This week I had to break out the slippers and winter coats. Things went from hot and dry to windy, wet and cold here in Oregon. This season...

Last week we enjoyed a vacation away. Though we were still in the soggy and grey Pacific Northwest, we spent the week at Great Wolf Lod...

Happy Monday everyone! Last week was rough. I was fighting the dreaded fatigue. Know what I mean? I was tired, unmotivated and really feel...

Do you put yourself first? Okay, I don't either. I have the kids, my husband, the housework and family all lined up before myself and ...

Ever have those weeks? My eating, blech, my water intake, horrible... somehow I survived the week but in the course of things I kinda fell...

Ahhh... the post that almost wasn't... This past week my Mom came to visit from Florida and the week felt more like a "staycat...

Furious preparations are underfoot.... As I get set to post this my Mom is coming to stay for the week. No big deal? I think everyone h...

Last week I finished the 2weekchallenge and though I got through it many of the days I "just" did. Low energy, sleepy, cranky a...

I hope you had a fabulous week! The sun was shining, we got outside everyday and we have been eating our fair share of green. We s...

How was your week? I had a good one. I found some fun and delicious new ways to stay hydrated, found a fun new website, and got my juic...

Happy Monday everyone! How is Summer treating you? I'd say that Summer has been pretty sweet so far here. This past few days ...

Summer begins this week and I love the chance to eat fresh, simple and healthy. This week as I was meal planning I kept writing down sa...

Meal planning helps me stay on budget as well as eat healthier. Of course things come up and our menu plan gets derailed, but I hope to get...

I'm a Mom and my battlefield is the kitchen table... so, here is my plan of attack: Monday - Breakfast for Dinner (Spinach, Potatoes ...

Good morning Mamavation! How was your past week? Did you eat whole foods, get your sleep, move and stay hydrated? I am happy to say t...

What is our family eating this week? Well, we try to stay with local, in-season whenever possible so here it is: Monday B- Oatmeal, almon...

So, did you notice last week's meal plan was never posted? A busy schedule on top of bursts of spontaneity led us to eat out a few times...

Welcome to another great Meal Plan Monday. This week will be really simple. I have a ton of cleaning to tackle. Here is last week's reca...

Last week Little Man was under the weather and I never got around to posting my week's meal plan. I did make a quiche and the crust inst...

So posting my week's menu has taught me one important thing... I over plan for the week! Each week I have scrapped 1-2 nights meals so w...