Top 10 From London, England from a 5 Year Old

England Trip Top 10

by Little C.

Here it is! Part one of the London England Top 10 through the eye of our youngest (5 year old). Do you have little kids traveling to London? Grab your cup of coffee, be inspired and get ready to smile as we reflect and remember their favorite destinations, tasty foods and see the holiday through their perspective.

1. My Favorite Food in London was the Chips which we call French Fries. We ordered some yummy chips when we went to Windsor Castle. We even ate right across the street from the HUGE caste.

2. Riding the “Triple” Decker Bus" which is actually a double decker bus was so cool. I got to sit on the top by the front window to watch the driver go. They get really close to the cars, trucks and people. I rode the 212 to catch the underground at Walthamstow Station

3. I stayed at a castle called Woolley Grange while I was near Stonehenge. It was so cool and they had tons of stuff for kids. They even had to pools. That was my favorite part.

4. After seeing the movie, Kid who would be King, I was really excited to see Stonehenge. My favorite part was listening to the cool recording as I saw the site. But guess what there is cool henge where you can still touch the huge rocks and maybe even talk to a wizard. That was really neat.

5. London has the coolest armor with a whole building called the “white tower” for sword, armor and play at the the Tower of London. I followed along with Mission London to find different armor.

6. Another castle that has really cool armor is Windsor Castle. It has really cool swords.

7. Just a short walk from Paddington Station (I got to pick up a cool bear clock) is a fun park. I played forever on the ship at Hyde Park.

8. You have to ride the cable car to see the O2 Center!

9. They also have very cool boat tours down the Thames. They gave me a coloring book and crayons to play with on our trip.

10. Did you know the cars drive on the other side of the street than we do.. Do you know why they do? It all goes back to the Medieval Time with Jousting. There is a really cool travel museum in London you should check out.

Summer Fun Weekly Menu

This weeks menu is ready! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Monday: Chicken Nuggets from a Mom on Time Out (S)

Tuesday: Tacos Salad (E) It’s Taco Tuesday, mine as well join in!!

Wednesday: Spaghetti with low carb noodles or spaghetti squash

Thursday: Hot Dogs in a Lettuce Bun with green fries

Friday: Low Carb Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Saturday: Whole Roasted Chicken (FP) This is one of our favorite InstaPot recipes and it’s been a while since we added it to our recipe.  What do we do with our extra bones? Chicken Stock of course!

Sunday: Ground Turkey Spaghetti with Sugar Free Sauce with Spaghetti Squash (FP)

Treats and Sweets

Marshmallows (FP) Page 389 We’ve gotten into using Gelatin and really love these gummies. They are so easy and quick to make!

Mango Creamsicles Page (S) 368 for a little sweet on a hot summer day

Chocolate Gluccie Puddings Page (FP) Page 351

Our Weekly Menu- First Week of Summer!

We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms. Whoohoo it’s the first week of summer break and we are ready for an exciting summer!

Monday:  Whole Roasted Chicken (FP) This is one of our favorite InstaPot recipes and it’s been a while since we added it to our recipe.  What do we do with our extra bones? Chicken Stock of course!

Tuesday: Tacos Salad (E) It’s Taco Tuesday, mine as well join in!!

Wednesday: Hillbilly Chicken (S) Like the bacon wrapped  chicken from a couple weeks ago, this is a similar find with a creative yummy twist.

Thursday: Lazy Lasagna (S) Page 140 in the book Trim Healthy Mama

Friday: Low Carb Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Saturday: Pan Seared Chicken with Mango Salsa (E) Full of a little sweet a little savory flavor, this is a perfect meal for a hot summer night. See recipe below

Sunday: Ground Turkey Spaghetti with Sugar Free Sauce with Spaghetti Squash (FP)

Treats and Sweets

Marshmallows (FP) Page 389 We’ve gotten into using Gelatin and really love these gummies. They are so easy and quick to make!

Mango Creamsicles Page (S) 368 for a little sweet on a hot summer day

Chocolate Gluccie Puddings Page (FP) Page 351

For the Chicken

• 1 pound chicken

• 1/2 cup Egg whites

• 2 low carb tortillas

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

• Italian Spices

• Salt and Pepper

• 1 tsp. Nutritional Yeast

• Coconut Oil Spray

1. Into a blender, place two low-carb tortillas, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of salt and petter, a tsp. of nutritional yeast, a varsity of Italian Spices to your mix and blend into a meal.

2. Dip chicken first into the egg whites and dredge through the tortillas mixture to coat on each side.

3. Spray a large skillet with coconut oil and place over medium heat. Cover, and continue cooking 3-5 minutes, turn over over and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Cover with mango salsa and serve warm 

Ingredients

• 1 cup mango cut into cubes

• 1 cup strawberries cut into cubes

• 1/2 cup blueberries

• 1 can diced Rotel tomatoes, drained

• 1/2 cup corn cooked or raw

• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

• 1/4 cup feta cheese

• cilantro chopped

• 1/4 cup red onion chopped

Combine all above ingredients, mix and place onto of prepared chicken.  Feeling spicy, add a jalapeno or two.

Last Week of School Menu

We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms. It’s the last week of school for our kids this week and our daughter’s 10th birthday! It’s sure shaping up to be an exciting week!

Menu

Monday: Spaghetti (FP) with ground turkey, Dreamfield Pasta for the kids and Spaghetti Squash for the adults.

Tuesday: Hubby Lovin’ Chicken  (S) Page 218 of the book, Trim Healthy Table This is Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison’s newest book and it is filled with yummy delicious wholesome recipes to try. This delightful chicken dish adds a unique blend of spices for a creative and is a family favorite

Wednesday: Quiche Bites (S) with eggs, cheese, bacon and peppers. I also created a fun crust from riced cauliflower, cream cheese and baking blend. I’ll post the recipe soon once it’s perfected.

Thursday: Hot Dogs and Brawts

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 310of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday:  Eggroll in a Bowl (S or E) page 63 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbookwith our own added additions such as water chestnuts, baby corn and sprouts.
Sunday: Creamed Spinach and Bacon-Smothered Chicken page 219 of the Book Trim Healthy Table

For my Sweet Tooth: Skinny Peppermint Patties  page 380 in the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Low Carb Brownies with Chocolate Chips Pecans. I was sold on this recipe when I read add coffee. Chocolate and Coffee, yes please!

Our Weekly Menu Memorial Weekend

Our menu is ready for this their week in May.  With this busy time of schools wrapping up their end of the year activities, our Menu Choices are quick, easy and kid friendly.

Monday: Grilled Hotdogs and Hamburgers with Sweet Potato Fries cooked in the Air Fryer.

Tuesday: Easy Peasy Pizza Casserole page 126 of the book Trim Healthy Table

Wednesday: Spaghetti with Ground Turkey & Spaghetti Squash for the noodles.

Thursday: Wise Shepard’s Pie page 134 of the book Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook.

Friday: Low Carb Pizza for Pizza Movie Night!

Saturday: Cornish pasties with Low Carb Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescentsfrom My Fling with Food  (S) as the pizza crust.

Sunday: Creamed Spinach and Bacon-Smothered Chicken page 219 of the Book Trim Healthy Table

For my Sweet Tooth: Skinny Peppermint Patties  page 380 in the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Low Carb Brownies with Chocolate Chips Pecans. I was sold on this recipe when I read add coffee. Chocolate and Coffee, yes please!

Our Weekly Menu and a Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas!  We hope your day is filled with love and fun with your family.  We are celebrating by headed out to Farm to Table Breakfast (and maybe a hike around the lake if the weather holds).  Thank you to my husband and our three babies for the the breakfast of yogurt and berries and loads of homemade gifts and cards.

Our menu is ready for this their week in May.  With this busy time of schools wrapping up their end of the year activities, our Menu Choices are quick, easy and kid friendly.

Monday: Fish with Baked Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday: Hot Dogs with Zucchini Fries

Wednesday: Low Carb Crustless Taco Pie from Simply So Healthy

Thursday: Spaghetti with low carb noodles or zucchini zoodles

Friday: Low Carb Pizza for Pizza Movie Night!

Saturday: with THM Crescent Rolls Low Carb Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescentsfrom My Fling with Food  (S) as the pizza crust.  The quest for the perfect Trim Healthy Mama  pizza crust continues

Sunday: :Insta Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken  In order to blend into our Trim Healthy Lifestyle, I will substitute glucosamine for the thickener and use Braggs Liquid Amino Acids for the soy sauce

For my Sweet Tooth: Skinny Peppermint Patties  page 380 in the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Our Mother's Day Weekly Menu

We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.  This upcoming week brings us to Memorial Weekend.  What special plans do you have for the holiday?  We had a quick trip to the beach a couple hours away for a relaxing get-away.  In addition, I have a few extra dessert items posted.  My babies will be in the kitchen helping me bake some extra treats to have on hand. For our full menu, Click Here. Click here for more information on and about Trim Healthy Mama.

EGGROLL IN A BOWL: (S or E) page 63 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook with our own added additions such as water chestnuts, baby corn and sprouts.

Tuesday: Bacon Wrapped Chicken (S) Page 50 of Necessary Food by Briana Thomas 

Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash (S) -Sub baking Blend for flour

Thursday: Trim Mac Salad (S) Page 181 from The Trim Healthy Cookbook

Friday: THM Pizza Casserole (S)

Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner-Stuffed French Toast – See below

Sunday: Armadillo Eggs (S) from Home Sick Texan One of our family favorites with a little different recipe. We didn’t get a chance to make this yummy meal on Saturday so I put it back on the menu for the start of the week.

Our Yummy Snacks and Treats this Week

Sticky Buns(S) These look Amazing! I can’t wait to make them tomorrow!

Coconut Macaroons (S) Three Ingredients but so yummy, I’m excited to try this recipe.

Cookie Dough Dip

Coconut Squares (Made with Coconut Condensed Milk)

THM Strawberry Stuffed French Toast (E)

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons berry Triple Zero Yogurt 

  1. 1/3 cup egg whites

  2. 1/4 cup almond milk

  3. 4 tablespoons low carb tortilla crumbs or almond flour

  4. 1 tablespoon xilitol 

  5. 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

  6. 8 strawberries hulled and sliced

  7. 8 slices sprouted grain bread or low carb tortillas

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish whisk the egg whites and almond milk together.

2. In another shallow bowl, combine 2 tablespoons low carb tortillas or almond flour crumbs, 1/2 tablespoon xilitol and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

3. spray non-stick frying pan with coconut oil. To assemble the French Toast, spread a slice of bread with 1 tablespoon Triple Zero Yogurt. Top with two sliced strawberries and cover with a second slice of bread. Dip first in the egg white mixture and then with  crumbs. Fry over medium-high heat until golden brown.

4. Continue the same way with the other slices of bread.

5. Serve warm with additional strawberries.

Our Weekly Menu

Happy Sunday!  Our Menu is ready for this week. We follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan keeping us healthy and full of energy.  Wanting to learn more about this lifestyle, check out the Trim Healthy Mama Website, Book or numerous facebook pages for more information.

Monday: General Tso’s InstaPot Shredded Chicken (S) In order to blend into our Trim Healthy Lifestyle, I will substitute glucosamine for the thickener and use Braggs Liquid Amino Acids for the soy sauce.  I’ll also replace the sugar with xylitol.

Tuesday: Tomato and Bacon Soup  (E) from BabyBabyLemon

Wednesday: Creamless Creamy Chicken (FP) page 78 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Thursday: Carne Guisada (S) from My Heart Beets

Friday: Perfect Pizza (S) page 211 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Saturday: Pressure Cooker Cacciatore (E) from Whole 9 Life

Sunday: Jalapeno Onion Burgers (S) page 178 of the Trim Healthy Mama CookbookTrim Healthy Mama Cookbook

For My Sweet Tooth: Chocolate Berry Wedding Cheesecake page 332 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Our Weekly Menu with Strawberry Syrup

It’s Spring Break in the House and along with it Easter Weekend. With Strawberry Farms in full season, It’s time to add some “berry” delicious foods to our dinners.

Monday: Low Carb Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents from My Fling with Food 

Tuesday:Mexican Quinoa Tacos (E) from Chelseas Messy Apron

Wednesday: Curry Chicken  (S) from Paint the Kitchen Red 

Thursday : Instant Pot Crack Chicken  (S) Adventures of a Nurse 

Friday: Pizza Night Movie Night

Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner (E) Strawberry Pancakes with Strawberry Syrup (See Below)

Sunday: Easter Dinner (S) Baked Ham with Glaze and non starchy veggies

Strawberry Pancakes (E)

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup baking blend

• 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder

• pinch of salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups egg whites

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

• 1 cup blended strawberries

• almond milk or water, if needed, to thin the pancake batter

Instructions

Pour oats into the blender and mix until powered form.  Add the rest of the ingredients into the blender and blend well until a smooth texture.   Lightly coat a non stick griddle with coconut oil spray and set heat to low/low-medium heat.  Pour pancake size amounts onto the griddle and cook until brown. Flip and repeat.

Strawberry Syrup (FP):

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries smashed

• 1 cup blended strawberries

• 1 cup water

• 3 Tablespoons Xylitol

• splash of vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp. of xanthan gum or glucomannan

• pinch of salt

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan except xanthan gum  Bring to a boil, then simmer.  While whisking, add xanthan gum.  Continue to simmer until sauce thickens.

Our Weekly menu!

Our Weekly Menu

This weeks menu is ready! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Menu

Monday: Hot Bacon and Egg Salad page 307 in Trim Healthy Table. Savory, Simple and Delicious!

Tuesday: Snatch n ‘em up chicken tenders. Page 238 of the book Trim Healthy Table.

Wednesday: Ranch Hard Taco Salad page 200 in the book Trim Healthy Table.

Thursday: Loaded Philly Cheese Meatloaf Page 218 in the book Trim Healthy Table.

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 310of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday: Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole (s), Quick & easy, this recipe will be a welcome treat!

Sunday: Chicken Enchiladas (S) – I’m excited about this delicious meal choice!

Sweet Treats

Gorilla Bread:  This recipe was as huge hit! I even had couple with my breakfast the next morning.

Sugar Free Cinnamon Donuts * See Below!!

Our Weekly Menu anyone for Donuts?

This weeks menu is ready! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Menu

Monday: Lazy Lasagna (S) page 140 of the book Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook. Our family favorite, this savory dinner is easy to double and free for another meal.

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday with a Twist, Cornbread Crusted Mexican Pie page 132 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook.

Wednesday: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf, (S) rich with flavor, this quick and easy menu choice will be perfect for the first week of school.

Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie (S) with leftover chicken made with Mozzarella Bread 

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 310of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday: Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole (s), Quick & easy, this recipe will be a welcome treat!

Sunday: Chicken Enchiladas (S) – I’m excited about this delicious meal choice!

Sweet Treats

Gorilla Bread:  This recipe was as huge hit! I even had couple with my breakfast the next morning.

Sugar Free Cinnamon Donuts * See Below!!

*Recipes*

Air Fried Brussel Sprouts

• 1 Bag of Frozen Brussel Sprouts

• 1 tsp xylitol

• 1 tsp black strap molasses

• salt and cayenne paper to taste

• coconut spray

Line the Air-Fryer with foil.  Spray the Brussel Sprouts with coconut spray. Sprinkle salt and cayenne paper xylitol and molasses onto sprouts.  Mix and add to the air fryer. Cook for 15-18 mins until toasty.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (S)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 c baking blend

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• ¼ c natural sweetener

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ½ c greek yogurt

• ¼ c nut milk (coconut or almond)

• 1 egg

• 2 T oil

Cinnamon “Sugar” Mixture

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 cup sugar

• ¼ cup melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix dry ingredients, sugar and cinnamon

2. Mix in yogurt, milk, egg and oil

3. Stir well

4. Fill greased muffin pans ⅔ full

5. Bake @375 for 15 minutes

6. Remove immediately from pan and roll in melted butter

7. Combine cinnamon & natural sugar (Sweet Blend)

8. Roll donuts in cinnamon mixture

Or look check out the Basic Donut on page 268 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook for a different recipe on THM donuts.

Our Weekly Menu: Kids Choice

Our Weekly Menu

Kids Choice

I can’t be the only Mama that struggles to find a menu that agrees with their children. After a particulary “fun” week of kids gagging and winning at the table (which is oh so lovely- insert eye roll), I told them they were in charge of picking out this weeks menu. So this morning I handed them each a cookbook and and them choose a dessert and two meals each. Here is this weeks menu designed by my children.! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Menu

Monday: New Year Eve!  Tzatziki Cucumber Salad and Grilled Chicken page 266 in the book Trim Healthy Table with Super Moist Trimtasic Lemon Cake page 392 of the book Trim Healthy Table

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday and Mangosicles (E) page 367 of the book Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook.

Wednesday: Sweet Potato Bar (E) with Chocolate Truffle Cake (S) page 302 of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner and Time for Lime Cake or Cupcake page 306 Trim Healthy Table. 

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 252 of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday: Saturday Soup: Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup page 256 of the book Trim Healthy Table with Lemon Poppy Boost Muffin page 368 in the book Trim Healthy Table

Sunday: Sunday Spaghetti and Mini White cake with butter cream frosting page 294 Trim Healthy Table. 

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• I am more positive! 

• I am less stressed! 

• I have more time with my kids.

• I am able to travel and work on the go.

• I do work when I want, where I want.

• I do business on my terms.

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Yes, I do have to put time into my work both in writing and in business. But it’s time that I choose to work in the flexibly of my day. I am up at 4:45 to work, but that is my choice that I happily make!

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Our Weekly Menu

This weeks menu is ready! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Menu

Monday: Spaghetti with low carb pasta  (E). My three sure love their spaghetti.  For them we pair it with low carb pasta. For the adults we use spaghetti squash for our noodles. Looking for an easy and quick way to cook your squash?  Check out this blog for directions for a InstaPot Version.

Tuesday: Tacos (S) Low carb tortillas with ground meat, avocados, cheese and whole fat yogurt in place of sour cream and we have an easy but quick meal.

Wednesday: Brinner night (S), page 279 & 336 of the book Trim Healthy Table. Waffles, bacon and eggs for dinner?!  Yum!

Thursday: Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli (E) page 82 of the book Trim Healthy Table. This recipe has an S (satisfying fats) or E (energizing healthy carbs)  option.

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 310of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday: Little Sweet little spicy drumsticks (S), page 221 of the book, Trim Healthy Table. For a fun little treat tonight, flavorful chicken legs with Brown “Sugar” Air-Fried Brussel Sprouts!*

Sunday: Chicken Noodle Soup, We sure love our Briana Thomas recipes. What’s not to love about comfort food in a bowl.

Sweets for the Week

• Glazed Crumb Cake (S) Page 305 of the book Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Air Fried Brussel Sprouts

• 1 Bag of Frozen Brussel Sprouts

• 1 tsp xylitol

• 1 tsp black strap molasses

• salt and cayenne paper to taste

• coconut spray

Line the Air-Fryer with foil.  Spray the Brussel Sprouts with coconut spray. Sprinkle salt and cayenne paper xylitol and molasses onto sprouts.  Mix and add to the air fryer. Cook for 15-18 mins until toasty.

Happy International Women's Day 2019

International Women’s Day 2019

On this Friday, March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. The theme this year is #BalanceforBetter. Just how can we create a world that has a better balance for gender equality? Let’s start by celebrating women’s achievement. Who remembers the iconic song from Marry Poppins, “Sister Suffragette”? As a young girl watching the movie I didn’t fully appreciate the Lyrics . Now as a mother of two young girls, I see the incredible value in teaching our history to our young girls. With that in mind I welcome you to track down one of the following books to read to your children.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

Let’s teach our young ones just what women have accomplished. Empower our younger generation to see how we are truly resilient and amazing.

On my facebook post today I wrote this message for my sweet girls:

Today on #Internationalwomenday always remember:
❤️ You are unique and special
❤️ Bring the Lord and positivity into your daily practice
❤️ Shine with life and love
❤️ Find joy in all around you 
❤️ Make friends and keep those friendships alive
❤️ Be proud to be a girl and a woman 
❤️ Women are amazing 
❤️ Don’t take things for granted (your relationships, your health and your success)
❤️ Believe in miracles 
❤️ Be kind
❤️ Laugh daily
❤️ Strive to succeed
❤️ Embrace fear and do it anyway 
❤️ I pray that we always have The kind of relationship you can talk to me about anything, your worries your fears, your anxieties, I’m here for you.
❤️ You are loved, you are appreciated and you are amazing
❤️You are capable of incredible things 
I’d love to hear from you! How will you teach #balanceforbetter?

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Our Weekly Menu

This weeks menu is ready! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Menu

Monday:Hillbilly Chicken with Air fried Brussel Sprouts (S) Similar to bacon wrapped chicken, this is a similar find with a creative yummy twist.

Tuesday: Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Casserole (S) page 132 of the book Trim Healthy Table.

Wednesday: Chef Salad (E/S or FP) Pile the veggies on a bed of kale or spinach and enjoy. For protein consider boiling eggs, cutting up deli meat or adding some cheese.

Thursday: Trim Mac Salad (S) page 181 of the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 310of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday: Shepards Pie! (S) We are prepping for St. Patrick’s day coming up in 1 week!

Sunday: Chicken Marsala- (S) from Bake at Midnite .  In order to make it fit Trim Healthy Mama guidelines, I am omitting the pasta and using baking blend with parmesan cheese as my breading.

Sweet Treats

These Mint Brownies (S) look delicious and easy!

Grain Free Irish Soda Bread

Big Island Top 10 by Oldest S!

Big Island Top 10

by Oldest S

Welcome to our oldest adventurous journey. Part three of the Big Island Top 10 is here. As told through the eye of our oldest girl (9 year old sweetie S). Do you have little kids traveling to Hawaii? Grab your cup of coffee, be inspired and get ready to smile as we reflect and remember their favorite destinations, tasty foods and see the holiday through her perspective.

Learning on the Go!

1. Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park was my favorite place to visit. It was clear weather with a little rain when we went to the Captain Cook Site. It has a rich history filled with artifacts. I love learning about different religions. This place was very fun because all of the statues of Gods and Goddesses. I learned a lot. Did you know that Lono was the God of rain, peace, prosperity, agriculture, wisdom and learning. Also, Kapu was the sacred law of the culture. If you broke it you would be put to death unless you swam across the rocks to make into the Island of Refuge. There would be blessed by a priest and forgive.

2. My other favorite food is Liloki Cheesecake. Liloki cheesecake has a creamy inside with whipped cream on top. It’s like eating a cloud with a sweet center. Coffee Shack in Captain Cook.

3. In the same location as the Island of Refugee is a pretty Botanical Garden which also explains a lot of religions across the world and it included lots of beautiful flowers and statues.

4. On our second day in Hawaii, I made a luau in the backyard. If you want to make your own luau, here is what you need: music, correct clothing (grass skirts and colorful outfits), tiki torches and palm branches, so you can dance with them. You also need a flower for your hair (we used hibiscus), you need to practice your dance moves and a tropical scenery for the stage.

5. You know what was cool? I loved buggy boarding on the waves! You can get on top of the waves or even inside of them. Riding the waves is like flying. Go to the Hapuna Beach Park . AKA, The Wave Beach. I was also able to body surf without the board. When you body surf, it felt like you were flying over the wave. Sometimes when you are caught in the wave it feels like you are sucked into the wave. The weather was cloudy but warm.

   Steps for Boogie Boarding from my Travel Journal

   1. Take the boogie board to the ocean.

   2. Step to the water for a good wave.

   3. Climb onto the boogie board and rest against it.

   4. Lean the back of the board down then kick to catch the wave.

   5. Enjoy your wave.

6. The weather was cloudy with a little sun on the Friday we had to leave Hawaii. Today we got to see the seahorses and even hold one. I sure liked holding the seahorses!! I learned that seaweed is grown with salt water. It is very good for you with all sorts of vitamins and minerals.

7. The weather was slightly sprinkling and I walked into a cloud forest wichi is where it is very misty. The activity of this day was a coffee factory and shop in a cloud forest called Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. I loved walking through a cloud forest and the best food was a chocolate covered coffee bean. I learned that coffee started in Africa. Oh and while we were there I saw a wild board and a monarch butterfly.

8. The weather was very, very hot and we went to an Octopus farm. I learned that octopus live to only 18 months old in captivity. The suction cups on an octopus are really sticky so don’t pull your hand away if it startles you. Otherwise you will harm it.

9. The weather was hot and humid and we decided to go on a really long hike down a twisty mountain side. My mom, brother, sister, Dad and Grandpa hiked down to a black sand beach and vivid green meadow. I learned that bamboo could be found in Hawaii. We also bamboo sticks to hike back up the canyon. It was very beautiful.

10. We had brunch at the Mona Kea for January Birthdays. The round dumplings were delicious and I learned that when whales mate they splash out of the water and whoever makes the best performance wins the female.

Check out the trailer I made for a longer family video.

The Botanical Gardens, Out to Lunch, Touching the Octopus and the House of Refuge!

Our Weekly Menu

This weeks menu is ready! We follow the guidelines of Trim Healthy Mama developed by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison and we encourage you to check out their website, books and various social media platforms.

Menu

Monday: Bacon Crusted Chicken (S) Bacon and Chicken!  Yumm!  This is going to be a crowd pleasing meal.Tuesday: Light and Fluffy Quiche (S) * See my recipe below!

Wednesday: Pizza Chili (E) * See my recipe below!

Thursday: Chicken Nuggets (S)- One of our favorite family recipes, our chicken is baked not fried but just as popular.

Friday: Low Carb Pizza, (c/o) crust made with Cheese bread sticks on page 252 of the book Trim Healthy Table. 

Saturday: Blackened Fish Tacos (E), page 60 of the book, Trim Healthy Table. Crispy fish packed with a yummy beans and low carb tortilla

Sunday: Instant Pot Crack Chicken  (S) Adventures of a Nurse 

Sweets for the Week
Soft Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (S) page 400 in the book Trim Healthy Table

Pay off day Brownies (S) page 401 of the book Trim Healthy Table

Light and Fluffy Quiche

Ingredients:

• Optional Pie Crust

• 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blended Cheese

• 1 cup mozzarella Cheese

• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

• 4 oz Cream Cheese

• Green Onion

• Handful of Kale

• Cooked Sausage Bites

• 4- slices Cooked and Bacon Crumbles

• 8 Eggs

• 1 cup Whipping Cream

• 1 Tablespoon Italian Spice Blend

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Layer the Pie Crust or Baking Dish with Cheese, Kale, Sausage, Cooked Bacon and onion.  

2. In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, and then add salt, pepper and Italian Spice blend . Beat until smooth and pour over cheese and meat.

3. Place prepared pie in preheat oven (375 degrees F)  If using a crust you may choose to cover with foil to protect it. 

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Remove the foil, if used and continue to bake for 15 mins if the quiche is not set. 

Insta-Pot Pizza Chili

• 2 pound ground turkey

• 1 medium onion diced

• 1 tsp butter

• 2 cans RoTel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

• 2 cans of the following beans (Black, any kind of White & Kidney)

• 1 – 2 Tablespoons chili powder (depending on how spicy you like your chili)

• 1 Tablespoon cumin 

• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup chicken stock

• Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup chicken stock low sodium

• 3 ounce can of tomato paste.

• 2 cans of sugar-free pizza sauce

Press Sauté button and add butter and onion and ground turkey. Once the onion and turkey has been cooked, turn off Sauté mood and add the rest of the ingredients. Close lid and pressure cook on chili at High Pressure for 30 minutes, followed by Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.

My Trip to the Big Island 2019 by Middle L.

Big Island Top 10

by Middle L.

Look at that Lava! That’s an octopus!! We are pointing at the flag or Earth at the Paleaku Gardens Botanical Garden.

Are you ready? Part two of the Big Island Top 10 is here. As told through the eye of our middle girl (7 year old Middle, Sassy L). Do you have little kids traveling to Hawaii? Grab your cup of coffee, be inspired and get ready to smile as we reflect and remember their favorite destinations, tasty foods and see the holiday through her perspective.

1. One of my favorite foods in Hawaii was Snow Cones. We tried a few places for Snowcones and my favorite was Ululani’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice , just like my brother. It’s NEW downtown Kona! My favorite flavor is mango, passion fruit and coconut. I didn’t like ice cream inside.

2. My other favorite food is Liloki Cheesecake. You have Got to stop by and try the best pie I have EVER had at the Coffee Shack in Captain Cook. Just wait until you see the view. WOW

3. I got a new friend at Captain Cook’s landing (Puuhonau o Honaunau). Her name is Stingy the Stingray! Another friend for my stuff animal army!

4. We were able to do our own hula! Here’s what you need: tiki torches, palm tree branches, hula costumes, music, a flower for your hair (we used hibiscus), and-that’s all.

5. Seeing family was one of my favorite parts of Hawaii. I love to snuggle with my Nana and Papa and play with my cousins.

6. Dolphins and eels up close are so cool to see. You can see both of them and walk through a waterfall at the Hilton Waikoloa VIllege. Plus you can even ride a train and a boat. My Nana and Papa attended their conference at this hotel.

7. Volcano National Park has steam vents from a REAL volcano. It’s a huge crater and once I even got to walk through a lava tube. This time they were closed because of last year’s eruption. But, I did get to walk over a lava tube at the Paleaku Gardens and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation.

8. You know what was cool? Surfing in the waves! I got to ride a real wave in the ocean! We tried a lot of beaches but my favorite was, the Hapuna Beach Park . AKA, The Wave Beach.

9. My number one goal was to see the seahorse. Last time we came to the big island, it was my favorite moment. So on the very last day, this year, we took a trip to see the seahorses. Did you know you get to hold a seahorse. You have to make a coral with your fingers and stay very, very still. They will hold onto your fingers and it feels so magical. Guess, what?! This time we even wet to an Octopus farm. Which one is better for me? Well, the seahorses of course! But my Mom loved the octopus and you get to play a really LONG time with them. Make sure you listen to the directions, just ask my Mom.

10. We almost missed our plane! No problem. We ran like a crazy bag of cats and caught our next ride. It was pretty funny-and fun.

I’m holding a seahorse!! Walking on the black sand beach. Sitting on a log after a long walk. My Papa and me!

Big Island Top 10 from our 5 Year Old

Big Island Top 10

by Little C.

Here it is! Part one of the Big Island Top 10 through the eye of our youngest (5 year old). Do you have little kids traveling to Hawaii? Grab your cup of coffee, be inspired and get ready to smile as we reflect and remember their favorite destinations, tasty foods and see the holiday through their perspective.

Shaka, In front of the Octopus Tank and a really big chocolate bean!

1. My Favorite Food in Hawaii was Snow Cones. We tried a few places of Snowcones and my favorite was Ululani’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice NEW in the heart of Kona!

2. Riding the Waves and Swimming in the Pacific Ocean. We tried a lot of beaches but my favorite was, the Hapuna Beach Park.

3. I went hiking with my Papa and my family. It was a long hike down a twisty, turny, bumpy road to Pololu Valley.

4. Seeing the Octopus was really cool. I was nervous to touch it but my sisters did. But, I did play with the octopus and their water toys.

5. I LOVED holding the seahorse and seeing the sea dragon. It was so cute. I had to make a coral reef with my hands and the seahorse’s tail held onto my fingers.

6. We stopped by a chocolate farm and that was delicious. They gave us three different samples. But, you have to book ahead because we couldn’t go on the tour, they were full..

7. We saw a volcano at Volcano National Park. But the lava tubes were closed. We did see some lava tubes at the Paleaku Gardens and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. You just can’t walk through them.

8. The Paleaku Gardens was pretty. We walked through a spiral maze to find the flag. I held the map!

9. The Isle of Refuge was pretty cool. We heard from a Ranger and saw some statues and old huts.

10. Most of all I loved playing cards and swimming with my cousins.

On a hike with my Papa and a few pages of my journal.