Top Pregnancy Concerns

It seems I know a lot of pregnant woman right now. So I found this article that I thought would be good to pass along. I hope it helps.

Happy Healthy Monday

Whew what a weekend.  Cooper is officially 3. Where does the time go.  He is in train heaven right now. He was so happy and had a great party and time at the zoo. I will have pics soon of the cake. We couldn’t find our camera so my SIL had to take pictures for me.

So needless to say I was too busy to step on a scale this weekend nor did I want to this morning. Lots of junk from the party but I did lots of walking at the zoo so I hope I didn’t do too much damage. I have lots of cake to eat. I know some will say throw it away but let me say this, I didn’t spend $90 on a cake to throw it away.. LOL I hope hubby eats it and I will be taking some to my bowling girls Thurs night.

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Divorce with Children

This is a guest post written by Eugene Aronsky

Newly divorced, watching your children peer out the front window for their father to pick them up for the weekend can be tough.

It’s even tougher to watch them run to the window, bending the blinds, to peek if dad hasn’t arrived yet! Getting used to trading off time with the kids can be really hard, and not just on the upkeep of your window shades and your new found expense of window cleaning because you’re little ones new habit of peeking out the window looking for dad every time they hear a car outside!

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Happy Healthy Monday

I hope you all have a fabulous week. Work has been so busy but it’s a good thing. This week I will be prepping for Cooper’s b-day on Saturday. It will be a day at the zoo and a party that night. Thankfully we are getting the food catered in so we don’t have to cook. We will cook some sweet corn though.  Will pick up his cake that is costing a fortune on Friday night. Even seen the cake shows on TV where they actually sculpt cakes? Yeah that I what I get Cooper. This year it’s Thomas the Train. It’s will be the number 3 with train tracks on it with Thomas coming out of a tunnel. I can’t wait to see it.

On the weight loss front I lost another lb this week which I am super excited for. I will take any loss I can get. This week I am back to bringing my lunch everyday so again, ideas would be great. I have noted the ones from last week and thanks, great ideas.

I am excited the blogging carnival is Earth Footwear. My pair are starting to break down so a new pair would be awesome. They help my plantar fasciitis so much it’s unreal.  They allow me to shop without pain. They are awesome. I really would like a black pair to wear with dress pants to work.  Thanks Earth Foot and Mamavation for opening my eyes.

Congrats to the Mamavation Moms for their success. I can’t beleive this is their last week. Wow where did the time go. I look forward to following you after this. Sorry I feel so out of the loop on Twitter because I am not able to get on as much and miss a lot of the conversations. I miss chatting with you all but please don’t forget me!!

Here is your recipe for the week.

Spring Fruit Tart

Celebrate the sweetness of spring with this stunning tart, bursting with the flavor of fresh, seasonal fruit.

With only five ingredients, including your favorite fruits such as red raspberries, sliced mango and kiwifruit, this recipe is a breeze to make.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 22 mins
Cooling Time: 1 hr refrigerating

Servings: 8

Ingredients 1 pkg. (16.5 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Bar Dough
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fruit (raspberries, sliced mango, kiwifruit and/or bananas)

Directions PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom.*

PLACE whole bar of dough in prepared pan. Allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes. Using fingertips, pat dough gently to cover bottom and side of tart pan.

BAKE for 22 to 25 minutes or until lightly golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled cookie crust to within 1/2 inch of edge.

ARRANGE fruit as desired on top of cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove rim of pan; slice into wedges.

*If tart pan is not available, press cookie dough onto greased pizza pan or baking sheet to measure an 8-inch circle. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until lightly golden. Nutritional Information

Calories: 200	Calories from Fat: 110	Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g	Cholesterol: 35 mg	Sodium: 130 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g	Dietary Fiber: 2 g	Sugars: 14 g
Protein: 3 g

Music is Power

Sidewalk Prophets has one of my favorite songs right now. Really listen to the words.

Learn anything from the words? I know I have.

Happy Healthy Monday

Well I did manage to lose a pound this past week so I am excited by that considering I didn horrible on bringing my lunch to work. I am getting bored with what I am bringing so if you could PLEASE give me some ideas I would appreciate it.

Work has been soooo busy and I love it. I love that I am learning something new. I pray this is a job I can stick with forever. I am tired of changing every few years. I do like my new boss and the people I work with which is a HUGE change and a good one. Less stress equals less eating!

Goal for this week is to get the the gym at least twice this week PLUS get started doing the Wii again. I am going to try to do with with my 2yo so it makes him feel a part of it. Wish me luck on that!

I hope eveyone has a super duper week.. now here is your recipe to drool over.

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