School starts back up next week here so that means parents will be busy this week getting ready. I remember going shopping every August for school clothes and supplies. As the oldest kid I took over this chore as soon as I got a driver's license since our mom worked. That was … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Back to School Edition
Review: Green Giant Veggie Snack Chips #GiantFlavor
Chips are a treat for me and when I eat them they need to offer something more than just crunch. That's why I couldn't wait to try the new Green Giant Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chip and Green Giant Multigrain Sweet Potato Chip. I was also intrigued that the chips were from a … [Read more...] about Review: Green Giant Veggie Snack Chips #GiantFlavor
Tales from the Scale: Weeks 28 and 29
In yesterday's post I alluded to the fact that I made bad choices during my recent travels for BlogHer and then on to Cleveland for work. It didn't start out that way but I think lack of sleep and routine contributed to me letting temptation rule my choices. When I got back my … [Read more...] about Tales from the Scale: Weeks 28 and 29
Weekly Chronicles: Celebration Edition
Thursday was my husband's birthday and we celebrated with a nice dinner out. It was also an opportunity for us to catch up since I'd been traveling for a week and just returned the night before. The bad part was I used the event for an excuse to continue down the path of bad … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Celebration Edition
Healthy Mexican Food? Yes at The Blind Burro!
Do you think Mexican food is out when eating healthy? Just like any cuisine, there are foods that are known for excessive calories or fat including refried beans, cheese and burrito size tortillas so many people think it's a "diet" no-no. A couple of weeks ago I was invited to … [Read more...] about Healthy Mexican Food? Yes at The Blind Burro!