Food Journal 5/31/2013

Breakfast- banana and waffle

Lunch- Greek vanilla yogurt with pineapple (tastes just like cheesecake!) and cottage cheese

Dinner- Mexican beans and rice with avocado

Snack- string cheese

Food Journal 5/30/2012

Breakfast- banana and waffle

Lunch- hot dog (bad, but at least I had the last one)

Dinner- chicken teriyaki sandwiches

Snack- fresh strawberries from my garden, also bought some string cheese today.

Food Journal 5/29/2013

Breakfast- banana and Greek yogurt

Lunch- pizza rolls (bad, but it's all I had)

Dinner- Reuben sandwich

Snacks- I plan on hard boiling some eggs later and making my no bake peanut butter oatmeal balls.

Food Journal 5/28/2013

Breakfast- banana and Greek yogurt

Lunch- leftover jambalaya from last night

Dinner- chicken Parmesan

Food Journal 5/27/2013

Breakfast- waffle and banana

Lunch- hot dogs (bad, I know, but I have some leftover from dinner the other night and I'm just trying to finish them off)

Dinner- jambalaya

Snack- trail mix

Menu Monday 5/27/2013

Ideas for dinner-

stuffed shells
eggplant parmesan
pork marsala
salsa chicken
orange chicken
chicken and rice
honey chicken
shrimp fried rice
coconut chicken
kielbasa, potatoes and sauerkraut
pizza casserole
baked ziti
salsa verde
tacos
spaghetti
sloppy joes
chicken teriyaki
sweet and sour pork

Food Journal 5/26/2013

Breakfast- waffle and banana

Lunch- egg, cheese and green onion burrito

Dinner- 3 bean chili

I did have three cookies today that my husband brought home from work.

Food Journal 5/25/2013

Breakfast- waffle and orange. I have found that oranges do not fill me up like bananas used to. I ate the last orange today so tomorrow I will go back to bananas or try apples.

Lunch- nonfat plain Greek yogurt with honey and leftover pot roast with potatoes and carrots.

Dinner- hot dogs and zucchini. I know the hot dogs aren't good for me but it's a quick meal.

Food Journal 5/24/2013

Breakfast- orange and waffle

Lunch- hot pocket (bad, I know.)

Dinner- veggie quesadillas

Food Journal 5/22/2013

Breakfast- banana and waffle

Lunch- Subway

Dinner- Pot roast with carrots, potatoes and onions.

Tomorrow- buying some nonfat Greek yogurt

Food Journal 5/21/2013

I'm trying to eat healthier since my mom's heart attack last week so I thought I would blog about it too.

Breakfast- banana and frozen whole grain waffles. I think when I run out of waffles I'm going to buy whole grain or whole wheat bread. I can have toast for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch.

Lunch- Subway. I got the whole wheat bread. No mayo. Lots of vegetables.

Dinner- Buffalo chicken wraps. I'm making these. The chicken will be cooked in canola oil. The tortillas are whole wheat. The bleu cheese is low fat.

Tomorrow- going to buy some apples and oranges as snacks.

Menu Monday 5/20/2013

Here are a few ideas for dinner this week-

stuffed shells
chicken or eggplant parmesan
pork marsala
salsa chicken
orange chicken
chicken and rice
honey chicken
shrimp fried rice
coconut chicken
kielbasa, potatoes and kraut
pizza casserole
baked ziti
salsa verde
tacos
hot dogs
jambalaya
3 bean chili
spaghetti w/vegetables
sloppy joes
veggie quesadillas
chicken teriyaki

Since my mom's heart attack last week, I've been looking for healthier recipes. I've come to realize I could eat healthier too. Expect to see more recipes using beans and vegetables. I'm trying to cut back on processed food and eat more fresh food.

Take Care of Yourself

I found out recently that my mom had a heart attack. This was quite a surprise since she has never had heart problems before but she does have other medical issues. She also doesn't take care of herself. I've been telling her for years to change her lifestyle and now it has finally caught up with her. My dad is fifteen years older than my mom and he is healthier than she is. Simply lifestyle changes can prevent many medical issues. For example, stop smoking, exercise, and eating right can decrease your chance of getting certain diseases. Why not start today? If you won't do it for yourself, do it for your loved ones.

Is Your "Check Engine" Light On?

If your check engine light turns on in your car stop by your local Auto Zone and they will check it out for free. They can tell you why it's on and turn it off. Mine came on the other day and turns out it was just a loose hose. We fixed it and now everything is back to normal. If you check engine light turns on and you don't know why go to your local auto store and see if they can check it for free. It might be something you can fix on your own like a loose hose or cap. You can't beat a free service especially when it comes to car repair.

Menu Monday 5/13/2013

Here are a few ideas for dinner this week-

stuffed shell
chicken or eggplant parmesan
pork marsala
salsa chicken
orange chicken
chicken and rice
honey chicken
shrimp fried rice
coconut chicken
kielbasa, potatoes and sauerkraut
pizza casserole
buffalo chicken wrap
baked ziti
salsa verde
tacos
pot pies
fish tacos
hot dogs
sweet and sour chicken
jambalaya
chicken cordon bleus
bbq chicken
tomato ricotta pasta

How I Organize Coupons

Every Sunday I work on my coupons. I get the Sunday paper and clip the new coupons. I keep my coupons in an address book. First, I remove the expired coupons. I organize my coupons into categories - food, baby, pet, hair, razors, vitamins, and so on. Do whatever works for you. In each category I organize coupons by the expiration date. I hate finding a coupon that I want to use that's been expired. That's it. I work on it once a week and it doesn't take long. As long as you keep up with it, it should stay organized. All you need is the Sunday paper, scissors, and an address book or a coupon organizer to get started. Why not start today?

Book Review - Your Money or Your Life

I just finished reading Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. I loved it so much I'm reading it again. It will really change the way you think about work and money. It changes the focus from your paycheck and job to you and your energy and how you spend it. I highly recommend it. Read it and it will change your life.

Natural Cleaning Products

The two products I use to clean my house the most are vinegar and baking soda. You can use them together as a scrub or separately. They are cheap and natural. I buy a gallon jug of vinegar and put a little in a spray bottle for everyday cleaning. I use vinegar for mirrors, windows, counters, just about everything. There is a vinegar smell but it only lasts for a few seconds and then it goes away. I don't mind it. I also like to use vinegar and baking soda mixed for scrubbing my sink and shower. The uses for these two products are endless. You probably already have them in your house. Give them a try today.

Mother's Day Gift - Free Mug!

Do you need a Mother's Day gift? York Photo is offering a free 11 oz. mug using the coupon code MYMUG. You must pay shipping and handling which is $5.99. I designed my own mug and it didn't take long. I used one of their templates and uploaded two photos of my daughter. I've never used this company before so I hope it's nice. You must be a new member to get this deal. Sign up is easy and free. Something to consider if you're stuck on a gift.

For more information, go to yorkphoto.com and check it out. I think you have to order today (5/3/2013) for it to arrive by Mother's day.

Update (5/12/2013)- Spoke to my Mom today and she got the mug on Friday. She loves it! She said it's very cute. Whew!