Food — Page 8

How to Make a Simple Shrimp Scampi – #3SI

I’m a busy mom, with a lot of chaos in my household. I’m the manager of so many things in my home – I manage my business, I manage the finances, and I {usually} manage to keep the house organized and clean. With all of the things going on each day, I totally rely on some great routines we have in place, to keep things as simple and streamlined as possible. And one of those routines ismeal planning – I like to plan meals out a week in advance, shop just once that week for everything we’ll need, and make sure that the recipes that I choose are quick and easy enough to be done even when I’m rushing to meet deadlines.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on March 20, 2013 Filed Under: Uncategorized, Food | 8 Comments

Healthy Swaps Your Heart Will Love – #AddressYourHeart

“You change your life by changing your heart.” – Max Lucado… This quote has always been one of my favorites, because I’m a big believer in the idea that life is what you make it – That changing attitudes and habits can really change your life. And, when it comes to the health of your heart, there are a lot of habits that you can change that will keep that heart beating long into the future.

“Everyone is the age of their heart.” – Guatemalan Proverb

My youngest brother was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis when he was about 6. It’s an extremely serious disorder, and we were super lucky to have a great doctor who caught it early. He had to undergo surgeries every couple of years until he was in high school, when he was old enough to have it replaced during a full open heart surgery, at only 16 years old. Watching him go through all that really gave me an appreciation for how important your heart health is – and what happens when it’s not healthy. And I’ve seen the other end of the spectrum too – when people don’t take care of their health or their hearts, and suffer major problems as they age.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 27, 2013 Filed Under: Food |

Create a #RedCarpetReady Movie Night Party for the Oscars

Getting #RedCarpetReady for our Oscar viewing party…. Ok, by now you ladies know that I love any reason to have a party. I also love sparkles and glitter and glam. So – what more perfect excuse for a party than the biggest red carpet event of the year – the Oscars. Just like my Mister can stretch out a football game into a full day event, I can make a great awards show like the Oscars into a full-on party, all evening and into the night! Let me share some of the fun ideas I’m working on, so you can use some of them too.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 23, 2013 Filed Under: Celebrations, Food | 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Southwestern Style Chicken Tortilla Soup

Do you love Southwestern style flavors when you cook? Things like smoky Chipotle Chilies, or spicy tomatoes paired with green chilies? If so, you are going to love this post. My friends over at Del Monte have come out with two new varieties of their diced tomatoes that I rely on every week to simplify my meal prep – you can now easily add some Southwestern style to your dinners with Del Monte^® Petite Cut^® Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies, and Del Monte^® Petite Cut^® Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies. Check ’em out…

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 14, 2013 Filed Under: Food | 5 Comments

Simple Diet Swaps: Better Carbs Make Your Favorite Recipes Healthier!

“Life is not merely being alive, but being well.” – Marcus Valerius Martialis… Most of you know now about the weight loss mission that I’m on right now. If not – here’s a quick “catch up” for ya – I’ve always been a normal weight, and never gave it too much though, until I got pregnant – and gained over 70 pounds! Yikes. I struggled for a year to take it off, then lost over 20 pounds in 3 months, using the Nutrisystem diet. But then over the end of last year, I really slacked off again. My online businesses really took off, Abby started having her seizures {she’s doing GREAT now, if you’re wondering :)}, and, well, I love baking at the holidays. But, we have a big in-ground pool that we open up in late June, and I want to be ready to party this year without hiding under a tee shirt all summer! So, I’m working on making some smart changes – one small step at a time.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 10, 2013 Filed Under: Food | No Comments

Healthier Hungry Girl Buffalo Chicken & Ranch Wraps

“Is buffalo chicken when the dad is a buffalo, and the mom is a chicken? That must be a biiiiig egg…” – My 6 year old nephew, while helping me make these super delicious Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Wraps. Kids are so awesome. And… Know what else is awesome? Taking my fave foods, and making them healthier with a few easy swaps. Check out my new healthier version of my favorite wraps…

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 10, 2013 Filed Under: Food | 1 Comment

How to Prep for Your Big Football Party on a Budget

When it comes to to football, and the big game of the season – what’s your favorite part?… Sure, for some it might be the thrill of the game, rooting for your favorite team, and the excitement of all that football tossin’ action. But for me, the fun comes from great friends, great food, and those awesomely great commercials! {Have you checked out this sweet sneak peek of the new Lone Ranger film commercial, which will debut during the pregame show? I can’t WAIT to see this!!}

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