It’s common to see some belly bloat, regardless of weight or body type. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re swallowing, can all add up to feeling and looking bloated. Now, there is absolutely no way not to “swallow” air, however, Dr. Niket Sonpal, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic
Welcome to the Dads Love Grillmasters Giveaway! 2 Winners will receive a Monthly Subscription Kit of Great BBQ Items! This giveaway is part of our Mother’s and Father’s Day Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products. This contest is hosted by the Social Media Gurus Network! The host that
I’m proud to share the following content from dinner party enthusiast and author of “Impromptu Friday Nights: A Guide to Supper Clubs”, Paul Kenny. Thank you for sharing Five Ways to Host a Healthy Party, Paul! Somehow Super Bowl Sunday has become the unofficial end of the holiday season. We all want to go to a Super Bowl
This post contains affiliate links if clicked on I may receive a small commission to support this blog. This is a fun giveaway for those of us that: Have a Keurig Enjoy hot chocolate and chocolate-flavored coffee drinks Yes, please! Enter below for your chance to win a box (40 count) of Two Rivers Chocoholic
You score big when you help CenturyLink and The Blazers end hunger this holiday season! A great collaboration between Portland Trail Blazers own Evan Turner and CentryLink have created Hearts & Hoops. Donate nonperishable food items at CenturyLink Hearts & Hoops food drive locations (see below) benefiting the Oregon Food Bank. They’ll be setting
This is the time of year when access to extra cash is most welcome. If you’re like me you like to decorate for Halloween, create delicious bites for Thanksgiving and treat those you hold dear to special gifts around the holidays. Wouldn’t it be fun to splurge this season? I bet $400 would help! Enter
KIDS WILL FLIP FOR FREE FLUFFY PANCAKES AT DENNY’S IN SEPTEMBER To begin my Peace of Mind theme for September I’m sharing a great opportunity to feed your children – for free and also help a very needy cause. America’s Diner, Denny’s, introduces September’s month-long “Free Pancakes for Kids” promotion – ages 10
While standing in line for a cold, sweet treat my mind started to wander… this time it wasn’t about paying bills, or thinking about what to make for dinner, this time I was getting into the finance of ice cream. Odd, I know. But, what can I say? I think of when an ice cream
Living in the Pacific Northwest puts you at the heart of great tasting coffee, ingenious beer creations and the exploding “foodie” movement. With regard to coffee, in my little neighborhood alone, we have 5 coffee shops. And get this, 2 of them are next door to each other! Bzzz Bzzz! Acquiring coffee isn’t difficult however,
Oh boy! This should be a GOOD one! How would you feel if you won a gift card that would take care of your coffee, tea and/or breakfast, lunch or sweet tooth fix? For easily a month, any way. It’s Giveaway Time! Enter To Win A $200 Starbucks Gift Card I’ve teamed up with some blogger
The Love Cooking Company is helping us create fun baked goods with their innovative line of bakeware. I am so happy I was able to try out a selection from their line through my participation with US Family Guide.com. Let’s check out the Mini Caramel Apples Pies I created with the Mrs. Field’s Mini Cupcake
Are vegetables a bit of a challenge for your kid(s)? Or you? They are good for the body and brain, you know that. Your children have heard it many times and so have you. But, somehow, vegetables are still a challenge during meal times. Check out the following information on the importance of vegetables in
Love Cooking Company has set out with a mission to make baking a simple task. Partnered with some great names in the baking and entertainment industries, Love has crafted bakeware that helps you easily achieve the best-looking baked goods on the table, from filled cakes to bite-size desserts and more. The PushPan is a 100% watertight
What a fun night! My Mother, sister Kathi and I joined guests on the Mount Hood Railroad for a special dining experience being filmed for The Cooking Channel. The new series “Chef vs. Challenge” with Chef Chuck Hughes premiered last night (September 8th, 2015) and it was thrilling to see our adventure on T.V.! Before
Photo courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train When Rob and I get a chance we hop a quick flight to visit our heaven on Earth – The Napa Valley. 10 years ago we discovered the glory of the Napa Valley and almost get giddy with each return. It’s so-o-o beautiful and it’s lovely to take in
The logistics of putting together a fun and interesting party can be a challenge for any parent playing host or hostess. Hosts need to decide when’s the best time for everyone to gather, where shall people meet, what should you do for fun and what food will you serve your guests. Planning fun food offerings that
I’m the kind of cook that needs a recipe, some kind of guidance in the food creation area. I love trying new foods, or a different take on something “tried and true”, but my mind doesn’t come up with those ideas. I admire those that can look in the fridge and whip up a fun dish. For those with
Photo courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train When ever Rob and I get a chance we hop a quick flight and visit our heaven on Earth – The Napa Valley. 10 years ago we discovered the glory of the Napa Valley and almost get giddy with each return trip. It’s just so-o-o beautiful and... it’s such
Each year my family gathers for a feast to celebrate Easter. And although certain foods are favorites and just have-to-have’s it’s fun to offer something different every once in a while. You never know, it could become the new “favorite”. If you’re looking for a new dish to bring to your Easter feast check out
In order to make your traditional family recipes into healthy dinner recipes, you do not need to rewrite you entire cookbook. Instead, you can opt for the much easier solution of simply substituting the meat in each recipe with a meatless, plant-based alternative. This will allow you to keep a sense of order and continuity
A new year has begun and, perhaps, a healthier eating plan has started for you as well. We know that smoothie’s are a great way to get your nutrition, necessary vitamins and antioxidants in one fell swoop but maybe your not sure what to put in it to get more bang for your buck. Here’s
I know this is going to sound very, very odd to some of you but I am not a huge chocolate lover. When a dessert menu is passed I will look at the non-chocolate items first. I don’t know why, it’s just the way I’m wired. I will say that if I’m going to
Recently Rob and I were able to visit one of our most favorite places in America, the Napa Valley in California. 10 years ago we discovered the glory of the Napa Valley and almost get giddy with each return trip. It’s just so-o-o beautiful and... it’s such fun tasting delicious, well-crafted wines. With this trip
I am so happy to share a delicious offer from Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Candies. Buy 1 Get One Free of Mrs. Cavanaugh’s chocolates! Perfect for the holiday season – or any time! Find your special savings code below. Enjoy!
Here’s a quiz for you… What’s good for the heart, reduces risk of diseases and prevents sunburn? Ready for the answer? It’s wine! I’ve heard about a glass of red wine being helpful to your heart but I didn’t know about the benefits of sunburn prevention. Flavanoids in red wine have been found to stop
July is not only the time to celebrate America’s Independence Day – July also hosts National Lollypop Day! On July 20th, 2014 enjoy a sweet treat on a stick, a lollypop, and join in the celebration. No one really knows how the modern-day lollypop was invented, but we do know how it got its name.
We’re 5 months into the year 2014. Did you make a resolution to get fit, or eat healthier this year? I was tired of the tummy flab that was taking over my middle due to menopause (yep, I said it) and I was feeling pretty weak. Enough of that I say! I’m five months into
I’m not oblivious to the fact that companies like Nestle and Kraft have a wide net over the foods that are offered in grocery stores. But I was surprised to find the reach a particular company had with regard to butter – even though the brands are different, they are all owned by the same
When I was very young one of my favorite things to do was be in my room and have a tea party with my stuffed animals and imaginary friends while listening to my Alice In Wonderland album. My little cups weren’t filled with tea however, they were filled with cereal. Any chance I would get
From our friends at Woman’s Day come recipes that will take the hit of Tax Day away from our pocket book and give us more with our money. In the May issue of Woman’s Day, now on newsstands nationwide, you can find the most delicious tostadas to make for your hungry family. I have one
