Nanny to Mommy

This post was originally written 5/8/2015.

Diabetes is part of my family history. My dad had it and my mom recently was diagnosed. If you have been following me, then you know I have been trying to work on my eating habits and then work in exercise. We have been meal planning which has been a huge help. I know what we are making every night, I get to try different recipes, and it has been cheaper on our wallets. My aunt was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and shared this "Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe" with me. We didn't know what to call it, so I named it. She said she found it on a diabetes forum where recipes were shared, but that she has since tweaked it. She said she makes it in large batches for her family and they have it to munch on all week.

Sometimes, trying to encourage children to be healthy can be like talking to a brick wall. You’re not a chocolate bar, you’re not their favorite video game, so they don’t want to know what else you are going to suggest. This is not a healthy way to live though, not for an adult and certainly not for a child. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you can do to encourage your children to be as healthy as possible. Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

Celebrate International Dinosaur Day on May 17th -- and all month long!! -- with DinoMAYnia, presented by National Geographic Kids!

In honor of DinoMAYnia, a month-long celebration of all things prehistoric, National Geographic Kids is giving away a SUPERSIZED bundle of books and a very cool fossil kit that are sure to be devoured by dino-maniacs of all ages.

There are multiple to ways to make the filling. I think the next time I make it, I am going to add a Ranch dressing mix, but this time I kept it simple with mayo and cream cheese.

And I am so excited to share this super easy and very yummy recipe that I have decided to call Strawberry Brownies. They taste and have a texture like brownies, but I put them in cupcake liners to make them easier to serve when I made them for Easter. I saw a version of this recipe floating around for Valetine's Day and I thought I would take a shot at recreating them for a family get together. They were a definite crowd pleaser!