I love signs!  My newest one says, “Love each moment” Moments are short, quick little bits of time. These are the moments I’ve been catching and loving: Delicious hot tea sipped from a china mug.  Watching the chickadees at the feeder. Snuggling on the couch while watching TV. Looking at my clean kitchen and appreciating my work. Reading my Bible and realizing that it is relevant to my problems and my life. Hearing my grand daughter Alice giggle and her little brother Barry adding his baby giggle. Praying and being in awe that the King of the Universe cares about the details of my da ..read more

How about Apple Nachos?  I got some tech help and that means I have some good pictures! It looks too good to be healthy! But it is! Apple Nachos-littlestepstohealth.comIngredients 1 medium apple nut butter maple syrup Topping suggestions-sunflower seeds, chopped nuts, coconut Method Cut the apple into slices and place in a circle on a medium sized plate. Mix 1 tbsp. of nut butter-(I used almond butter) with 2 tbsp. of maple syrup. Stir until well combined and until it has a runny consistency. Flick and drip the nut butter mixture over the apple slices. Then add your favorite toppings ..read more

It’s been a rough winter here with lots of storms and heaps and heaps of snow!  I’m done with winter!  How about you?  I try not to complain too much.  I don’t like to displease my Great God.  I’m attempting to see the beauty and keep busy.  But it’s been a long hard winter.  I want to have an attitude of gratitude. Think about God as a creative artist.  God knew what He was doing when He designed snow to be white.  Realistically could we handle that much of any other color?  What if snow was purple or grey?  Yuck!  Snow covers the ..read more

Do you need a spark of creativity to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day?    Need some date ideas? Wondering how to include your kids and maybe make some new traditions?  How about ideas to reach out to friends and neighbors?   Are you interested in a few communication/marriage tips from an older woman?  Keep reading my friend. Are you tired of the dinner and a movie kind of date nights?  Why not change it up? Ever had a home date?  Because sometimes you can’ t get a babysitter or you just don’t feel like spending all that money on restaurant food!  Sta ..read more

  We all know we need to drink more water. But what if you hate it? What’s a girl to do?   Keep reading for some tips and tricks.  We know that we need 8 to 10 cups of fluid, each day. But it all doesn’t have to be water! We also learned that if we drink water before our meals it may help us lose weight. I’ve made water my BFF and it is my beverage of choice. But I know some people who really hate to drink water. They would never choose water. Here are some tips and tricks I use and some I found on the internet. Whenever you brush your teeth drink a small glass of water. Buy yo ..read more

Is drinking more water one of your New Year’s Resolutions? Are you wondering if there is a perfect formula for how many cups of water you should drink? Sorry, there isn’t one! My research found the amount is very individual. It is based on your weight, your activity level and the climate you live in. But keep reading right to the end to find the perfect way to know if you are drinking enough. My research still suggested that 8 to 10 cups of fluid each day is still a good guide. But read carefully. That is all fluids, not just water. About 20% of it comes from the food we eat. Many fruits and v ..read more

Did you have a merry Christmas, or did you just get through it?  Did you put the tree away and box everything up early this year? Sometimes Christmas is not a merry time. I’m guessing that some of you have had a sad Christmas? Maybe Covid has foiled your Christmas get togethers and you were alone this year?  Or maybe you have empty seats around your table because grief has visited your family? Or possibly you have some family strife and Christmas just amps up the disagreements? Or perhaps all the fear and hype around Covid has stolen your joy this Christmas? Sad Christmas-hope I reme ..read more

Tis the season for eating! Everywhere we go there will be tempting goodies. Then we’ll add some holiday stress and we’ll have the perfect combination for overeating without even being aware of it.   My favourite foods – turkey, stuffing, gravy, cookies, rich desserts and chocolates will be within my reach. I want to enjoy them and not feel guilty about it! But I need to have a plan of action. Here are some strategies we can use! 10 healthy tips to be healthy 1. Be realistic. Don’t try to lose pounds during the holidays, instead try to maintain your current weight. 2. Plan time for exercis ..read more

Tis the season for eating! Everywhere we go there will be tempting goodies. Then we’ll add some holiday stress and we’ll have the perfect combination for overeating without even being aware of it.   My favourite foods – turkey, stuffing, gravy, cookies, rich desserts and chocolates will be within my reach. I want to enjoy them and not feel guilty about it! But I need to have a plan of action. Here are some strategies we can use! 10 healthy tips to be healthy 1. Be realistic. Don’t try to lose pounds during the holidays, instead try to maintain your current weight. 2. Plan time for exercis ..read more

 Let’s be real this Christmas. 2020 has been a crazy year and 2021 was also a challenge. It’s so easy to get caught up trying to have the perfect Christmas celebrations. I really do love Christmas but instead of feeling joyful I often feel grumpy and tired.   Christmas baking! My daily TO DO LIST gets too long and my stress level gets way too high. But this year I’m taking back my joy. I’m setting new priorities! Oops! I think I should have added – limit caffeine – to my list too. I’m making spending time with people my priority this Christmas. I don’t have to have everything perfec ..read more