“Can I have a snack, pleeeeaassee?” is a phrase I hear quite often around my home. While I know I have two girls who are growing, I do not like to have them snacking all day long! I struggle to find snacks that won’t fill them with sugar and empty calories, but will satisfy the … Read more
As a Mom of two daughters, I strive to keep the lines of communication open even though they are only ages 2 and 5. I want them to feel comfortable talking to me about anything and trust that I will always be honest. I am hoping that if they feel comfortable talking to me about … Read more
My name is Bridgette and I am a snacker. I confess. I love to snack. My addiction to snacking has made dieting quite difficult. But the key to my weight loss success is surrounding myself with “better for you” snacks and keeping high calorie foods out of arms reach. So when I learned that I … Read more
For years, when I would replace the toilet paper in the bathroom, I would place it on the holder with the paper coming OVER (roll over). No real reason other than he fact that I thought it looked better and was easier to grab. In 2002, we got a Beagle named Callie. As she grew, … Read more
Kids are no doubt on the countdown to school’s end! Summer is filled with fun, sun and relaxation…what’s not to love? My husband is a teacher, so we are grateful that he gets to stay home in the summer with Lily, my 5 year old. But, last summer, despite my husband’s attempts to keep her … Read more
Because both my husband and I work full time outside the home, we tend to eat out more than I care to admit. Once we arrive home, we value the time we have together and try to spend quality time with our two daughters before the bedtime routine must begin. Neither one of us wants … Read more