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Guest Post for Modern Alternative Mama: Why I’m Not Paleo

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 31, 2013

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Today I’m over at Modern Alternative Mama with my Guest Post “Why I’m Not Paleo”

I’m a new contributing writing for Modern Alternative Mama. I have been reading Kate’s blog for years and have been learning so much information that has helped me with having a natural, whole foods lifestyle.

I’m so excited about this opportunity to write for her and I hope you go check her out!

Don’t miss my Trim Healthy Mama Review and Giveaway! read more

Best Posts Of December!

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 27, 2013

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In case you missed some of my recent posts during this busy holiday season. I wanted to give you the Best Posts of December!!!

December was a great month for us.

We celebrated Aidalyn’s 3rd Birthday on December the 2nd.

I got Honest about our house in my Honesty Pictures Blog Post.

I shared my Top Christmas Activities list.

I went shopping for the Best Gifts for Crafty Kids

We talked about Healing your Abs after Pregnancy and getting your flat belly back!

And I got in the Kitchen!

Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/kjgarbutt/5646262735/ read more

New You New Years!!!

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 26, 2013

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New Years is next week! I know you are already thinking about what you are wanting for 2014. Some of you make the same resolutions every year and by February they are already a thing of the past.

This year will be different. This year you will make a change and stick to it!

How? You may ask. Because We are all going to be a part of New You New Years!!!

So lets talk about what New You New Years is going to look like. Every week, a new challenge will be presented to focus on the whole week. It may be to eat one vegetable at lunch and dinner. Or maybe it could be focusing on eliminating white sugar for the week. Maybe we could even focus on adding a 20 minute walk in or another exercise each day for a week. read more

Story of a Stay at Home Mom

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 23, 2013

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Image from http://www.kitchenmonki.com

Story of a Stay at Home Mom

If a mom pours a cup of coffee,
Then the toddler will ask for eggs.
You make her eggs and cheese, but then she decides she would rather have oatmeal and pineapple.

You decide to not fight about it because eggs sound good to you… With your coffee – that is cold now. So you put it in the microwave.

Just as you sit down with your eggs and coffee, the baby wakes up and needs to be changed and fed.

You run upstairs, change baby, come back downstairs and sit to nurse. Feeling hungry and thirsty now because nursing does that… read more

The Best Low Carb Brownie in a Mug Recipe!

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 17, 2013

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This is my favorite low carb brownie in a mug that is sure to curb all your chocolate cravings. It is packed with protein too! When I was pregnant, I had gestational diabetes. I found that eating low carb was the easiest way for me to control my blood sugar from spiking. But I had intense pregnancy cravings! This was the recipe that I made almost daily to give me extra protein and curb my cravings the low carb way.

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.

What is a Low Carb Brownie in a Mug?

Basically, a low carb brownie in a mug is a quick and easy dessert that can be made in just a few minutes using a microwave. It’s a low carb single-serving brownie recipe that is mixed and cooked directly in a microwave-safe mug, eliminating the need for traditional baking methods (and easy clean up too!) read more

Honest Pictures: Exhibit A Monday

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 16, 2013

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Honest Pictures: Exhibit A Monday

I am not perfect! I will be the first person to tell you that I am not a good house keeper. I hate cleaning, but I like having a clean house. This problem didn’t seem to matter before kids. Once we threw a few kids in the mix, keeping the house picked up became a bigger challenge.

Here is the evidence

Messy living room… toys thrown around. We got in last night and didn’t bother picking up before bed.

Our child has poop issues… So the lesson of the week: Everyone Poops!

Our messy kitchen counter… Dishes are clean because my hubby is awesome! But clutter is starting to take over!!! It was clean two days ago.
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Trim and Healthy Christmas Goodies

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 12, 2013

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A Trim and Healthy Holiday Goodie Swap Party!

One of my favorite memories of the holidays is having a party where you all bake the best goodies to share. I would make all these tins full of goodies and give them to co-workers, neighbors and friends. It is an easy way to show people you are thinking about them without having a spend a whole lot of money during the holiday season.

You can share these goodies with other Trim Healthy Mamas or you can show how easy it is to follow the plan and eat such tasty foods!

Here is a list of the best Trim and Healthy Goodies to Swap at your holiday party!

Fudge is a must at a holiday goodie swap. One of my favorite memories is eating my grandmother’s fudge and divinity at her house on Christmas. That fudge was obviously not Trim or Healthy.

Thankfully, Trim Healthy Mamas can enjoy these fudge recipes this holiday while not packing on any pounds and enjoying the holiday season.

This first fudge is a cream cheese fridge fudge! It is sure to satisfy any fudgy creamy cravings you may have.

The Frugal LowCarber Brings us this Fridge Fudge

or you can try Gwen’s Coconut oil Fudge

I’m a sucker for nuts! Here’s Sheri Graham’s Caramel Pecans – Oh my! I also love Crockpot Cocoa Almonds from Stacy Makes Cents

Caramel Pecans

Gwen’s Buckeyes are sure to make the list!

Gwen’s Buckeyes

You can’t forget the cookies!!!

Cookies are the quintessential part of a Christmas Goodie Swap Party! Trim Healthy Mama do not fear! There are plenty of cookies that are healthy and will keep you Trim!

Here are Coconut Flour Cookies from Counting All Joy

Coconut Flour Cookies

No Bake Fudgy Cookies are one of my favorite cookie ever! So easy and so yummy too! I love the shredded coconut in these as well. You could add some almond slivers to make it extra special!

No bake Fudgy Cookies (S)

Almond Joy Bites from The Blue House Blog

Trim Healthy Almond Joy Bites

Ice Cube Tray Chocolate Covered Cheese Cake from DamyHealth.com

Ice Cube Tray Chocolate Covered Cheesecakes

Fill some bags of Stevia Sweetened Kettle Corn to give to teachers or friends!

Other recipes to try at your Goodie Swap:

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls read more

10 Best Trim and Healthy Mama Pumpkin Recipes

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 7, 2013

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I don’t know about you, but there is nothing better than a pumpkin treat in the fall. As most delicious and traditional pumpkin recipes are loaded with carbs, we are keeping it carb conscious with these top Trim and Healthy Mama Pumpkin Recipes. Let’s get in the kitchen!

I love Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

When the weather gets cooler, there is nothing better than a warm cup of coffee with a delicious pumpkin muffin or treat. That’s why it was so important for me to find healthy pumpkin recipes that were carb conscious so I can enjoy them all season long. read more

5 Best Gifts: Craft Kits for Toddlers

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 7, 2013

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Christmas is almost here

and everyone is making lists for toys and gifts to get their kids. Here is a list of my pick of Craft Kits that I know would be so much fun for the little toddler in your family.

These Craft kits are also good for learning and creativity. So instead of a new toy, think about getting your toddler some art supplies or one of these all in one craft kits. I know Aidalyn loves working on crafts on a rainy day or when we are having a slow morning.

1). Sticky Mosaics:

You can purchase here:

These mosaic sticky crafts are great for matching shapes and colors, plus following simple directions. You end with a pretty colorful piece of art that you can hang on a wall. They are sturdy and really a great activity! Aidalyn loves these so much!

2) Do a Dot Markers

Purchase here:

I’m not sure a toddler’s art supplies can be complete without Do-A-Dot markers. They are so wonderful! Aidalyn loves the Do A Dot Art Markers and I love that she can play with them virtually mess free! We bought a coloring book to go with the markers: Tales of the Mermaid Do-a-Dot Creative Activity Book The colors are so pretty and bold. They also are labeled really well for sight word recognition.

3) Paper Bag Puppets

Purchase here:

Creating Paper Bag animal puppets is a wonderful activity for language development and following directions. I can just see Aidalyn telling wild, imaginative stories using the paper bag puppets. So much fun to decorate and put them together, then you can play for hours after.

4) Tissue Art

Purchase here:

We bought this for Aidalyn and I think her favorite part is putting on the googly eyes. She loved the tissue art so much, I bought just a pack of tissue to play with and contact paper.

5) Giant Busy Box

Purchase here:

This set is much larger and has 16 activities in one box. Tons of learning opportunities. If you wanted an all in one set, this would be the way to go. It’s on sale right now (November) and seems like a great deal!

I hope the toddler in your life is ready to get creative and start exploring the little artist inside.

*** This post contains affiliate links. Your price stays the same, but I get a small commission for referring you that helps me keep this site running. These are all products that we love and play with all the time. I hope you enjoy them as well.

5 Top Christmas Activities

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 5, 2013

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It’s Christmas Time! This is the best time to create lasting memories for you and your kids. Here are my 5 top Christmas Activities for making this Christmas season special.

1) Advent calendar with activities to do each day

Tip Junkie has a great idea for your family! Each day you take off an ornament and you do an activities on the back. This is our Advent Christmas Tree. I used green felt from hobby lobby and cut out the shape of a tree. Then I just used yarn, clothes pins and tape to put everything together.

2) Go on a Christmas light tour

Richmond has a Tacky Christmas light tour and our neighborhood also has a Christmas light tour.

3) Make homemade Christmas Ornaments and crafts

Here are some cute ideas from BHG.com for easy Ornaments you can make with your kids.

Here are 38 easy ideas from Woohome.com

4) Go see a local Christmas Play

We are lucky that there is a cute little outdoor church play right down the road from us. They sang Christmas Carols and served hot chocolate and cookies afterwards. It was such a treat last year. What a good reminder of the reason for the season. read more

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Guest Post for Modern Alternative Mama: Why I’m Not Paleo

Best Posts Of December!

December was a great month for us.

And I got in the Kitchen!

New You New Years!!!

Story of a Stay at Home Mom

The Best Low Carb Brownie in a Mug Recipe!

What is a Low Carb Brownie in a Mug?

Honest Pictures: Exhibit A Monday

Honest Pictures: Exhibit A Monday

Here is the evidence

Trim and Healthy Christmas Goodies

A Trim and Healthy Holiday Goodie Swap Party!

You can’t forget the cookies!!!

Other recipes to try at your Goodie Swap:

10 Best Trim and Healthy Mama Pumpkin Recipes

I love Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

5 Best Gifts: Craft Kits for Toddlers

Christmas is almost here

1). Sticky Mosaics:

2) Do a Dot Markers

3) Paper Bag Puppets

4) Tissue Art

5) Giant Busy Box

I hope the toddler in your life is ready to get creative and start exploring the little artist inside.

5 Top Christmas Activities