The best way to get something done is to set a goal and make it public. While I have always loved to read from the time that I first learned how, the powerful appeal of the television has kept me…
Do One Thing: Grass-Fed Beef
You may have noticed that large supermarket chains are now making room on the shelves for grass-fed beef. You might have picked up a package of grass-fed beef, looked at the higher price tag, and quickly put it back down….
A Look Back at the Past Year: Part 2
I am not a risk taker. I do not like change. Twelve months ago I left the corporate world and started my personal chef business. How did this happen?
The Bento Box: Making Lunchtime Fun
I’m gearing up for battle. Yup, there is going to be a lunchtime showdown between me and the cafeteria hot dog. That weenie of a lunch is trying to pull my daughter over to the dark side but I…
A Look Back at the Past Year: Part 1
Last Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of my step from the corporate world into the life of a small business owner. What a crazy, scary, exhilarating, liberating journey it has been. Many people have asked me over these past…
Peanut Butter Power Bites
Hi. My name is Fran and I am an information addict. Some people have chocolate. Some people have shoes. Others have cigarettes. I have the internet. The internet is a lot like potato chips. I can’t go out to the…
Do One Thing: Stop the Soda
Did you know that if you drank a typical 20-ounce bottle of soda every day for a year that you would gain 57 pounds? Were you also aware that at least 1/4 of our adolescent children today have a diet…
Stonyfield Summer in a Box Giveaway
*This giveaway is no longer accepting entries** And the winner chosen at random is… Kristie! Congratulations Kristie! So glad to pass along this Summer in a Box gift from Stonyfield, especially since you are already a fan of their products….
5 Ways to Make Grocery Shopping Easier
Is the act of grocery shopping right up there with visiting the dentist or cleaning the bathroom? Well, you are not alone. Grocery shopping for many is a necessary, though not enjoyable, chore. So how can we make it easier?
Do One Thing: Replace Sugary Breakfast Cereals
Did you know that many of the cereals kids eat for breakfast are 50% sugar? This month’s “Do One Thing” challenge tackles the most important meal of the day – breakfast.
