As most of us are spending (a lot) more time at home these days, I keep reading articles about "ten things you can do to X" or "15 ways to catch up on Y." Well, the reality of it is this: A lot of us are just getting through, day by day. Whether View Post
Saving on food, scoring food — in these strange times
I decided it was time to break up the earlier resources for turbulent times post for easier navigation. All food-related resources and savings can now be found here. All non-food related resources can be found in resources for turbulent times View Post
Are Your Recipes Healthy?
One of the most common questions I receive over here at Mashup Mom is: Are your recipes healthy? Well... to be honest with you, I really have no idea anymore! Why? Well, what exactly does make a recipe healthy in 2020? Let's chat a bit about View Post
40 pounds down — This is one reason why I meal plan
Those of you who have lost weight -- does this happen to you, too? Even though you now may be buying clothes in smaller sizes, you don't really see the difference in yourself or trust in the process until you run across old photos and realize, oh, View Post
Refined Sugar and Me Week 29 — Trust No One, Part Two
Welcome to week 29 of our ongoing (yet sometimes intermittent) series about refined sugar & me in 2017. This week I'm still plateaued at 16 pounds down from when I first started avoiding most added sugars and processed foods at the end of View Post
Refined Sugar and Me Week 26 — New Nutrition Labels Postponed Indefinitely
Welcome to week 26 of our ongoing series about refined sugar & me in 2017. This week... well, the pound I lost last week came back, so I'm back to 16 pounds less than when I first started avoiding most added sugars and processed foods at the end View Post