Holiday Shopping: Cyber Monday

November 26, 2012

Today is Cyber Monday one of the greatest days of the year to shop online! I love the convenience of shopping online and having my favorite things delivered directly to my front door! Here are some of my favorite sites: OpenSky – OpenSky allows users to connect with their favorite celebrities to see what products they use and love. Amazon – Amazon gives you access to hundreds of different shops around the country and makes online shopping convenient and easy. Facebook – Facebook is a great tool to keep in touch with your friends and your favorite companies! You can […]

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Quesadilla made with Holiday Leftovers

November 24, 2012

You can only eat so many turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving before you start to wonder what else you can do with your leftovers. I dug through our leftovers this year and decided it was time for something new. This led to a quesadilla made with leftovers that is great for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 1 whole wheat tortilla, burrito-size 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Sliced leftover turkey Leftover Cranberry sauce 2 slices cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Kelapo Coconut Oil Cooking Spray Directions: 1. Heat a skillet on the stove top and spray the skillet with Kelapo Coconut Oil Cooking […]

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Stay Healthy During the Holidays

November 16, 2012

The holidays are a time for cooking, baking, and gathering which means there will be lots of eating! All of this can make it hard to stay healthy, but here are some tips to make your favorite holiday dishes a little bit healthier. 1. You can use coconut oil instead of butter in all of your favorite dishes. It’s a simple substitution of a 1:1 ratio in all of your recipes. Coconut oil can even be used as a spread for potatoes and biscuits. 2. Also, substitute seasonings with high sodium with brands that are sodium free. I personally use Mrs. Dash. 3. […]

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