internet was having issues. Last night my good friend Adam came over to make us a real Italian dinner (yes, he's Italian). He made us some very yummy meatballs and I ate like 6 of them! They were easier to make than I thought and tasted WAY better than any store bought meatballs.Here's the recipe...Ingredients- 1 pound of ground meat. We used the tri-pack of lean ground

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One of my best friends and I have decided that we're going to get skinny once and for all! We always complain that we're flabby from having 2 kids each and now we're REALLY going to do something about it. I don't just want to look "ok" I want to look GREAT! I always hear people say "you need to learn to accept your body the way it is." Would you tell your kid who is getting mostly Cs in school to

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Since I was born in the United States I always get excited about the 4th of July. I remember being a church camp and bringing sparklers with me so I could have a mini 4th of July celebration (haa haa I was such a nerd!) Even though I was raised in Canada I still really feel like an American at heart... Canada is GREAT too... and I feel pretty special that I'm the only person in my family that is

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Tonight I'm going to a friends house for a Canada Day (well day after) party. She called yesterday and ask me if i could bring either a veggie tray, Cesar salad, garden salad, or a pasta salad. I decided on a pasta salad because I have a great recipe up my sleeve. I made this a year ago for another party and someone commented "this is delicious, probably the best thing here!" Here's the recipe

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Happy Canada Day! I hope you're all enjoying you time off and spending it with your friends and family. Today we're heading to a festival where we'll be watching local dance studios perform, a dog show, local musicians, etc. We went last year and had a great time so we're really looking forward to it this time. We'll also be bringing our friends would missed out last year because they were HAVING

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By now you probably know about the earthquake that recently hit my city. Well, it hit more than just my city. The area it hit was HUGE! According to CBC News the 5.5 quake was felt in Quebec, Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and few other states. Luckily, the earthquake caused very minor damage, and most people said they didn't even feel it at all. Imagine the catastrophe if the quake

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Canada Day is next week so why not throw a party and serve yummy appetizers? Here's a fun one that reminds me of sushi, but way easier to make, and without the raw fish. These look like a lot of work, but they're not, so they're perfect to make when you want to "look" like a better chef than you really are :)Seafood Cucumber StacksIngredients 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened1 bunch chives,

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I'm sure you've all heard by now, but just in case you're living in a bubble, we had an EARTHQUAKE today!! Wow, it wasn't very strong but it scared the dickens out of me! I didn't think we had earthquakes here and after what happened in Haiti, it sure makes me nervous. I didn't really feel the rumble because I was running up the stairs as it was happening, but I sure heard it. I walked into my

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Last weekend my family and I drove to Muskoka to spend one final weekend at my Uncle's cottage because he just sold it. We've been going to the cottage for 20 years so it was sad to leave, but I'll always have many fond summer memories.On the way to the cottage I saw a bunch of roadside fruit stands with huge signs saying "fresh strawberries" and I was craving them like crazy! When we arrived at

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I LOVE banana bread a little too much. I've been known to eat half a loaf in just one day, and it takes a lot of restraint to keep myself from devouring the entire thing. The 45 minutes it takes to bake in the oven and the amazing smell that fills the air makes me so hungry that the 3rd degree burns I get from eating it hot are totally worth it (jk, don't try that). I was so happy when I

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My good friend Al showed me this comedy group a long time ago and I almost peed my pants laughing when I saw them. I emailed my brother the youtube link, and he learned how to play this song on his guitar. Now every time we get together he busts out his guitar and we all have a good old sing along/laugh. If you've been feeling down lately check this out (even if you've seen it before) It'll

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Seriously, I was bad this weekend, I should be sent to my room after what I've done. I had a very busy weekend filled with fun and friends and FOOD! I feel like a total hypocrite having a blog called healthy families after all the food I indulged in this weekend, but it was so delicious!On Friday night some friends treated us to dinner in Niagara Falls (who could say no to that?) So, we made the

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When I got married I received a lot of cookbooks. I flipped through most of them and decided that there was nothing interesting, and they sit on my shelf being totally useless. I did however get the Canadian Living Cookbook which has a lot of great recipes and the BEST part is, they're family friendly! The recipe that I probably make the most (I made it tonight for the in-laws, and they really

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A very good friend of mine has been working his butt off, training for a marathon in Iceland!! The participants are required to raise a certain amount of money for Canadian Diabetes in order to participate. He is looking for pledges and every little bit counts. You can pledge online at https://ocp.diabetes.ca/pledge/cspledge.asp?prId=td&oId=11703791&tId=10824Remember, it's for a good cause!!Me Ka

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I must be a crazy person for agreeing to do this, but as promised, here are my before and after pictures. The first picture was taken about 2 months after Joseph was born. I started doing the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and lost about 10-15 pounds in the first month or so. Then I became a total slacker during Christmas and then my baby got sick, then I got sick, and yada yada yada, 4+ months

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Let me start by saying "Happy 1st Birthday Joseph!" I can't believe it's been a year since I gave birth to a little (well not so little) 9 pound 9 ounce cutie pie. It's been a great first year and I love my little guy so so much! Ok, more about that later... Time for a recipe!Here's a twist on traditional pesto. I decided to make this one day because roasted red peppers were on sale. It turned

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Remember my promise to post before and after pictures on Joseph's 1st birthday? Well that day is soon and I WILL post some, grudgingly. I haven't met my goal yet and unless something magical happens, like the weight loss fairy coming to grant me my wish, I doubt I'll loose 8 pounds in 2 days :( Sorry to say that I am far from looking like a super model, unless there's a super model out there with

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At church I am in charge of activities for the girls aged 8-12 years old, yes that's right, the "I love Justin Bieber" age. They're a bundle of energy and test my patience on a regular basis, but I always have fun at every activity. For tonight's activity I decided on doing a little yoga class. I naively thought if I told them how important it is to be quiet and breath during the poses, that I

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I'm sure you've all noticed how freakin' hot it's been all week (I think we've had record highs and I love it!) and unfortunately our pool isn't open yet (if you could see me now, you' see my sad face). We're having problems with the plumbing and might need to dig it all up and repair it, which will take a while. Just ask Dave how he feels about having a pool and he'll gladly tell you how much he

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Today was probably one of the hottest days of the year so far (YES!! I love it!) and my hubby and I spent the day opening our pool and gardening. Where were the kids do you ask? Well, while Joseph took his morning nap, I put Super Why on for Rosie, and headed outside. Don't worry, we came in every 5 minutes to check on them. Later on that afternoon, by some miracle, both kids went for a nap at

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If you haven't already heard, I've been pretty sick for the last TWO FREAK'N WEEKS!! I have no idea what's going on with me. My symptoms just keep on changing. I went from sneezing, to mega runny nose, to coughing so hard I was throwing up, to sinus infection, and now, I think I may have pink eye (So crapy! That's what I get for rubbing my eye while I'm at the park with my kids) and I just

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You may have remembered my post a few weeks ago about toxins in household cleaning products and the harmful effects they have on our health. Well, I never had the chance to get into one of the most toxic, yet commonly used products out there. I'm talking about air fresheners. The reason people keep on using these toxic-bad for the environment "air fresheners" is because people associate smelling

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I know, I know.... what's with the lack of posts this week? Well, my darn computer still has a virus and I can only use Dave's laptop when he's done work for the day (is he ever really done work?) AND I've been terribly sick. I've had the nastiest of colds since Saturday and I swear it's just getting worse. I haven't been able to breath through my nose all week. Probably the only bonus to not

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So sorry for the late/lack of posts this week. My darn computer has a virus and I'm pretty sure it came from the Jillian Michael's website :( I'm writing this post from my husband's laptop, so I can't post a picture of this recipe (all my pictures are stored on my computer).Any way, this recipe is from my friend Jeannie, who is really into clean eating. She made this for a potluck party and I

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My two year old daughter is a typical fussy eater. She really isn't into eating vegetables (now that's a shocker). There's only a few things that she'll eat with vegetables, like pesto, or veg chili, and I find myself making those meals every single week, in order to get those veggies in her. Another meal that she loves is Dr. Oetker Spinach Pizza. The other day she ate half of the pizza all by

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To be honest, I never really knew anything about this subject until recently. I knew about acid/alkaline from school, and more recently from being a pool owner. I cared about the pH of the water in my pool, but the thought never occurred to me that eating acid forming foods could be dangerous to my health. One day, while reading an article from my local health food store, they explained the

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Summer is around the corner and with it comes BBQ season. My husband and I get invited to BBQ parties all the time and they always ask us if we can bring something. I always notice that someone else will bring a potato salad and a regular green salad, so I like to bring a dip of some sort, like hummus or guacamole. My guacamole is always a huge hit at parties, either that or I get "what's

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This might be old news for some of you, but this is news to me. I don't keep up with celebrity gossip, because I find it a waste of time HOWEVER... I just opened an email from the Oprah Show and read the article about Nadya Suleman (Octomom). She's that single mother of 6, who, less than a year and a half ago, gave birth to octuplets!! That's right EIGHT children at once, AND she already had 6 at

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I'm sure by now you've noticed the newest trend in cleaning products. It's all about biodegradable, toxin-free, "green", products. I'm so glad the cleaning companies and the public are finally concerned about chemicals and the damage they can do to our health. Not to mention they are dangerous around children. Did you know that over a million poisonings in Canada each year are due to household

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No your computer isn't on the fritz, today's recipe is indeed a brownie recipe made with BLACK BEANS. The first time I ever saw a recipe like this was over six years ago at my aunts house. She had a cook book all about beans. I expected to see the usual, bean salad, enchiladas... but when I flipped it open I noticed a dessert section. Really? An entire chapter dedicated to desserts made with

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Did you ever think that I would write an entire blog post about socks? Like really, it's just a sock right? Is there really any difference between the cotton sports socks from the value pack from Wal-Mart and the expensive kind that cost $15 a pair? Oh yes, YES there is!Before I started having kids, I worked at a running store. The owners of the store were big on having the BEST selection in the

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Here's another family favorite that's quick and easy. Havarti, a mild semisoft cheese from Denmark, makes this chicken-filled wrap super creamy and super yummy!Ingredients2 tablespoons EVOO2 boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips1 bell pepper (I like to use red), sliced into strips1 red onion, chopped1 small package of sliced mushrooms1/2 a head of lettuce, washed and broken into

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We've all heard it a million times before "drink 8 glasses of water a day". You know, and I know, that water is important for proper health, BUT how many of us actually drink that much? If you've forgotten why H2O is so important, let me give you a little "refresher".1. Our body is made up of 75% water (roughly 42L for the average adult human). With a loss as little as 2.7L, a person can suffer

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About a week ago I proudly announced that my friend Adam and I ran 5.4 Km non-stop. The last time I ran even remotely close to that, was before I became pregnant with Rosie. I've never really been a "runner" which is ironic since I was the manager of a running store for over a year. I know everything about the "right" running shoes, moisture wicking clothing, $20 socks, and the most popular

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Happy Good Friday!! Every Good Friday, my church has a pancake breakfast and family hike. There's always a HUGE turnout, kids running around (high on Chocolate Easter Eggs), people lined up for a second or third helping of sausages, the smell of maple syrup, friends and families crowded around tables, toddlers dressed up like bunnies, families hiking with strollers and baby carriers... Ah I love

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I'll make this post fast. Last Wednesday, my friend Adam and I decided to start running. Our goal, 5 Km non stop. We've gone running only 5 times since last Wednesday. I am happy to report that last night we ran 5.4 Km without stopping!!!!! It's amazing how quickly the body adapts! Next week, when I have more time, I'll explain everything in more detail.Me Ka Aloha-Elisabeth

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Ok, I need you all to trust me that this lasagna is REALLY good. You'll probably see the list of ingredients and think "What the heck? No way am I making that!" It honestly tastes better than it sounds. Dave LOVES it, and Rosie LOVES it. I'm actually going to make it for dinner tonight. Oh and sorry about the picture, I was in a rush.Filling1 bunch of fresh swiss chard2 small bunches of fresh

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What are my feeling towards jarred baby food? Well, I'm kind of against it. Yes, it's true that there is a few jars in my cupboard right now, and yes, I do take the free jar of baby food that comes with an adult meal at Ikea. However, I really don't think buying jarred baby food, even organic. Have you ever mashed a fresh banana yourself and noticed it's color, texture, and taste? Now compare

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Hurray, another recipe with meat in it AND it's so easy you'll be making it every week! Now I have to admit that this isn't the healthiest of all my recipes (I actually debated posting it) however, it's so easy and fast that once you throw everything in the slow cooker, you'll have lots of extra time to go to the gym, have a relaxing bath, read to your kids, whatever. Here it is..1 pkg of stewing

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Rolls, Muffin top, love handles, spare tire, flabdomen... whatever you call it, I have it. See, I'm half Chinese, and Asian women are know for their "lack of curves". Asian women have rectangle shaped bodies, flat and straight... ya that's me, well half of me. I managed to get boobs from my Dad's gene pool, along with long legs (chicken legs according to Dave). I got the minimalist hips and butt

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A few times a week I get Oprah newsletters in my inbox. I'm not really sure when I signed up to receive such emails since I RARELY tune into Oprah's church - er, I mean show, but I have to admit that her show has some pretty good nutrition advice from time to time. Now, most of the time I delete those emails telling which jeans to buy or talking about some celebrity, but today's email was all

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It's about time!! I've been blogging for over two months and every recipe so far has been meatless. You were all probably wondering if I even eat meat. Well I do! I was going to wait until the summer to post this one because it's so fresh tasting and light, but pineapples were on sale at the grocery store... so I made this yummy recipe for dinner last night and snapped a few pictures so that I

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You've all probably been wondering what I've been up to since my post about the 30 Day Shred, and if I've lost any weight. Well... it's been going ok. I started to wean Joseph off nighttime feedings because he was waking up every 45 minutes to nurse and driving me crazy. I would be totally exhausted every morning and too tired to workout. Joseph is sleeping a lot better now, BUT since he hasn't

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If you haven't noticed already, I love to make soups. This is one of the first soup recipes I made as a newlywed, and I was afraid Dave wouldn't like it because it's so healthy. Thankfully he loves it and anyone else who's tried it, loves it too. It's so simple to make that I've honestly made it with a baby under one arm. It doesn't matter how you cut the vegetables because the soup is pureed

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Earlier today I was online looking for some painting techniques for a DIY project that I'm working on and ended up finding a few very interesting videos that had nothing to do with painting! Dry brushing is a powerful form of detoxification. The skin is the largest organ in the body and responsible for one quarter of the bodies detoxification each day. Dry brushing can:1. Remove cellulite (yay!!)

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Wow, this week has just flown by! I can't believe it's Friday already and time for another recipe. This is my Mom's recipe (with a few adaptions). I wondered why she hadn't made it in a really long time and she said "it's too addictive, I couldn't stop eating it!" Well, she was absolutely right, it IS ADDICTIVE! Every time I go into the kitchen I grab a handful. Although it is very healthy (

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My husband knows how much I love learning about nutrition and health, so one Christmas he bought me a few health books. Among those books was The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray N.D. I absolutely love this book and refer to it on a regular basis. It goes through common foods and list the nutrition highlights and health benefits, as well as tip on selecting, storing, and preparing

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My friend's husband, Scott, is a vegetarian and gave me this delicious soup recipe (I know, another vegetarian one - I eat meat I swear). It's an excellent recipe for anyone suffering with inflammation because it contains turmeric and ginger. This soup is also alkalizing to the body. Many times, inflammation sufferers eat too much acid forming foods. The best part is that the soup is full of

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I have a friend who is really into healthy cosmetics and beauty products (she even makes her own!). She sent me a link to a website that rates the toxic levels in common products, and I was SHOCKED to see how high some stuff rates. For example, Loreal Kids Shampoo is rated one of the most toxic!! I certainly won't be buying that for my kids. Any way, check it out. Let me know what shocked

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Last night I was in awe while watching the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic games. The lighting was spectacular, the music was beautiful, and the imagery was captivating. It really reminded me how beautiful Canada really is and how very lucky I am to live in this magnificent country.Besides all the special effects, one thing a really enjoyed was watching all the athletes

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One thing you'll notice about a lot of my recipes is that they are often vegetarian. I used to be a vegetarian in high school so naturally I learned how to cook meatless dished.My two-year-old LOVES this chili and I love making it for her. It's pretty much the only meal she'll eat that has so many vegetables (maybe because they're chopped so small she doesn't notice?) I make this recipe at least

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Last week I posted some of the health benefits of olive oil. As promised, here are some other uses for olive oil.1. Use instead of baby oil. Smooth some on your newborn's bum after each diaper change and see how easily the poop comes off the next time. This is especially helpful when they have that sticky newborn meconium.2. Massage a few tablespoons of olive oil onto your scalp and hair, cover

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Last Thanksgiving I decided to make a pumpkin pie. I bought all the ingredients and, never made it. I guess I got busy or something (can you imagine that?). So, obviously there's a can of pumpkin puree on my pantry shelf, just staring at me as if it's saying "I thought you were going to bake something yummy with me. Am I going to have to sit here until NEXT Thanksgiving?". Don't worry can of

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On Saturday I headed to my favorite grocery store, Fortinos and I saw some olive oil on sale so I put it in my cart. When I turned around there was this adorable little Italian lady who had about 4 bottles of olive oil in her cart, but it wasn't the kind that I had. She said (in a thick Italian accent) "These is the same price (pointing to her bottles of olive oil), these are mucha better." I

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If I could know just one of my Mother's recipe's, THIS would be it. It's a favorite in my house growing up, and everyone I've ever made it for asks me how to make it. My brother was a really picky eater growing up... I mean REALLY picky, like gag and nearly throwing up at the sight of a carrot, but his absolute favorite meal was this...Pesto2 cloves of garlic1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil1/4

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I am one of those lucky people to be within minutes of an Ikea store. Actually, my in-laws are even luckier, they live within walking distance. Did you know that Ikea has a restaurant and a grocery section? They do and they are totally awesome! In the restaurant you can get a plate of organic vegetarian pasta for $1.99! They also serve great kids meals for $1.99. Rosie likes to get macaroni and

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If you know my husband, you know that he lived in Ukraine for two years. He was there serving a mission for our church. While there he learned how to speak Russian and Ukrainian, strong work ethic, teaching skills, how to quickly adapt to changes in location and roommates, and a host of other things. Among those things he also learned how to make one of the most delicious soup I have ever tasted.

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