Temperatures are dropping and I feel the need for some good comfort foods to warm me up from the inside out. On a cold day when you want a comforting meal with great flavor, chili is the go-to dinner for our family. Starting with great quality Canadian beef makes all the difference in the world. […]
Get Fit With FitBit
Getting fit, to me, is more about being healthy than hitting a certain number on the scale. I try to stay active even when I do not have the time for a workout that day. This means taking the dog for a walk, hiking with the family, and of course eating healthy. With my busy […]
Quick and Easy Fajitas
My kids love mexican food and I love making it because the dishes are usually inexpensive to make and full of flavor. Tacos are always a hit with the kids and easily one of their top three meals but I can only eat tacos so often. Fajitas, to me at least, are a step up […]
My New Fitness Friend
About a week ago I came across this great new device…. A fitbit. This little device clips on to any article of clothing and tracks my steps throughout the day. I have often wondered how many steps I take a day and how that equals out into miles and now I know. I never would have […]
Beef Stew: A Fall Favorite
Certain meals seem to conjure certain feelings and memories. Beef stew, for me at least, brings crisp, chilly weather with leaves crunching under your feet to mind. It is a great meal for both fall and winter. Put it in the crockpot or on a low burner, go outside and build a snowmen with the […]