My Boy’s First Day in Kindergarten

Well, I have done it.  I’ve experienced a rite of passage for moms – the day the firstborn goes to kindergarten!  I am so happy that my son was very excited.  Walking to the classroom, I said, “This is so exciting!” (even if I didn’t feel that 100%) and he replied, “It’s even more exciting [...]

Super Simple Salmon

We all know that salmon is a great source of Omega 3’s and a very healthy meal.  But I know my salmon sits in the freezer because I don’t quite know what to do with it next.  Here’s a very simple recipe for Monday’s Meal courtesy allrecipes.com:
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon [...]

Three Ways to De-Stress

We are surrounded by stress, whether it’s in the form of a crying baby, whiny 2-year-old, demanding work schedule, or migraine headaches. It’s amazing to me to read about the effects of stress – from a lack of energy, depression, back pain, to heart problems. If we can learn how to de-stress each day, it [...]

Chicken Kabobs

I was at the county fair and saw some delicious chicken kabobs.  Do you know how much they were?  $9 for one kabob!  We didn’t want to spend that much; at home you can make a bunch of kabobs for that price.  Enjoy assembling something yummy on the grill in Monday’s Meal idea courtesy allrecipes.com [...]

Three Things I Like – and Don’t – at 26 Weeks

Three things I like about pregnancy right now:
1.  Feeling the little one kick – several times in the day and night!  She likes to move a lot after I eat   
2.  The kindness of others – all those “how are you feeling?” questions and smiles and congrats
3.  Eating more of what I want because it’s [...]

Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Do you have trouble getting in those vegetables for you and your kiddos?  Today’s Monday Meal recipe will add some zip to your grilling and put that healthy spinach right into that burger.  Enjoy this fun recipe from allrecipes.com: 
Spinach and Feta Turkey Burger Ingredients:

2 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces feta cheese
1 (10 ounce) box [...]

My Guest Appearance on The 700 Club

My family and I had such a great time on The 700 Club!  The day began at 7:20 am with a walk through of the exercises with the co-host Kristi Watts.  Then we went to make up and hair, we prayed for the show with the guest coordinator, and then the live show began at [...]

Sweet Mustard Chicken Bake

Chicken plus 4 ingredients you can find at your house…that’s why I love today’s Monday’s Meal recipe!  You won’t have to stress shopping for ingredients for this easy recipe from allrecipes.com. 
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees [...]

Watch Arlene on The 700 Club on Wednesday!

I’m honored to be a guest on The 700 Club this coming Wednesday, July 8th!  Each week, they have a “Skinny Wednesday” segment which features health tips from experts from various fields.  I’m thrilled to be talking about losing weight after baby!
What you won’t see on Wednesday is all the angst I’ve experienced shopping for [...]

What to Eat at the Summer Barbeque

The 4th of July is coming which means you will be eating hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill sometime soon.  Picnics and barbeques are wonderful ways to celebrate America’s birthday, but they are not the greatest for your losing weight after baby eating plan! 
Here are a few things you can do to minimize your [...]