Moms In A Blog

Italian Pasta Casserole

Eleisia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:22:25 +0000

The flavors in this dish are reminiscent of lasagna but without as much fuss. This casserole is deliciously heart-warming for your family or guests. Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Italian Pasta Casserole 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 [...]

OPERATION: Healthy Mom Begins & A Giveaway

Tracy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:42:47 +0000

Today Is The Day! TODAY I’m going to start making changes. TODAY I’m kicking off OPERATION: Healthy Mom On Saturday, I said I was going to: I’m gonna get off my duff and start moving! I’m gonna start eating better and share how to make good choices with my family. I’m gonna start thinking with a more positive mind – there [...]

Buffalo Chicken Bites with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Eleisia — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:21:14 +0000

A Super Bowl Finger-Food Favorite I got this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Bites from South Beach Diet. Tackling a Super Bowl party this year? No problem! Serve this traditional game-watching favorite to help you stick to your healthy eating plan. Buffalo Chicken Bites 3 tablespoons trans-fat-free margarine 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, or more to taste 1 teaspoon canola oil 3 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, [...]

Women & Heart Disease: Know Your Numbers

Tracy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:05:20 +0000

DID YOU KNOW? You are at risk for heart disease if: Your blood pressure is greater than 120/80 mm Hg Your total cholesterol is greater than 200 mg/dl Your LDL (bad) cholesterol is greater than 100 mg/dl Your HDL (good) cholesterol is less than 50 mg/dl You get less than 30 minutes of exercise 5 times per week. So, what are you [...]

Women Are Different: Signs of A Heart Attack

Tracy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:28:48 +0000

Did you know that typical heart attack symptoms for women are different from those in men or what you’ve seen on T.V.? When a woman is having a heart attack, she’s not likely to get the shooting pain up her left arm – you know the one symptom we’re all familiar with. A woman can expect: Chest [...]

Heart Disease & Women: Do You Know The Symptoms? National Wear Red Day

Tracy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:30:02 +0000

I don’t really remember my grandma but what memories I do have are filled with joy and happiness. Unfortunately, my grandmother died suddenly of a massive heart attack at the age of 58 when I was only 10 years old. As hard as it was to lose my grandmother, I think of how awful it was [...]

Groundhog Day 2010: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Eleisia — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:21:21 +0000

Punxsutawney Phil declared six more weeks of winter this morning when he saw his shadow on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania just after sunrise, at about 7:22 a.m. A groundhog would not see his shadow on this overcast rainy day in northern California. Although it’s fun to read about the Groundhog Day festivities, we don’t really know when [...]

Your Complete Guide to Beef

Eleisia — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:54:20 +0000

I’ve been loosing a few pounds that piled on during the past year and over the holidays. I’ve cut out all desserts for awhile and am eating smaller portions and lots of vegetables. I vary my protein sources daily alternating chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, and eggs. Lean protein curbs hunger and allows you to maintain [...]

Love Is… not about you

Dawn — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:55:32 +0000

“Mom, would you just stop trying to fix everything?” My daughter’s words are still ringing in my ears almost twenty-four hours after our little communication glitch last night. Looking back and reflecting on the evening, the past month, okay, her whole life, she is absolutely right… I love to fix things. Or maybe it is more that [...]

Hot Bacon Cheese Dip

Eleisia — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:44:21 +0000

Did You Know? During the Big Game, Americans will eat an estimated 20 million pounds of potato and tortilla chips and 8 million pounds of avocados. Looking for an appetizer to serve your guests at an informal party or at a Super Bowl get together? This thick cheesy dip is a people-pleaser and will keep your guests happily munching. Serve [...]