NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!!!

Let's talk about New Years Resolutions!!! 

What are yours this year?!  How are you going to make them happen this year?! 

How can we keep those resolutions? 
Let's face it, very few of us actually keep those big goals we makes!! So the first thing in keeping your resolution is to think about what you REALLY want. 

Weight is a HUGE resolution I hear about.  So I'm going to focus there for now.
Do you want to lose 10 lbs? Or gain 10? Or maintain that 20lbs you lost last year?  Or is your real goal to be healthy?  Why do you want that weight loss goal?

The first step for any weight related goal is to assess.   Do you eat well?  Do you know what the best foods for you are? 

The next step is to set goals to reach your end goal. 
What is the first thing you need to do to step towards your goal?  Do you have a support system?  Do you know what to do to lose/gain your first pound?  Start with a realistic goal. 

Next is to make a plan.
Write out your goals.

And finally.  Smash those goals!!

If you feel your resolution goals leave you feeling overwhelmed, call me today.  I want to help you reach every goal you set for yourself and more! 

(816) 803-5742

Fun Around KC Part 4!

Our final part of the check list!  What fun things did your family do this year? 

Bike Trolley Trail.
Tour the FREE Hallmark Visitors Center.
Imagine you’re in the Wild West at Antioch Park.
Eat delicious barbecue on a quest to find the very best.
Take a photo from the top of the National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial.
Tailgate at Kauffman Stadium or Arrowhead Stadiu

Ride all seven roller coasters at Worlds of Fun.
Build a giant Lego tower at Legoland Discovery Center.
Bottle feed baby goats at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead.
Touch a sea star at Sea Life Kansas City.
Cheer for Sporting KC.
Delight in delectable gourmet chocolates at Andre’s or Christopher Elbow’s.
Rent a paddleboat at Lake Jacomo.
Learn about Lewis and Clark at Fort Osage.
Sleep with penguins at the Kansas City Zoo.
Ride a bicycle across a high wire at Science City.
Watch a NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway.
Applaud the Kansas City Ballet at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Find faces in the woodwork at Vaile Mansion.
Visit the Fairy Princess at Christmas at the Kansas City Museum.

http://www.kcparent.com/KC-Going-Places/Fall-Winter-2015/50-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Kansas-City-in-the-Fall-and-Winter/

Do you have a veggie hater?

Many kids hate that dreaded green thing that invades their dinner plate.  Vegetables.  They aren't all green...but they are all "EVIL" if you ask a lot of kids.  So how on Earth do you get your kids to eat those ....well we won't say the word....? 

EGGS!!  If you mix veggies with eggs (dice them small!!!) it won't effect the texture and it's super easy to add that "special touch" kids will love! 

BAKED GOODS!! Zucchini bread and all kinds of muffins can be a great (and sneaky) way to get those veggies in! 

SMOOTHIES!!  Avocados, spinach, or kale in a blender with your kids favorite fruits?! Instant win!

PASTA!! Spaghetti a favorite?  Chop up some zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, or squash up and sneak it in there!  Or make zoodles or turn to the oh so yummy spaghetti squash and skip the noodles!

Want to read more?! 

https://greatist.com/health/40-unexpected-ways-add-veggies-meal 

Fun Around KC Part 3!

More amazing things for the whole family around Kansas City this winter!!

Hike at Ernie Miller Nature Center.

Visit the National Archives of Kansas City and explore their FREE exhibits.

Discover a masterpiece at the FREE Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Get FREE money at the Money Museum.

Taste test every flavor of Glace ice cream until you find your favorite.

Learn about the Santa Fe Trail at Cave Springs Nature Center.

Explore the Central Branch of the Kansas City Library, because any library with a parking garage painted with classic books has to be cool.

Tour the Harley-Davidson Factory, a favorite activity for ages 12 and up.


http://www.kcparent.com/KC-Going-Places/Fall-Winter-2015/50-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Kansas-City-in-the-Fall-and-Winter/

Recipe Monday!

IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS!!! Here are a couple main dish ideas!! What do you have for Christmas?  Turkey or Ham?


http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252854/fresh-ham-with-red-pepper-glaze/

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249964/turkey-tenderloin-with-cranberry-shallot-sauce/

Winter Emergency Foods

We prepare for emergencies that can effect us.  Winter emergencies can be anything from a car breaking down to a long power outage.  When you stock up your supplies they are put away and you usually don't think about them again until an emergency strikes.  A great idea is to at the beginning of the season before the weather changes, check your supply stash and make sure everything is still in date.  If you're storing supplies in your car how long does that water last?  How long do canned goods REALLY last?  What else can you have besides just canned beans and veggies??  Here is a list of great things and their shelf lives to add to your emergency pack!

https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information-center/self-reliance/storage-life-of-dry-foods

Here are some other great supplies to keep in your emergency pack!

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready/get-a-kit

Fun Around KC Check List Part 2!

The checklist continues!!

Ride a horse drawn stagecoach or sleigh at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop.

Stroll through a KC Area farmers market and find one new food to try.

Tour the Truman home in Independence.

Ride the Pumpkin Express or Santa Train aboard the Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad.

Take a tour of Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site, the only 19th-century textile mill in the United States with its original machinery still intact.



http://www.kcparent.com/KC-Going-Places/Fall-Winter-2015/50-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Kansas-City-in-the-Fall-and-Winter/

Recipe Monday!

Another yummy but healthy recipe!  This one is perfect for kids and for breakfast!

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/257003/banana-bread-french-toast/

Natural Solutions for Dry Skin

Dry skin and winter go hand in hand.  It can be miserable to suffer with dry itchy skin all winter.  Here are some great, gentle solutions for you to try out!

Baking soda baths. (1 cup per tub, make sure to path your skin dry! Don't scrub!)

Oatmeal (2 cups per bath, use lukewarm water not hot!)

Coconut oil (spot treat over night! After your bath coat your problem areas such as feet, hands, and elbows)

Try wearing cotton clothing to not irritate your dry itching skin.

Use a humidifier.

Read more about caring for your skin this winter here!

https://www.aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/skin-care/dry-skin

Fun Around KC Check List Part 1!

Winter around Kansas City is full of fun activities you can do with the family!!  

Walk the Country Club Plaza and admire the art and fountains. Three favorite events in the fall and winter are the Plaza Art Fair, the Waterfire Festival, and the Plaza Lights.

Stroll through Kauffman Memorial Gardens.

Explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Share a Skyscraper at Winstead’s.

Create a masterpiece at Kaleidoscope.

Imagine and play at KidScape at the Johnson County Museum.

Cheer for your favorite bull rider at the American Royal Rodeo.


Tour Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary in Louisburg and learn about big cats up close and personal.

Marvel at modern art at the Nerman Museum, where admission is FREE.

Take a tour of the Kansas City, MO, City Hall and go to the roof for amazing views of downtown.

http://www.kcparent.com/KC-Going-Places/Fall-Winter-2015/50-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Kansas-City-in-the-Fall-and-Winter/

Recipe Monday!

Christmas doesn't have to be full of unhealthy foods that add on tons of extra pounds!  We'll explore some yummy healthy recipes that you and your guests will love this Christmas seasons!!

Here is our first recipe!

http://www.eatingwell.com/video/7105/how-to-make-quick-lemon-garlic-marinated-shrimp/

December Health Awareness Month

• Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7)
• Safe Toys and Gifts Month
• National Influenza Vaccination Week (first full week of December)
• World AIDS Day (December 1)
• National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 4-10)