Make Spinach Chips (Your Kids will LOVE!) | Dollar Store Mom - Frugal Fun -... Oh, you think I’m absolutely bonkers huh? Well try this on for size: every photo in this post is my own, except the lovely shot above (taken from The Food Faffer) because my 4 year old uber-picky eater ate ALL the spinach before I could get a lovely “after” picture of my own! I’m obsessed with kale chips. Obsessed. So, here in one simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to make both spinach and kale chips! What you’ll need: spinach or kaleparchment paper (just a few bucks at any store)saltoptional: oil of choice (olive oil, coconut oil, MCT oil-my personal favorite for this recipe)optional: other seasonings/herbs- whatever you like, lots of options here to change it up! Preheat oven to 350. 1. 2. 3. Let cool, transfer to bowl and ENJOY!
100 Best Back-to-School Hacks Posted by Site Administrator in Features Aug 30th, 2009 Going back to college after your long summer break is sort of like the university student’s opportunity for New Year’s Resolutions. From organization to better study habits to making new friends to preparing for your career, you’ll want to make this year the most fun and the most productive. Moving In From redecorating to organizing your closet to cleaning your dorm or apartment, these hacks will turn what little personal space you have into your happy place. Organization Start your year off right by being organized with your school work and your personal belongings. Study Habits Pledge to become a more organized, productive student this year by taking better notes, staying on top of your homework, choosing the right study group and picking better classes. Career Prep Even if you’re an incoming freshman, these hacks can help you get a head start on searching for internships, discovering careers and more. Campus Life Budget Food and Health
300 Calorie Meals - Ideas for Eating 300 Calorie Meals 25 Things Every College Student Should Do Before Graduation The college years are a busy time, and, without planning, it can be easy to graduate without completing without doing everything there is to do. To help you set your priorities and decide what to spend your time on, I have compiled this list of 25 things every college student should do. Financial 1. 2. 3. 4. Learning 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Career Building 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Planning 15. 16. 17. Communication 18. 19. 20. Health 21. 22. Other 23. 24. 25. What are your goals for college?
1200-calorie Sample Meal Plan A 1,200-calorie meal plan is recommended by the American Heart Association as an alternative to fad diets that limit the type of food you eat, cause you to make drastic changes to your lifestyle and ultimately rarely work. A 1,200-calorie meal plan restricts your caloric intake, but still allows you to eat a variety of your favorite, filling foods. The trick to the 1,200 meal plan is too get the most out of your diet by choosing foots that are high in nutrients like vitamins, protein and fiber, to help keep you feeling full and satisfied. A good breakfast is the basis for every 1,200-calorie meal plan. A healthy lunch can help you keep your good habits going throughout the day. Finish your day off right by keeping your 1,200-calorie meal plan on track. Choosing the wrong kind of snack can undo your whole day.
10 Instant Emotional Fitness Tools When things get out of control and you momentarily lose your emotional balance, there are any number of little things you can do to regain it. Here are ten tools to help get you started. 1. Wash your hands and face and brush your teeth. It cools and cleans the parts of your body that you use most frequently, which is relaxing, and gives you that "fresh start" feeling. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. None of these tasks has to be uncomfortable or take you much time. Dr. How Green Smoothies Saved My Life Background How Green Smoothies Changed My Life is written by Kim Caldwell, a graduate from the University of Memphis who has studied nutrition and the way thoughts affect our lives for over a decade. Says Caldwell, “when I started drinking Green Smoothies, including live foods and lifting my thoughts, I got a new and improved life.” She wrote this book as a guide to educate readers about the importance of a healthy diet as well as the way that thoughts influence our wellbeing. Diet Basics Green smoothies involve blending fresh fruits and leafy green vegetables to create a nourishing and delicious beverage. According to her we are not getting enough chlorophyll in our diets. Caldwell offers readers advice about fasting on green smoothies, as well as general guidelines on incorporating green smoothies into a healthy balanced diet. In addition to consuming green smoothies, Caldwell promotes the consumption of tea due to its high content of antioxidants and metabolism-boosting properties.
50 Lessons I wish I had learned earlier Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find bits and pieces of wisdom learned from cycling 17,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina together as a family. Hope it inspires you to live your dream! My book about our journey, Changing Gears, is now released! Now that I’m old and gray (but not quite in my rocker yet!) You’re stronger than you think you are.Mistakes teach you important lessons. What lies before us and behind us are tiny matters when compared to what lies within us.Don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.It’s not about getting a chance, it’s about taking a chance.If it were easy everyone would do it.Be vulnerable.A problem is a chance for you to learn.Regardless of the situation, life goes on. If you enjoyed these inspirational quotes and feel they would be beneficial for others, we would appreciate it if you would take a moment to share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or email. Interested in our journey? Finances are a big hurdle.
Zucchini Pizza Bites | Ginas Skinny Recipes This recipe is an oldie, but goodie! I had a big zucchini that needed using up and I was sooo in the mood for these yummy (and guiltless) zucchini pizza bites!! A perfect way to use up all the zucchini in your garden and satisfy your craving for pizza in a low-carb way. I make these all the time, sometimes for lunch or as snack. Even my husband thinks they are pretty darn good! Note: My zucchini was very large, if your zucchini is smaller, you can cut them on an angle for large ovals. Zucchini Pizza BitesSkinnytaste.com Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 4 pieces • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 ptsCalories: 124.8 • Fat: 5.7 g • Protein: 8.2 g • Carb: 10.4 g • Fiber: 3.0 g Ingredients: 4 slices large zucchini 1/4" thick (or 1 medium zucchini cut on diagnal)olive oil spray (I used my Misto)salt and pepper 2 tbsp quick marinara sauce1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarellaDirections:Cut zucchini about 1/4 inch thick. Modified slightly from Green Light Bites.
41 Easy Things To Do With Mason Jars Healthy, Crunchy Asiago Chicken Nugget Recipe Cheese is totally a food group. Like, it’s own food group. It’s inexplicably a salty, savory, melt-in-your-mouth group of food. Remember those big fenced in sections of brightly colored balls you used to play in as a little kid? Yeah, first… I think those are pretty gross right? But whatever… just imagine if those things were filled with cheese. If I had to pick a favorite cheese I would cry. Which explains these chicken nuggets! I also make chicken nuggets to make up for my misdoings like that. Crunchy Asiago Chicken Nuggets serves 2-4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 cups low-fat buttermilk 2 cups panko bread crumbs 1 cup seasoned regular bread crumbs 1/3 cup flour (any is fine, I used whole wheat) 1/2 cup freshly grated asiago cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 2-24 hours before serving, cut chicken breasts into nugget-like chunks. When ready to bake, heat oven to 450 degrees F.