October 21, 2011

How Do You Budget Your Money?

How Do You Budget Your Money?
I like to think that Tony and I are pretty good about managing our money.  The only debt we have is our house and we only have one credit card for emergencies.  I am the queen of the grocery store sale flyer, we don’t eat out more than once a week usually, but I still thought there was room for improvement. Enter:  http://mint.com.  This is...
October 21, 2011

Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
The great thing about making quiche over the weekend is that you already have breakfast made for the week.  I had the last piece yesterday with some canteloupe on the side.  Breakfast comes in at 8 points. I love all the layers to this one too – you can taste the potato, ham and cheese with each bite. Nicole of Prevention RD made a broccoli...
October 20, 2011

Slow Down

Slow Down
We had an office party yesterday, that started with breakfast.  One of my co-workers makes the best breakfast casseroles – this one is you classic sausage casserole – this one is so good – I mean how can you go wrong with breakfast sausage, eggs and cheese?  My guess is this slice is 8 points. I really wanted two pieces this was that good. šŸ˜€...
October 19, 2011

Potato Crust Quiche and Pumpkin Chili Mac . . . Soup?

Potato Crust Quiche and Pumpkin Chili Mac . . . Soup?
I was an okay student.  If I really put my mind to something, like a project, I would give it 110%.  Daily homework however, hardly happened, or maybe happened the morning it was due.  I think I graduated high school with a 2.9 – enough to get me into college, but probably barely. Which is why I don’t know where my daughter gets her school...
October 18, 2011

Classic Dutch Oven Sunday Dinner

Classic Dutch Oven Sunday Dinner
First off, I forgot to mention that my friend Robin of Big Red Kitchen gave me some loot at our meet up – I feel bad that I didn’t give her some jars of salsa, but then realized she couldn’t have taken them on the plane anyway. She gave me several Big Red Kitchen grocery bags – love them!Ā  Now if I can just remember...
October 17, 2011

Popcorn Flour Pancakes and Weekly Holiday Challenge Update

Popcorn Flour Pancakes and Weekly Holiday Challenge Update
I don’t even know where Tony heard of this recipe, but this one is a winner.  And it was nice to just sit back and have breakfast made for me. šŸ˜€  And these are perfect if you are following a gluten free diet. Popcorn Flour Pancakes (haven’t figured out the points yet!) 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 cups popcorn flour 1/2 teaspoon...
October 16, 2011

I do call my blogger friends my friends!

I do call my blogger friends my friends!
I had such a great time with my blogger friend Robin of Big Red Kitchen yesterday! The good part about meeting a stranger for lunch is that we really aren’t even strangers – we’ve been following each others blogs since 2008, and we already knew so much about each other, it was really like meeting an old friend for lunch. šŸ˜€ We went to Carlucci’s...
October 15, 2011

Sometimes $5 dollar pizza is worth it. And Blogger Lunch!

Sometimes $5 dollar pizza is worth it.  And Blogger Lunch!
Thanks for everyones concern and advice for my low blood sugar swings.  You will be happy to know that I have an appointment with my endocronologist in November.  I skipped my quarterly July appointment when we didn’t have insurance. šŸ™  Meanwhile, I will keep on doing what I can to manage it until then. šŸ˜€  Luckily diabetes is a manageable disease! Pork.  It’s what’s for...
October 14, 2011

I wish I could figure out my body.

I wish I could figure out my body.
Low blood sugar seems to be the theme for me lately, and I can’t figure it out.  Maybe because I am exercising more?  For the next few days I am going to experiment by reducing the amount of insulin I normally take – my four day blood sugar average is around 84. šŸ™ Knowing that Hannah and I were going to the gym last night,...
October 13, 2011

Asian Pulled Pork Sammie

Asian Pulled Pork Sammie
I thoroughly enjoyed reading everyone’s comments to yesterday’s post.  While I don’t consider myself inspiring at all, I felt the virtual hugs from you all – and its nice to know I am not alone in the weight loss fight. šŸ˜€ Since I went to the gym Monday morning, I decided to walk before work yesterday morning.  The temperature was about 55, perfect fall morning. ...
October 12, 2011