Stretch your grocery budget

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on April 1, 2009

I’d like to introduce you to two of my favorite bloggers to visit. These incredible moms help me find the best deals when planning my meals and preparing my grocery shopping list.

Head over to Gather to see who you should meet to be in the know!

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The ELFF Diet

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on March 29, 2009

What’s the ELFF Diet, you may ask.

Well, head over to Gather where I’ll tell you all about it and the incredible lady behind it.

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Not so ordinary

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on March 18, 2009

Are you someone who is capable of creating beautiful meals for your family that are always fabulous? Or do you flounder through your menu planning, only to throw together the usual, at the last minute? I am certainly not a great cook, nor do I have the ability to put together a menu that is down-right to die for, so most days my poor family has to endure meals that are quite ordinary.

I found a way to change all that, and I shared my little secret on Gather the other day. You can read my article HERE!

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Incredible

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on March 9, 2009

Do you remember my breakfast challenge and all the egg talk, here at From Dates to Diapers, last fall? I really enjoyed writing these posts, and making these fun dishes and snacks with my kiddos. Most all, though, I was happy to discover that eating healthy can, in fact, be very fun and affordable.

incredibleeggI was thrilled when the American Egg Board asked me to share my stories on Gather. Starting this week, I will be sharing stories of “incredible” people out in the blogosphere, as well – people who are all about eating and living healthfully. In fact, I published my intro and a quick hi today, and would love for you to check it out and leave me a comment!

Will you join me on Gather as we look at incredible people?

Do you know an “incredible” blogger who is dedicated to helping people eat healthier? This could be a person who cooks, or possibly one who enjoys helping others with meal planning, creating a healthy diet or saving money on groceries. Let me know and perhaps I will highlight them!

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Eggs – Are they all they’re cracked up to be?

November 8, 2008

Tweet Over the last 30 days, as I’ve partnered with the American Egg Board, you have heard me talk a whole lot about eggs. I have shared some scrumptious recipes, all including eggs. I’ve kept track of the results from eating eggs every morning (in various forms). I’ve talked about buying eggs, storing eggs, preparing [...]

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Take-A-Break Bars

November 8, 2008

Tweet Not only are these bars a healthy snack, but they are easy to make and a big hit with the kiddos, too! here’s what you need: • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional• 1 1/2 cups chopped mixed dried fruit• 2/3 cup oatmeal• 1/3 [...]

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Breakfast is important!

November 7, 2008

Tweet My 30 days experiment is coming to an end. I am not, however, going to give up eating a protein-rich breakfast. I cannot tell you how much better I feel, how much more energetic I am throughout the day, and how my mood has been changed for the better, just because I made sure [...]

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German Pancakes, Dutch Babies, or Pannkaka

November 6, 2008

Tweet We made German Pancakes for the first time the other day. I really wish I had come across this recipe before now… Katja has informed me that these are called pannkaka in Sweden, and pannukakku in Finland. La Mama Naturale says they are best with lemon and powdered sugar. And, Melanie calls them Dutch [...]

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies

November 5, 2008

Tweet I got this recipe from a Nestle cookbook, years ago, and it has always been a favorite. Try them for a sweet, scrumptious snack…. They’re sure to become your favorite, too! here’s what you need: 1 1/4 c. softened butter, or margarine2 c. sugar2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla2 c. flour3/4 c. Hershey cocoa1 tsp. baking [...]

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Grocery Shopping on a Budget

November 4, 2008

Tweet I just recently shared with you some tips for making shopping with the kiddos a bit easier, but do you have a hard time staying within your food budget when you head to the store? As I shop for my family of eight, I certainly find myself struggling to not overspend. But sticking to [...]

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Take-Along Breakfast Special

November 3, 2008

Tweet Breakfast doesn’t have to be . . . well, breakfast! I made these Take-Alongs for a quick and easy lunch today, on english muffins. These make for a great on-the-go meal! here’s what you need: 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon-and-tomato-flavored French dressing 4 [...]

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Gotta Love ‘Em!

November 1, 2008

Tweet You all have been hearing me talk about my breakfast challenge and how I’ve been incorporating eggs into my diet, you’re seeing me cooking with eggs and involving my kids in the process, but I don’t think I’ve told you yet why I’m so dedicated to this challenge. Well… it’s because I truly think [...]

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I’m a Believer!

October 31, 2008

Tweet I have become a believer in breakfast! Eating a protein-rich breakfast every day certainly has it’s benefits… More energy throughout the entire day! I can tell you that when I don’t eat a breakfast that includes an egg (or two) I certainly do not feel the same. It truly is amazing to think that [...]

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Shopping with the Kiddos

October 30, 2008

Tweet My kiddos go most everywhere with me, including grocery shopping. I know, go ahead and ask – Are you crazy? Aren’t you afraid you’ll lose one of them? The answer is YES, but I take them with me anyway! Shopping with my kiddos certainly is challenging, but we have some simple rules that we [...]

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Graham Cracker Pudding

October 29, 2008

Tweet This pudding was super easy to make with my kiddos. The protein from the eggs in this recipe makes the graham crackers puff up while the custard pudding is baking, making it fun to watch, too! here’s what you need: • 8 x 11.5 inch baking dish• Cooking spray• 24 sheets of graham crackers• [...]

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Kitchen Time Savers

October 28, 2008

Tweet photo courtesy of radhiya With six kiddos and a busy schedule, I am always looking for ways to save time and energy, even in the kitchen. Here are some of the ways that I save time in the kitchen: Plan and Prepare Ahead I generally plan our menu up to two weeks ahead of [...]

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The Importance of Protein

October 27, 2008

Tweet When I was pregnant with each of my babies, the change before and after I had a good protein-packed breakfast was dramatic. It was like I’d wake up on the wrong side of the bed, until I ate. My wonderful husband would get me a good breakfast burrito, or a protein shake, and suddenly [...]

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Pound Cake

October 25, 2008

Tweet I had some of this scrumptious cake in Bentonville and begged for the recipe. Thank you, Christie! Today my twins helped me make this cake for my birthday… It’s super easy and affordable! Let me tell you, this cake is quite the treat! here’s what you need: 2 cups sifted flour2 sticks butter, softened2 [...]

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No Breakfast = Bad Day?

October 24, 2008

Tweet Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yes, I know this to be true. Aside from the known nutritional benefits of making eggs a part of a balanced breakfast, I am living proof that eating them for breakfast is the best way to insure a good day. After eating breakfast every day [...]

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Old-Fashioned Egg Salad

October 23, 2008

Tweet This afternoon I was making Egg Salad for lunch, and thought I would share the recipe that I found. There are many variations of this easy and affordable dish, but I’m a simple gal and just like to enjoy it in a sandwich! Ingredients * 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise* 2 teaspoons lemon juice* 1 [...]

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Affordable, Healthy Foods

October 22, 2008

Tweet The words affordable and healthy can very rarely be found in the same sentence. When I think of healthy foods, I automatically assume these foods cost more. Think about it – vitamins, supplements, and other such products are generally higher in price than the average foods, right? When I was blog-hopping today I saw [...]

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Keep ‘Em Fresh

October 21, 2008

Tweet Due to my breakfast challenge, I am learning quite a bit about eggs. I thought I would share some of the important things I have discovered when it comes to buying, storing and preparing eggs. After all, proper handling and storage is perhaps the most important factor in determining freshness in any food. Freshness [...]

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