This year I want to have a healthier Valentine’s Holiday. I don’t want to binge on chocolates and candies like I have done every other Valentine’s Day in my life. So, I wanted to celebrate my making myself delicious smoothies this year as a treat instead.

I figured that I would make the smoothies either pink or red to keep the Valentine’s spirit. I’ve started trying a powder called RightSize Smoothie for weightloss (since it is a new year). So far I have been using it for a few days and I can already feel a difference. I actually like this product and trust that it works. The best part is that it even tastes good!

These are some of my favorite recipes and I hope you give them a try as well!

Berry Man-I-Low

• 1 scoop RightSize Slend-A-Berry
• 6 ounces light apple juice
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 cup ice

Creamy Berry

• 1 scoop RightSize Slend-A-Berry
• 4 ounces of fat free milk
• 1/3 cup fat free blueberry yogurt
• 1 cup ice

Raspberry Crush

• 1 scoop RightSize Slend-A-Berry
• 6 ounces fat free milk
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1 cup ice

Strawberries N’ Cream

• 1 scoop RightSize Skinni Vanilla
• 6 ounces fat free milk
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 cup ice

Tropical Strawberry

• 1 scoop RightSize Slend-A-Berry
• 6 ounces light orange juice
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberry
• 1 cup ice

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I will be reviewing Grab Bags when I receive mine next week, so don’t forget to check back for updates!

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I purchased the BeActive Brace last month and waited almost a month and a half to receive it. I have to say I was pretty annoyed that it took so long to ship to me. However, now that I have finally received it, it was definitely worth the wait.

I have tried many things in the past to help me with my back pain, but I have never tried a brace before. I would have never thought that a leg brace would help me with my back in any way.

Shortly after putting on the brace, I felt relief. My back pain was not nearly as bad as it has been in the past. The brace is really easy to put on and use too. I was able to slide it on my leg and velcro it with ease. I have a larger calf and it fits perfectly. The points that it targets on my leg must be correct, because it has really helped with my pain. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend because it has helped me. It is inexpensive and it could help improve your life by relieving some back pain.

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My favorite memories of Christmas are waking up early in the morning and jumping into my moms bed with all my brothers and sisters. My mom would get up and make us hot chocolate and my favorite…gooey Cinnamon Buns! I want to give my daughter the same great memories and hopefully you can do the same with some of these delicious Christmas morning breakfast recipes!

Banana Breakfast Sandwiches by Sugar and Charm

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole by Complete Recipes

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole by Lemon Sugar

Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls by The Recipe Critic

Hash Brown Eggs Nest with Avocado by The Cooking Jar

Hash Brown Eggs Nest with Avocado by The Cooking Jar

Bacon Egg & Cheese Wreath by Cakes Cottage

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes by The Recipe Critic

Recipe Makes 12 Appetizers

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 12 slices of bacon
• 6 jalapeño peppers

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Cut all of the jalapeño peppers in half, lengthwise, and remove seeds
3. Mix the cream cheese and sharp cheddar in a bowl until evenly blended and fill jalapeño peppers with mixture
4. Cook bacon in the Bacon Wave for just a few minutes so that it is still floppy
5. Wrap bacon around stuffed pepper and secure with a toothpick
6. Arrange peppers on baking sheet and bake until crispy, approx 15 minutes

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One of my all time favorite desserts is Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are the greatest dessert that anyone has ever whipped up…EVER. I really love baking them and having them fill the house with their delicious aroma! They also remind me of all the fun times I had growing up baking with my mom. We would bake for hours some days and I really loved it and I love the memories I have now from those times.

Anyway, this is the recipe that we have used my entire life and they are so delicious. They are soft and chewy, but won’t fall apart. They are just the absolute tastiest, so here you go! Enjoy!

Ingredients

14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray the cookies sheets
2. In a plastic bowl, place the butter and microwave for 30 seconds
3. Once the butter has cooled, add both sugars and beat until fluffy with mixer
4. Add the vanilla and eggs, mixing in between
5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt
6. Beat on a low speed, just until they are all combined
7. Fold in chocolate chips
8. Roll the dough into small balls and place on cookie tray and cook for 10 minutes

*Do not over bake, even if the cookies do not look fully done they will cook a little more outside the oven. You don’t want to burn them!!!

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1. Since you have procrastinated for so long, it’s a good idea to make a to do list and have it with you at ALL TIMES throughout the day! You’ll probably remember things as your going along too, and will need to have the list handy to add additional tasks.

2. Buy things that are already made and done for you. Grab cheeses and sliced meats, from your local grocery store, for a delicious appetizer. Also, make sure to pick up some already made pies and cookies (or have your guests bring dessert).

3. The microwave is going to be your best friend today my fellow procrastinator. Cook your raw potatoes in there instead of boiling them. Actually, you can also buy store bought potatoes. They make delicious ones that you can heat up in just a few minutes!!

4. If you decide to make roasted potatoes throw them in with your turkey to cook, alongside any veggies you have made. You’ll have a few less things to think about that way.

5. Pick up some Stove-Top Stuffing!!! Even though it’s from a box, it’s SO delicious and most people won’t know it’s from a box. It’s an essential part of Thanksgiving Dinner, but doesn’t have to take all day to make.

6. You will never appreciate Pillsbury Biscuits as much as you do when you procrastinate on holiday meals. They come pre sliced…just add the butter!

7. Make big batches of mixed drinks, so you don’t have to get tons of different types of alcohol. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and money! No one will even remember how last minute your party was.

8. Make sure your dishwasher is empty before you start the holiday meal madness. You won’t be sorry about this one!

9. Don’t forget what this holiday is truly about. Be thankful for your health and thankful that you get to spend this time with your family…even if they are crazy!

I love the holidays because I feel like I get to spend a lot more time with my daughter. She is very crafty, so any opportunity I have to craft with her, I will most definitely take! This year we started with Halloween crafts but I forgot to take pictures of those (very sad). However, I was definitely not going to forget this time so I have some pictures of our Thanksgiving crafting.

It is super easy to make and almost mess free! What could be better than that?

I hope you have time to sit down and spend some time with your children this Thanksgiving. This is a great way to spend time together and these are the moments you’ll always remember. Happy holidays and enjoy!

1. Start out by helping your child trace their hand with a colored pencil.
2. Cut out the hand leaving a little extra room outside of the colored pencil to make the hand appear larger.
3. Spray the adhesive on the paper hand and attach it to the larger side of the pine cone.
4. Cut out a triangle for the beak and an oval for the gobbler. Also, make head shape.
5. Spray all of these pieces, again with the spray glue, to attach.
6. Lastly, tie a few pieces of pipe cleaner around the “turkeys neck”.

**You can also add other small things. We chose to add an interesting leaf to our turkey’s feathers. You can also spray them with glitter to give them some extra sparkle!

They will make very cute center pieces at Thanksgiving dinner.