It seems like almost everyone I know is battling a sinus infection or has allergy issues. I also had a sinus infection. So I took the advice of several friends and went to see a highly recommended local ear, nose and throat specialist. I found this doctor to be extraordinary, so if you are looking for […]
Archives for February 2011
Daily Fit Tip: Don’t Forget the Docs!
February 8, 2011 By
Manic: We women get so busy caring for others, that we don’t always make time to care for ourselves and get that annual physical. Read on to see what surprising things I discovered about my own manic managed body this year! Managed: Schedule a head-to-toe physical with several different types of docs right around your birthday. […]
Savor the Sweet Sibling Moments
February 7, 2011 By
Manic: Leaving my sick teenager to get my daughter to her orthodontist appointment on time. Managed: What happened next reminded me to let go of the manic moments to instead focus on the sweet ones. Read on to see what I mean. Two weeks ago, my teenager, like most kids in the month of January, came […]
Super Bowl Snack Idea: The Very Versatile Veggie Tray
February 6, 2011 By
Manic: You’ve been invited to a Super Bowl party, but don’t have time to make appetizers to bring. Managed: Grab a pre-made veggie tray from the store. My favorite one comes from Safeway. This veggie tray saves the day in several ways. Here are some tricks and tips to get the most out of this […]
Finicky Family Recipe: Quick Orange Chicken with Extra Veggies & Brown Rice
February 5, 2011 By
Manic: Not much time before practice and my teenager has announced to me no more eating out! Wow, he wants to get healthy. That’s awesome! However, I didn’t have much time. Managed: On my last grocery trip, I grabbed a quick fix orange chicken packet mix for days like this manic day. I decided to give […]
Weekly Pet Pic: If the Sink Fits!
February 4, 2011 By
My cat, Tucker has a thing about sinks. He prefers drinking from a running faucet. And he will meow for his people to run the water. In fact he will meow and meow until we get up and turn it on! And as you can see, he likes to sleep in sinks, too. So I […]
Green Tea Weight Loss Update
February 3, 2011 By
Last week I posted that I had gained several pounds. When I looked back at what I had done differently that week, I realized that I had skipped my daily dose of green tea. I typically buy it from Starbucks. I always make sure that I order the unsweetened version. I also buy the Venti size […]
Love Stuff for all on Valentine’s Day
February 2, 2011 By
Call me spirited or sentimental or just plain silly, but I get into Valentine’s Day. Some call it the Hallmark Holiday and I get that, but I still think it is fun to celebrate. So like I do every year, I went shopping to find some cool and unique stuff to give your loved ones […]
Daily Fit Tip: Seriously, Get Your Eyes Checked!
February 2, 2011 By
Today’s daily fit tip is not about exercise or nutrition, but instead the importance of getting that body of yours checked out from head to toe. Did you know that you may have a mole on your eye-ball? A routine visit to my eye doctor several years ago showed me that I have more moles […]
