Happy Birthday to Us!  57 Years of Adventure

Happy Birthday to Us! 57 Years of Adventure

Happy Birthday to Us! Today, my twin sister Biz (www.mybizzykitchen.com) and I celebrate turning 57. It’s a day that always feels extra special because, from the moment we were born, we’ve never truly been alone. Biz was born 30 minutes before me, a fact I 

100 Days of Jenn – Summer Challenge 2023

100 Days of Jenn – Summer Challenge 2023

  What is 100 Days of Jenn – Summer Challenge 2023?  To see what I can accomplish in the next 100 days! The first half of the year is almost over!  It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is this weekend. Time is flying by.  

Can you eat too many ZERO point foods on Weight Watchers?

Can you eat too many ZERO point foods on Weight Watchers?

Welcome to my new series of answers frequently asked questions about Weight Watchers! Today’s question?  Can you eat too many ZERO point foods on Weight Watchers? Before I tackle this question, I’ll give you a little background about me and how Weight Watchers has been 

What I Eat in a Day on Weight Watchers – Chicken Burrito, snack idea and homemade parmesan cod with french fries!

What I Eat in a Day on Weight Watchers – Chicken Burrito, snack idea and homemade parmesan cod with french fries!

Welcome to another day of What I Eat in a Day on Weight Watchers! I shared a breakfast I made recently for breakfast nachos using canned refried beans. I had a lot of refried beans leftover, so I decided for my first meal of the 

What I Eat in a Day – Quick and Easy!

What I Eat in a Day – Quick and Easy!

What I Eat in a Day – Quick and Easy! Today’s eats are all about EASY!! I love to cook, I love cooking from scratch, but some days I just want to just make it easy on myself – and using shortcuts or prepared foods 

What I Eat in a Day 8-29-22/Pot Sticker Bowl, Yogurt Dip Snack, American Goulash

What I Eat in a Day 8-29-22/Pot Sticker Bowl, Yogurt Dip Snack, American Goulash

Great eats again today!! I kind of had a loose plan of what I was making today – I knew what I was making for dinner – my favorite childhood meal I loved growing up – slumgulion (most people call it American Goulash) but it’s 

I got diagnosed with Diabetes….what now?

I got diagnosed with Diabetes….what now?

I thought I would start documenting my wellness journey and I navigate coming to terms with being diagnosed as diabetic in August, 2021. Moving the end of May into a new community, I basically had to start over looking for a dentist, a new primary 

How to have a successful garden – sharing my garden – and tips I’ve learned.

How to have a successful garden – sharing my garden – and tips I’ve learned.

My 3rd year of gardening! Gardening is something I have enjoyed this year so much more than the first 2 years I tried. I thought it was going to be so easy – it’s a little more involved than just planting and watering! The first 

I can’t cook with my sneakers on

I can’t cook with my sneakers on

As most foodies are – we love talking about food, making food, reading about food – pretty much anything to do with food. I’m especially fond of cookbooks. I’ve been collecting them for a long time. And although I have a lot of new cookbooks 

Blizzard of 2011 – SNOW DAY!!

Blizzard of 2011 – SNOW DAY!!

After blizzard winds and tons of snow, for the first time since 1979, my sons high school as well as the middle school and elementary schools are closed! My son was saying that the high school has only closed 4 times in the last 100 

Stylish Blogger Award

Stylish Blogger Award

Two people recently nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award! I would like to thank my friends Kristi and Christina for nominating me for the Stylish Blogger Award. I am supposed to tell you 7 things you may not know about me, and pass it 

100 days/Salad Club

100 days/Salad Club

Have you seen the new MTV series, “I used to be fat”? On the show, they profile kids who have a summer before college, or a summer before starting a new job to get into shape. The trainers they work with, give them a HUGE 

Biggest Loser recap/chocolate/marshmallow dessert

Biggest Loser recap/chocolate/marshmallow dessert

Biggest Loser Recap! I thought it was a really good show tonight, at some point I thought I would need a tissue! I think the highlight of the show was Arthur (the biggest contestant ever on BL) dancing on the scale after losing 13 pounds 

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Another successful day on my healthy weight loss journey. It’s day 8 already and I did really great eating wise. One thing that I am totally avoiding is food at work. On any given day there are donuts, muffins, candy, etc… and I’ve been able 

Baked Potato Soup/Homemade Salsa

Baked Potato Soup/Homemade Salsa

So, my first week of getting back on track and I did way better than I thought I would. I used www.myfitnesspal.com to track all my foods and exercise in. So are you ready? -5.6 pounds! What did I do? *Planned my foods in advance 

Denny’s All American Breakfast re-make – way less calories less than the original!

Denny’s All American Breakfast re-make – way less calories less than the original!

My HEALTHIER version of Denny’s All American breakfast slam. Just as good, but way less calories and fat!

Chicken tortilla soup

Chicken tortilla soup

Sometimes when I go to the store, I don’t actually have a plan of what to make, I just get stuff and will figure it out later. I bought 3 packages of boneless chicken breasts, and I was thinking about what to make, when I 

Breakfast quesadilla

Breakfast quesadilla

Did anyone watch the new Biggest Loser last night? I thought it was a good one. I didn’t start watching it until late, so I fast forwarded through the workouts, but I like these contestants. There are a few of them who are my favorite 

Billy Blanks/Taebo/Day One Success!

Billy Blanks/Taebo/Day One Success!

I had a great day yesterday food wise! I planned what I was eating for breakfast and lunch and snacks. I wasn’t hungry at all and….are you ready? I actually broke out a work out CD – Billy Blanks Taebo! I had to start with 

Back to basics….

Back to basics….

I, like millions of Americans will be getting back to basics when it comes to weight loss! The Holidays are over, and even though I wanted to do better, I didn’t always make the best choices. Kudos go to my sister Biz who lost weight 

Happy last day of the year!

Happy last day of the year!

It’s almost 1 p.m. and I’m still in my jammies, so the day is starting off slow to say the least! What are your plans for tonight? We just hang out at home. Our oldest is going to a friends house, so it will just 

Artichoke/pesto/cheese bread

Artichoke/pesto/cheese bread

In my basket of goodies from My brother’s family, I got a jar of artichoke pesto spread. I like the flavors, but not chunky artichokes, so I was happy when I opened it up that it was a smooth spread. You could use it on 

Last week of the Year!

Last week of the Year!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. It always goes by so fast though! As I look ahead to the New Year, I can’t believe another year has flown by! My oldest son graduated from 8th grade and started high school, my daughter got her 

It’s that time of year again…homemade kit kat bars!

It’s that time of year again…homemade kit kat bars!

I’ve been making these for many years now, and its one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. The best part is all you need are 3 ingredients: graham crackers, peanut butter, and almond bark in chocolate flavor (a candy coating chocolate). One 

Special French Toast

Special French Toast

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for your kind wishes about my mother-in-law. It’s been a very long and emotional weekend to say the least! She was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed! One of the women who attended her