We watched the CBS This Morning show and they showcased the “best new consumer products” from Better Homes & Gardens. I had to laugh because one of their recommendations was the Windex Mini Concentrated Refill Pouch – they touted it as better for the environment because there was less waste in the packaging. Huh? Okay, [...]
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Paula Deen Diabetes Announcement – Just Take Your Medicine, Ya’all
As predicted, Paula Deen made the official announcement that she is diabetic. Even though she was diagnosed 3 years ago, her reason for coming forward now is that she wants to help others. In reality, she’s coming forward with a profitable new partnership with drug maker Novo Nordisk, marketing a new “helpful” web site called [...]
Project Food Budget / My Healthy Budget: January Wk 1
My healthy budget goal is to eat seasonal, home-cooked meals while sticking to a $308.49 $400 monthly budget for all food including groceries, dining out, entertaining, vitamins/supplements, and spices/herbs. There’s two of us eating 3 (mostly) meals per day. Breakfasts are usually light, and we try to eat left-overs for lunch. My husband occasionally eats [...]
Is the New Year the Best Time to Start a “Healthy Diet”?
Why is it that the majority of “healthy diets” started on January 1st fail? Well, first off, winter seasonal food choices are limited. Yes, carrots, sweet potatoes, beets and other root veggies are yummy, but are they exciting enough to keep someone motivated to continue eating healthier foods? Then there’s the fact that winter weather [...]
Healthy Budget – November 2011
So, my first official month on my new “$400 healthy budget” After spending $12 on pizza tonight, I only have about $30 left for the month. Other than brown rice and some fresh produce, I should be fine until next Thursday, the 1st. We have enough of everything else to last until then. In the [...]
I am 49 Years Old!
This week I celebrate my 49th birthday! I can’t believe it! This is the LAST year in my 40′s and you’d think I’d be depressed or sad. Nope, I’m looking forward to 50! I remember being very sad when I hit 40. But back then, I was unhealthy, out of shape, and didn’t eat right. [...]
October Unprocessed 2011 Some Considerations
I’ve been reading the Eating Rules blog trying to organize my pantry and fridge for the upcoming challenge to give up all processed foods for the month of October. So here are a few of my challenges and concessions. Chocolate So many natural brands contain either soy lecithin, sugar or both. I’ve been working on [...]
Whole Foods Scallops $9.99/lb Sale Friday
This Friday, June 10th, Whole Foods Market is having a one-day sale on wild-caught sea scallops! At 9.99/lb it’s a great deal! I’ve been told that the scallops have been caught just off the coast of Eastern Canada, and are frozen at sea to lock in their flavor. And they’re from a Marine Stewardship Council [...]
