Easy Recipes, Healthy Living, Fitness and Saving Money
The title, “Instill Gratitude, Not Attitude” by Farnoosh Torabi in Money’s April 2015 issue caught my attention. Money matters are hard enough to grapple with as an adult but balancing the budget with children seems almost impossible until we reflect […]
When we were planting our vegetable garden this Spring, we came across an unusual amount of ants. It seemed that everywhere I dug, an ant nest was uncovered. There were a variety of ants too! From tiny to large and […]
Flax was one of the first seeds that I was introduced to by a friend in my twenties. I (Litsa) was intrigued by the spoonfuls of flax seed that she spooned into her system daily. Now the market is flooded […]
Basil is at its peak in summer. Whether you’re growing basil at home or buying it fresh at the local farmer’s market, you’ll want to get the most out of it now and later by storing it properly, keeping it […]
One of the things that many healthy eaters worry about is fat content in food. It’s important to understand that there are good fats and bad fats. Publix’s FamilyStyle untangles the myths/facts about how much fat our bodies need. So […]
During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I […]
While we are enjoying unseasonably cool temperatures in Greece, I (Litsa) hear that it’s smoothie season back home in West Tennessee. Additionally, an old Prevention magazine packed in my luggage taunts, “Just Hit Blend”—-so I’m dreaming of the creamiest, healthiest […]
One of our (Litsa & daughter) favorite summer treats is eating fresh mulberries from the village Mulberry trees. There are two trees in our village that are near our family home in Greece. They produce white mulberries that are sweet. […]
My name is Renae. I am a married mom to two young boys- Capt. M & Mr. B. I work full time as a dental hygienist. I love country living, gardening, karate, functional training and cooking! Join me as I journey through motherhood learning to balance work, raising kids and staying healthy. Remember that the road of life is curvy, you never know what's around the bend!
