Ideas for Local Spring Break Fun

Friday March 22, 2013
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Ideas for Local Spring Break Fun

It’s Friday, school is out and the kids are officially on SPRING BREAK! We will be in town so I’ve been trying to come up with a plan to keep us busy and having fun.   Here’s some of what we have planned — maybe it will provide some inspiration or fun for your...

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Fried Egg

Wednesday March 20, 2013
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Fried Egg

Eggs are a breakfast staple in our house — we eat A LOT of eggs.  For a long time, I always made my eggs scrambled — it was what I was used to and thought it was easy.  Then became a fan of omelets and made them for a while.  I’ve recently discovered fried...

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“Shamrock” “Rice”

Tuesday March 19, 2013
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“Shamrock” “Rice”

This recipe is neither Irish, nor rice, but it IS green — naming it shamrock rice is an intentional pun. Sunday was St. Patrick’s day, a date celebrated around the world to commemorate one of Ireland’s patron saints.   Kids love setting leprechaun traps and wearing green and all that fun stuff. However, we are neither...

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Menu Plan Monday 3/18

Monday March 18, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 3/18

Happy day after St. Patrick’s Day…  it’s one week til spring break and I am not prepared!  Hoping to figure out some kid fun and share it with you this week.  Here’s what’s cookin at my house Monday — Italian Sausage & Peppers & Onions + tbd veggies My kids for some srange reason...

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Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD

Friday March 15, 2013
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Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD

Last week we had two teacher conference days and took advantage of the time off to hit up the Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore. I had heard great things and was looking forward to visiting at what I hoped would be an off time, since most school systems would still be in session and spring break...

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Menu Plan… Tuesday 3/12

Tuesday March 12, 2013
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Menu Plan… Tuesday 3/12

Whoops, running a little behind this week.  Here’s what on tap. Monday — Grilled Delmonico Steak  + Roasted asparagus So simple but so delicious Tuesday — High Pockets Paleo Chicken Uses spaghetti squash as the “pasta” but also yummy without. Wednesday — Shrimp + Chicken Stir Fry Gonna be a random throw-together kind of...

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Menu Plan Monday 3/4

Monday March 4, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 3/4

Here’s this week’s plan: Monday – Autumn Stew Tuesday — Balsamic Pork Chops + Steamed Artichoke + Garlic Butter Sauce Use Kerrygold grassfed butter Wednesday — Coconut  Shrimp Soup Thursday — High Pockets Paleo Chicken Friday — TBD Note: all meals are generally paleo/primal, except as noted otherwise. My favorite sources for menu planning/recipe inspiration:...

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Nordic Cool at the Kennedy Center

Friday March 1, 2013
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Nordic Cool at the Kennedy Center

Last Saturday I took my oldest (9) and youngest (5) to the Kennedy Center to check out their “Nordic Cool” exhibit. The festival, which runs from February 19 – March 17, 2013 is: A month-long international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of...

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Menu Plan Monday 2/25

Sunday February 24, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 2/25

Starting up a new paleo challenge on Monday.  So happy the Girl Scout cookies arrived on Sunday! Here’s this week’s plan: Sunday — Kitchen Sink Stir Fry Throwing a whole bunch of leftover veggies into this Monday — Paleo Onion Soup Hamburgers  + Sweet Potato Fries + Salad Tuesday – Crockpot Pulled Pork w/ Homemade BBQ Sauce...

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Tips for Success on a Paleo/Whole 30 Challenge

Thursday February 21, 2013
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Tips for Success on a Paleo/Whole 30 Challenge

I was first introduced to the “paleo” style of eating when I participated in a nutrition challenge at my Crossfit gym last year.   I ended up being one of three winners.  We are getting ready to start another “Performance Nutrition Challenge” so I thought I’d share my tips for success. These tips should be helpful to anyone embarking...

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