Another month, a few more pages written. I hope your pages are full of memories, struggles, and successes. Here is a peek at what’s been going on behind the scenes in my life along with my January Top 10 Healthy Meal Choices.
What a year 2017 was. I wish I could say that I am looking forward to 2018 but honestly it scares me. First off having a president that is quite ignorant, and could care less, to the care in which special needs kids need to thrive and become active members of this society is worrisome enough.
Last year Jane made such great strides, she is now social, going to parties, participating in school and classroom events, she even wants to plan play dates on days off. I haven’t been punched, kicked, smacked or called a bitch for 6 months. All my furniture, mirrors, and toys are in tacked I haven’t had to replace anything all year!! This is all thanks to ABA (applied behavior analysis) Therapy.
Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning. So, her confidence is up along with her test scores, but honestly, if our insurance (private pay) stops covering her therapy we will have to discontinue care. Now don’t get me wrong she still has Autistic meltdowns which can be frustrating, but things are better now than they have ever been.
Then there is the wind industry and the fact that they will possibly lose government funding, which will lead to many layoffs. This has my husband’s bosses pacing back and forth worried, which makes him worried, which makes me worried. We are all just a big bowl of worry lol
But!! We are blessed we have a roof over our head, good food in our bellies, and lots of love!!
Yes, folks, this is going to be a year of unexpected changes, which is scary and does make us worry. But!! What I can take out of 2017 (after Jane’s diagnosis, followed by losing my job, all that on top of dealing with an absent husband, not by choice but due to his work schedule, and a newborn) is we will get through it. We will grow from it, we will learn from it, we will be stronger thanks to it, and most of all we will be more ourselves than we ever have been. It’s funny how the toughest times in life show the most truth.
Yeah, I know I started off this post on a negative note… big no-no in the writer’s world. But!! I need to keep in honest and real because that is what I promised 2 years ago when I started this little blog in my very own corner of the internet.
At least once a month I will be writing a post like this, January Top 10 Healthy Meal Choices along with a monthly recap, just my whisking thoughts, rambling around in my brain, keeping me up late at night. So, you can get to know me a little bit more. But don’t think I will leave you recipe-less, no, heaven forbid I do that. At the end of each one of these posts will be my picks of the month’s healthy meal recipes. There will also be a recap of what you may have missed this month.
I wish you all a blessed new year, and I hope it is a smooth ride!! Let me know what’s new with you by commenting below, it’s sometimes nice to know you are not alone in the struggle whether it be good or bad!!
January Top 10 Health Meals Choices!!
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Ohhhhh, those all look super yummy!
Thank you!!
That skillet chicken looks really good! I love that eating healthy truly can be so tasty! Veggies taste great when cooked right! 🙂
You are absolutely right! Eating right doesn’t have to be bland and boring! To me, moderation is the key. I believe self-control is the hardest feat!
omg i want to make so many of these!! thanks for rounding it up! I think i’ll start with the crostini!
Thank you!! I love those crostinis for lunch delicious and simple!
I love that you “got real” in this post. There is always bad and I’m glad that you also pointed out the good. Life is a roller coaster. Also, thanks for the dinner ideas.
Thank you!! You put it best “life is a roller coaster” sometimes you are holding on for dear life others your hands are up as your both laughing and screaming! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
OMG! I saw someone make beet and sweet potato soup and that was the first time I saw beet in soup form. I think this is the recipe I will be trying.
Beet soup is amazing!! It is sweet and savory!!
All of these look so delicious! I’m going to have to try and make some of them!
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Thank you!!
I am all about zucchini noodles! I have yet to do them with pesto but that sounds divine!
It is an amazing pesto, and the recipe is so quick and simple. Perfect for busy weeknights!!
I agree!! How could Healthy look so good! One of these days I’m gonna actually try overnight oats.
I was on a big overnights oats kick last year!! They are perfect make ahead, keep you on the right track breakfast… I need to start making them again!!
I hope you continue to make progress with your daughter! And that zoodle recipe you shared looks amazing!
Thank you so much, I just hope the pending move doesn’t throw her off track too much. The zoodle recipe is amazing, and I love how most grocery stores are carrying the veggie noodles in the produce section now makes it much easier to make incredible dishes like that one!!
The shrimp tacos look absolutely amazing!!! I need to make those for my next taco tuesday!
Oh, they are one of my favorite. Pass the Tasty Blog make me so hungry her photos and recipes are all incredible!!
Oh man all of these look so good! I love just about anything with beets in it. And I love how a lot of these are vegetarian!
Thank you!! I am trying to have more plant-based meals this year!! I love veggies and so do my kids so why not!! Hope you are having a great weekend, let me know what you think of the beet soup when you make it!!
We’ve been eating lots of overnight oats. Great way to get a bunch of fruit into breakfast
It is a great way and so simple, takes only a few minutes to prep too!! And let’s not forget about the fiber you are getting as well, healthy all around!!
All of them look so delicious, but my favorite is the easy 20-Minute Shrimp Tacos!! shrimps are my favorite food and the tacos look amazing, will definitely try them ASAP! 🙂
Pass me the Tasty food blog is amazing she has a lot of incredible recipes on her site!! These fish tacos are one of our weeknight favorites…. I would say Taco Tuesday, but to be honest I usually can’t remember what day of the week it is these days. Hahahaha
Firstly, lots of prayers headed your way for the journey ahead! Secondly, it’s so hard to pick a favorite meal, they all look so yummy!
Thank you for taking the time to read the post!! And thanks for the prayers, it will surely be a wild crazy blessed ride. They are all really yummy, I have a try one recipe a week policy so who says you have to pick! I hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
These are some really interesting choices for healthy meal. I’m for sure gonna make the beetroot soup with coconut milk , full of Iron, it seems a great choice in winters.
It is really good, I like the fact that it is slightly sweet, it not only warms me up on cold night but helps curve my sweet tooth cravings.
Hey darling ❤ Food selections are irresistible! Love it!! I applaud you for your authentic sharing and love your courage to share! Blessings 💞
Thank you so much hun!!! I hope you have a wonderful week!!
I think my favorite is the overnight oats. I’m looking for a more healthy way to start the day, and this seems like a great option. I like being able to make it in advance, and then just grab and go. Thanks!
They are so good, and simple but like you said the best part is that they can be made ahead!!
Thank you for sharing this article! Very informative and helpful especially for people who does not know how to adjust to a lifestyle. Keep it up!
Love these ideas! What a wealth of yummy, healthy lunch-box ideas! Now I have no excuse to say what’s for lunch? All I need to do is revisit this helpful post for a spark of inspiration. Those are absolutely wonderful ideas for school lunches and for all others as well! Such healthy, appetizing and fun ideas in a beautiful and creative presentation! Thank you for your inspiration!