An apple a day keeps the doctor away… so why not try applesauce?

February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you like apple pie, you’ll want to add this recipe to your collection. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a breakfast meal, a side dish or even as a dessert.  When I make this for my family, it is usually completely gone before it even has time to cool!

Homemade Apple Sauce with Agave:

  • 8 medium apples, peeled and cored
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup (you can use sugar but agave is just as good and better for you!)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Once softened, mash apples with fork or potato masher. Serve warm or cold.

 

Filed Under: Nutrition

Who put me in charge of these people?

February 11, 2012 By 1 Comment

I’ve always been a girly girl.  You know, the kind of girl who likes to wear makeup, sport a funky nail color and get her hair done every six weeks. I like the color pink. A lot!  I don’t like violent movies (so loud). And I don’t like scary rides at the amusement park.

So how did I get here?  I am the mother of seven- and nine-year old boys.  You know, the kind of boys who think burping and the word “poop” are hysterical.  Boys who enjoy anything that explodes, shoots or makes a loud noise (particularly a noises that mimic a farting sound).  These are boys who will kick each other as the other is walking past, just because.

Who thought it was a good idea to pair me with these two creatures I call my sons?  Well, whoever it was (thank you, God), I can’t imagine being anything other than the mom of these two boys!  And for the last nine years, I’ve been working tirelessly at ensuring these little beings are living healthy lives — eating the right foods, staying physically active, listening in school, being nice and knowing how to handle life’s ups and downs.

This is my amusement park ride.  Only, this one I board willingly. This one, while scary and utterly dizzying, is also completely fulfilling and unbelievably fun. Riding this roller coaster is how I choose to spend my life.

And so this is my blog.  This is where I will share my challenges, successes, discoveries and moments of hilarity in my quest for a happy and healthy family and a happy and healthy me.

Filed Under: Mom's Musings