Bariatric Post Surgery Tracker-Food & Exercise Log
The Bariatric Post Surgery Tracker Food and Exercise Logs were specifically designed for our friends who’ve had Bariatric surgery. As a result of conversations with actual patients about their specific...
View ArticleThe Importance of Protein in Our Diets
The Importance of Protein in Our Diets To be sure, protein is one of the most important nutrients in our diet. Proteins are made up of building blocks otherwise known as amino acids. For example, there...
View ArticleNew Website Name and Design
We have some exciting news! Strive to Simplify will now be known as Lena B Designs. Along with our name change you will notice our fun, new design. We are switching gears as we venture into creating...
View Article50 Great Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Men
Men are hard to buy for–period!! I should know, I have three men in my life. And when it comes to filling their stockings for Christmas morning, well, it can be challenging! So, here are 50 great...
View ArticleGumdrop Day–A Day to Celebrate!
Gumdrop Day–A day to celebrate! Yes, we celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February every year, but I bet you didn’t know about what we can celebrate on the 15th–Gumdrop Day! To be sure, I know...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day–Train Him Early!
Happy Valentine’s Day–train him early! My husband and I, most years, celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dinner out together. Always careful to keep it within reason with the help of a coupon! But back...
View ArticleThe Meaning of the Color of Roses: The Unspoken Language
The meaning of the color of roses and the unspoken language of love! After all, there is something about the sight of a red rose on Valentine’s Day. But, I see these lovely flowers as just that…lovely,...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day History and Party Ideas
Just a little St. Patrick’s Day History and Party Ideas for those who are Irish or Irish-at-heart this time of year! Why then, do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? After all, it is a great excuse to...
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Decorate Your Cake Using the Cake Mix Bag
I saw this great tip on the internet and wanted to share it with you. Use the cake mix bag instead of expensive frosting bags. The bags are made of very strong plastic and make a perfect disposable...
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15 of the Best Vegan Egg Substitutes
I am not a vegan, but I pretend to be one. Vegetarianism has been spreading through my family like a friendly virus. First, my youngest son at 14 became a vegetarian (he’s now 21 and never looked...
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Homemade Pancakes for Sunday Breakfast
Sunday mornings you will find me in the kitchen cooking up pancakes. Sometimes pancakes and sausage, or maybe pancakes and bacon, either way, I want to get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as...
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Tips for After Christmas Returns
The Christmas rush began with Black Friday and ends Christmas Day, or so you thought! Before you can tackle the after Christmas sales you have to deal with the long lines returning those gifts that...
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Homemade Mayonnaise – Beat the Dickens Out of Your Mayonnaise the Julia Child...
Now that you’ve made your homemade Egg Beaters, what do you do with all those leftover egg yolks? Homemade mayonnaise is one solution. Homemade mayonnaise is fast and easy to make in a blender or food...
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Eliminating Bugs & Mice
Spring is here and we await the pesky little bugars that invade our homes and gardens. With so many of us attempting to go green, the bug sprays of the past pose a problem for us as well as our...
View ArticleHow to Get Kids to Help with Chores
I am the mother of three children… three children that I would not like to grow up dependant on a lady, regardless of whether it be a mother or future spouse, to cook and clean for them. I was a...
View ArticleStress Part 1: Are You Stressed? Take this Fun Stress Test, Then Find Ways to...
Are any of these items moving? Or are they perfectly still? The picture below is used to test the level of stress a person can handle. The slower the pictures move, the better your ability of handling...
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11 tips for healthy eating
These viable tips spread the fundamentals of healthy eating and can assist you with settling on more advantageous decisions. The way in to a healthy eating regimen is to eat the perfect measure of...
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