Posts Tagged With ‘ EAT ’

Easter is this Sunday, April 9th. So many of us will be celebrating Easter at church, with Easter egg hunts & the Easter baskets. We hope many of you will also be enjoying some quality time with family and friends surrounding your tables with great food and conversation to be had. Last year, we shared some of our favorite Easter brunch recipes with you all and this year, we have added to that collection. We hope you enjoy them! Deviled Eggs (taken from Magnolia Cookbook) Our family loves deviled eggs and I first used this delicious recipe about 5 years ago and have not gone back to the... Continue Reading

Super Bowl LVII will be held on Sunday, February 12th in Glendale, Arizona where the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing against the Philadelphia Eagles. All of us Gigi’s were hoping the Arizona Cardinals would be in the Super Bowl this year as that’s where the five of us met and four of us still reside there today (Gigi Lori, Lala Malana, Mimi Jackie & Nana Alison). Gigi Susie now lives in Castle Rock, Colorado. If you’re lucky enough to have one of your teams playing in the Super Bowl, will be hosting a party or going to a Super Bowl party and don’t want to derail... Continue Reading

February Health Challenge – Eat a heart-healthy diet! Let’s strive to eat four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables per day. We can do this! Happy February, friends! We’re back to encourage you with a new monthly attainable health challenge. We hope that everyone was able to attain the first health goal we shared in mid-January of drinking 11 glasses of water a day. If you missed that post and want to read all the health benefits as to why we should, you can find it HERE. No need to aim for perfection. Instead, consistency is key to attaining any goal and moving closer... Continue Reading

The word Galentine’s Day first was heard in February of 2010 during an episode of Parks and Recreation by Amy Poehler. In the episode, she says “What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus, frittatas. —”Galentine’s Day,” Parks and Recreation, 2010. So although it’s not an official holiday, people everywhere... Continue Reading

11 Glasses of Water A Day Well the new year is in full swing and resolutions have been made and some may have already been broken. That’s OK. We are here to encourage you with monthly health challenges that are attainable. The idea is after 12 months of challenges that are attainable, our hope is that you feel better: mind, body and spirit. The 1st of every month we will post an attainable health challenge that we hope you will accept. Remember, if you don’t meet it one day; no worries, do it the next day. For the month of January, we would like to encourage you to drink at least... Continue Reading

New Year = New Year’s Resolutions? For many of us, we have made a commitment to eating healthy in 2023! Growing your own vegetables, herbs, lettuces and some fruits are easy with Lettuce Grow. With 2023 in full swing, I thought I’d share a wonderful hydroponic growing system that I have been using for about 9 months now. First of all, I LOVE being outdoors in Colorado, enjoying nature and I have 5 acres to garden with! However, what I don’t like are the creepy crawly things that can get into your gardens. So, I found the perfect solution – Lettuce Grow Farmstands. Let... Continue Reading

If you’re like us, you can’t believe we have come to the close of another year. The older we get, the faster time flies. For many of us, this year has presented itself with challenges – some health, family or financial challenges and you are so ready for a new year. For others, you may have been blessed with more members in your family, especially the cute and cuddly kind (grandkids), good health and love. Whatever 2022 has been for you, we wish you only joy, love and much happiness in 2023! No matter how you choose to ring in the New Year – whether it’s hosting... Continue Reading

For the past several years, at our Annual Family Christmas Party, we have been setting up a Hot Chocolate Bar. Not only is our bar fun and festive, it also serves as a holiday focal point and a welcoming refreshment spot. The first thing we determine is the best location for our bar. This year we set ours up in the living room while watching Christmas movies on Hallmark and we have previously set up outside in our backyard near our fire-pit with blankets and lots of good conversation. However, a couple of other good options would be to set up in your entry way to welcome guests as they arrive!... Continue Reading

Thanksgiving is the moment for family and friends to celebrate together with gratitude for all the blessings received. When you’re together celebrating, food is there! If you are hosting a Thanksgiving party this year with kids, these tips will help keep them entertained while preparing the food. Organize a Scavenger Hunt No matter the weather, organize a scavenger hunt. If the weather is good, send them outside for a hunt. List some scavenger hunt items and offer a reward for someone who finds everything on the list first. Prizes can be chocolates, gift cards, or a dollar bill. Coloring... Continue Reading

We love Thanksgiving – it’s a time to reflect on all of our blessings, big and small! If you are lucky enough to celebrate Thanksgiving with either family or friends, we have put together some of our favorite items to complete your Thanksgiving table – making it festive and fun. And yet in the rush to prepare our homes, let’s allow them to also fill up our soul and our hearts with the memories of those we share it with, because they should always be our “why”! These ceramic pumpkin bowls will complete your Thanksgiving table adding a festive accent to it. ... Continue Reading