I wish I could write this post with a HUGE smile across my face and share with all of you how happy I am, but sadly that’s not the case. Let me fill you in….
As you know I traveled to New York over the weekend to audition for The Next Food Network Star. This trip [...]

Sorry I have been absent this week, but I have been keeping my Achieve in August promise by being SUPER ACTIVE!
We have done family bike ride every night this week, I did Zumba Wednesday night, ran 3’s this morning (I’ll explain in a minute), and even went back to the gym tonight for 30 minutes on [...]

We had such a wonderful weekend! We fished a ton (Zachary’s first time), went to the drive in (again a 1st for me and Zac), and even found a random place doing pony rides!
I’m wiped just thinking about all we packed in! I love weekends like that though. It’s exactly how I imagined life as [...]

Hey there!
Just wanted to pop in really quick and say “Hello”!
So I have been keeping my PROMISES to a healthier happy me! On Monday I went to Pilates and went gun ho and did everything advanced…..and now it hurts to breathe . But I didn’t stop! On Tuesday night I went for a nice [...]

This past weekend was so amazing! A much awaited wedding took place between my Brother in Law Rich and his girlfriend of 10 years Nicole. A new chapter has begun in our family and the overwhelming feelings I have are indescribable. They had a picture perfect day and everyone looked radiant. My handsome husband looked [...]

Tonight we shall talk sweets!
Yesterday I was CRAVING pie…..which is strange because I’m a cake kinda gal. Now I grew up in Texas with a Nana who can make a scratch pie crust that will make you slap yo momma LOL. When I think pie crust I think flaky, buttery, golden melt in your mouth dense goodness. [...]

I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. I know I did! Quick little weekend dish, shopping on Friday with my little man and my MIL, Saturday lazy, Sunday brunch at my fave spot-Eleven Forty Nine-with my wonderful hubby, Zac, my MIL, my bro in law Rich and his almost wife Nicole, [...]

Happy Weekend!
Not to brag but we have some really AWESOME weather up here for the past week. And it’s about time too! I’ve been able to get outside for walks/runs with Zac, take him to the park, the zoo, Wrentham Outlets, Mystic Village in CT…..I have been loving having some quality outdoor time! If you [...]

Happy Weekend!
I hope all of you are having a fantastic weekend! We have had a wonderful two days, and I have lots of fun stuff to share! So grab a soy-tastic snack and let’s GOOOOOO!
Yesterday was Day 5 on my Vegan Adventure and also my weigh in day. I weighed my self Monday morning, Day [...]

Hello!
Sorry I didn’t post about yesterday’s Day 2 Vegan Adventure, but I got all emotionally wrapped up in Biggest Loser. So I’ll do day 2 and today which is obviously Day 3!
Here we go!
Day 2 Menu:
Breakfast-

1 1/2 cups Light Vanilla Soy Milk
1/4 cup EACH strawberries, blueberries, banana
1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach (or 2 nice handfuls)
6 [...]