February is American Heart Month! This month I plan to bring you heart-healthy recipes on a budget. Heart disease runs in my family and I think it is important to try to control what I CAN control. The way I nourish my body is one thing I can control…
I believe wellness is more than just health. I believe wellness encompasses all aspects of your life, including financial. I like to save money and I do A LOT of laundry. I came across a post on Pinterest [original post linked here] detailing how to make your own laudry detergent…
A couple of years ago, I started to follow the “adding” philosophy. It’s also how I talk to my patients about health. ADD in healthy foods and behaviors. Don’t focus on taking things away. Focus on the ADD. The healthy foods and behaviors will overtake the unhealthy this…
I CANNOT believe the summer is almost over. Really. I think I probably say this every year, but this year I REALLY mean it. I am NOT ready. Partly because we have an unfinished pool in our backyard (it will be complete soooooon!) and partly because I am not ready…
We are going to be busy every night next week (why do I do that to myself), so I went ahead and put together a Kroger clicklist order to pick-up in the morning with quick and easy meals! Feeding my family is a big way that I save money…
Sun safety is very important. There are several ways to prevent skin cancer. If you missed my first sun safety post, read it HERE. Sunscreen is a VERY important way to prevent skin cancer. Unfortunately, there is SO much misinformation about sunscreen out in the world right now. The misinformation…
In this week’s post, I am going to talk specifically about diet changes that apply to those with high cholesterol, at risk for high cholesterol or heart disease. I want to first start by saying diet won’t fix everything. It won’t. Even with all the lifestyle changes…
Not sure what to have for dinner this week? Not sure what to have for dinner this month? Look no further! I have rounded up a list of the most common recipes I fix. It’s good to keep a list and just rotate the recipes! Sometimes, I have…
I don’t know about you, but I spent a lot of years without sunscreen. You know what I like to say, “Now that I know better, I do better!” Now, I wear sunscreen on my face EVERYDAY. I am trying to keep it looking young and healthy for as…
Over the last several months, we have played A LOT of games! We were a big game family pre-COVID, but quarantine has taken our board gaming to the next level. If you follow me on Instagram (@angiebgrubbs), you know we LOVE to play games as a family. We…
I get asked for this recipe at least once a week. It is quick and easy and SO GOOD. It is a one-dish meal that has it all: protein, carbs, veggies, and flavor! This chicken pot pie is also very cost effective. I try to keep the ingredients on…
It is currently snowing as I type this, but I am getting ready to share Spring and Summer clothes with you! About this time every year I get tired of winter clothes and start searching for Spring and Summer wears. My recent Target haul did not disappoint. If you follow…
When I sat down to write this post and gathered my recipe list from the last few months, I realized I did not really cook much! BUT, what I did cook was delicious. A lot of it can also double as comfort food. This time of year always brings out…
A few weeks ago, I decided to stocked our freezer. We have a small deep freezer in our garage that we originally used to store breast milk for both our children. Now, we use it to stock up with our favorites! My children think it should be filled with ice…
The love of a Crockpot was instilled in me at an early age. As the youngest of four children with two working parents, my mother used the Crockpot frequently for dinners. As a working mom of two, I can definitely appreciate the frequent use of the Crockpot. Who doesn’…
In times of stress, I tend to shop a lot. I am not endorsing this as a healthy coping mechanism, just telling you the truth! My shopping was a little bit all over the place this week, so here you will find a random collection of Friday Favorites, but it…
How do you manage your stress? What do you do for yourself when times get stressful? First, give yourself grace. Lower your expectations. Do what makes you happy. Drink water. And don’t forget to breathe. I am not going to pretend that I always deal with my stress…
Every Friday I round up my favorite things on my Instagram stories. This has been well received, so I am going to turn it in to a weekly blog post! It has been a LONG week for me. I spent most of my time on a virtual conference. On one…
It’s the start to a busy week around here! I’m in a virtual conference all week, so the meal plan is short, contains leftovers and the week will end with frozen pizza for dinner! And guess what? That’s OK! My husband made pulled pork…
It’s a cold and rainy Sunday morning here in KY and I am trying to plan out our meals for the week. Once a week, I sit down and look at our calendar and plan out meals. I do try to plan out every meal — breakfast, lunch…
It’s soup season, y’all! The beginning of fall also marks the beginning of soup season. Am I right? I can’t think of a better food to warm you up on a cold night than a hot bowl of your favorite soup. The temperatures start to dip and…
Alright, friends, I am back on the meal planning train. Honestly, it makes my life a lot easier if I plan out our meals based on our schedule. Meal planning also saves money and reduces waste. Win, win! This week, I am sharing with you 4 dinners that we are…
On the weirdest of Derby Days, we went apple picking. My Kentucky friends will know what I mean and well, it’s 2020, so not much makes sense right now. Last weekend was The Kentucky Derby, Labor Day and our first apple picking trip. A pretty great weekend with…
Who’s ready for Fall? Usually, I would say, NO WAY, but this year, I am ready. Bring on the change of season! I am ready for some change in the air around here! With the change in seasons comes that weird transition time where we have no idea what…
The season of busy just keeps getting busier. I have a 4-year-old and 6-year-old and I know this is just the beginning. Balancing car line pick-up, late nights at work, ZOOM meetings to meet the teachers, and the list goes on. I know many of…
OK, y’all asked and I am delivering! A post dedicated to quick and easy dinners with little to no prep. Yeah, sometimes you can prep to save time and I will give you those tips, but it’s not always necessary. Life is getting back to busy…
We. LOVE. Games. Like, REALLY love games. It’s the best thing to get the whole family involved and having fun! I also like to use games as a learning tool. The kids are learning numbers, colors, counting, etc. while having fun. You don’t always have to…
I have 3 rules when going to the grocery store, (1) don’t go hungry, (2) don’t go without a list, and (3) don’t bring anybody with you. HAHA! Going to the grocery counts as my alone time these days. So, first, if you go…
Meal planning is helpful for several reasons. It keeps my nutrition in check, helps to save money at the grocery, and decreases food waste. I meal plan weekly. Once a week I sit down with my calendar and write down what we are going to eat for the week, including…
What am I going to do with these kids tomorrow? I have asked myself this question more times than I can count since March. Late at night when I can’t sleep, I search the internet for ideas. I have found some duds, but I have found some WINNERS…
I got back in the groove in July. I meal planned, found some great recipes and did lots of cooking. It felt good. Real good. I love sharing my recipe finds with you all. I know how it is to think for the millionth time, “What are we having…
So, I have baked approximately 37 loaves of banana bread since March. Anybody else feel this way? There is just something about a warm, fluffy piece of banana bread. Add butter on top and you’ve got a perfect snack. A few weeks ago, I found myself once again…
OK, let me set the stage for a minute. It’s Friday night, you’re exhausted, you have cooked dinner all week and the last thing you want to do is spend your Friday night in the kitchen. Or maybe you are looking for a dish to take…
My kids’ birthdays are back-to-back! It can be exhausting, but it is fun that little sister doesn’t have to wait too long after big brother for her special day! We started the day again with our favorite local donuts (Donut Days in Lexington, KY), went…
To be honest, I didn’t have much of a meal plan for May and June, but I did manage to cook some yummy recipes that are worth sharing. We love to cook and try out new recipes. This experience has been nice to slow down and actually…
I have to admit, birthdays were a little different around here this year. I will start by saying, I did spend more on this year’s birthdays than normal, but “not normal” circumstances called for it, I think! For birthdays, I try to make it a…
Say that 5 times fast! HA! I love a quick grab and go eat. A few weeks ago for a family gathering, I was trying to come up with something to make for a snack/appetizer type eat. I made these tried and true salsa roll-ups and it got…
Mexican cuisine is my FAVORITE. I went meatless back in March (for Lent) and ate lentils for the first time. I have started to eat meat again, but cooking with lentils is here to stay. On my March/April Recipe Round-up post you will find a lentil taco recipe…
My kids are at the age now (4 & 6 years old) that I don’t need a diaper bag, but I still need to carry a bag with me filled with kid necessities! Now that things are starting to open back up, we are taking day trips to…
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!! For 2020, this looks a lot different than our typical summer, but we still plan to make the most of it! Outdoor play is our favorite type of play. I have been scouring the internet for new games and things for the kids to…
Are you looking for an easy weeknight meal that the entire family will love? Well, maybe not the 3-year-old, depending on the day, but she doesn’t get to be a judge. Right? Anyways, my husband and I have been cooking this meal for several years. The…
This week I am going to share how I “reel it back in” after days, even weeks, off my routine. I know we have all been out of our “normal” routine now for several weeks. I function best in a routine. I feel best in a…
Do you have a Trader Joe’s near you? Do you wonder what all the hype is about? Well, I did too, honestly. I was resistant to loving Trader Joe’s when we first moved to Lexington. It is in an inconvenient location and I truly didn’t know what…
All meatless recipes in this round-up! Am I a vegetarian? Nope, but I did go meatless for Lent. Truth is, I actually enjoyed it. I’m really not a big meat eater. I enjoy meatless meals, getting creative, and finding other sources of protein. I hear meat may…
Are you struggling to figure out what to eat this week? Now that we are eating all our meals at home plus one thousand snacks a day, a plan is helpful! This week I am going to include breakfast, lunch and dinner. See last week’s post to check out…
I have been trying to make the weekends fun, while still staying safe and healthy at home! Last weekend I made a special dinner (see below) and we played board games. A Special Dinner For dinner, I made a charcuterie board. It was a HUGE hit with the entire…
OK, I will be honest, I haven’t had a meal plan for over a month. I sat down today and decided I was going to fix that. Meal planning is beneficial to me for a few reasons (1) it saves money, (2) it makes dinner time less stressful…
Online shopping has been my go-to during this crazy time we are living in. I get a lot of questions and comments about my style. Honestly, I am a huge fan of basics in a wardrobe and I don’t wear much color. I like to have…
Easter may be a little different this year, but I plan to make the day as normal as possible for the kids. We will be waking up to Easter baskets, attending our church service online, enjoying an Easter brunch and likely doing multiple Easter egg hunts. Is anybody still trying…
Keeping kids busy for 12+ hours a day is challenging. I thought I would share some of our favorite things from the past few weeks. I am talking about things that are still semi-independent and keep kids entertained for at least 30 minutes at a time. Here is…
Alright, friends. The kids have been out of school for 7 days and I have learned a few things. Here goes the truth: I was not cut out to be a stay-at-home mom. Truth is, I like to work. As we all try to adjust to this new…
My children are out of school for the next 3 weeks (at least) due to COVID-19. During this time, we are practicing social distancing and have cancelled all lessons and plans. I called on my mother-in-law (retired elementary and middle school teacher) to help me gather resources…
I love oatmeal. Like, really, really love it. I have been known to eat it for any meal. Oatmeal for dinner – why not? Oatmeal is a food I think should be included in everyone’s diet. Oats contain many necessary vitamins and minerals, can help lower cholesterol and may relieve…
Eye health is an important part of overall wellness. Do you wear glasses? I started wearing glasses in the 4th grade. Truth is, I probably needed them long before then, but eye screenings before school entry were not standard practice. When should you get an eye exam? Well, if you…
Winter can be a hard time for your lips! Between the cold, dry air outside and the dry, heated air inside, your lips can’t catch a break. I have always suffered from terrible chapped lips, especially in the winter. This is the first winter for as long as I…
There are lots of benefits to strength training! My favorite – it boosts your metabolism! Strength training also makes you stronger, helps you with proper body mechanics, and overall improves your health. My upper body used to be my least favorite part of my body. Yeah, I know we should love…
My kids came home from my in-laws house last weekend requesting smoothies. I made a few tweaks to my mother-in-law’s concoction and have come up with a quick and easy fruit smoothie that is kid approved! This smoothie is just 4 ingredients that are easy…
Lots of great recipes found in December! Here’s my top 5: Chicken Parm Stuffed Peppers — This recipe from Delish was the top recipe in December! A lot of my followers messaged me after making with positive reviews. I made the chicken ahead of time in the crockpot…
My name is Angie Grubbs. I am a certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the great state of Kentucky! I have started my path to wellness numerous times. I have counted all the points, calories, and deprived myself of foods I love. I did all this only to gain all the…