Two
Savy Snacks
Here is a
couple great snack ideas I found for you and your family from Clean Eating
Magazine!Crispy apple chipsPreheat oven to 275 degrees.Slice
3 small apples any variety, steamed, into 1/8 inch thick rounds, cutting width wise through the
core.Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange slices close
together in a single layer, not overlapping. Bake for 2 hours, until apples
are dry and crisp. Enjoy warm or cool! Chile AlmondsA
perfect balance of sweet and spicy!Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a
medium bowl, whisk 1 egg white until very foamy, about 1 minute. Stir in 2
tsp Sucanat and 2 tsp
chili powder. Add 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds and toss to coat thoroughly.Line a
small baking sheet with parchment paper. With slotted spoon, transfer
almonds to sheet, spreading evenly, discard remaining egg mixture. Bake until
fragrant and toasted, 12-14 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent
burning.Carefully lift parchment with almonds from sheet and transfer to a
cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove almonds form
parchment. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Yummy Orange Chicken Fingers

I found this recipe and thought that it would be sooooo delicious.  It would be great with some other grilled veggies, or over rice or on a salad!  Talk to your parents about helping you out!  Be the chef tonight  :) ---you can easily make the glaze for the chicken!

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grilled_orange_chicken_fingers.html

Try it!  I know you will like it!!!  xoxo

Keep the good thoughts

Hi Pink Girls!  I had lunch with a good friend today.  It was so good to catch up and see each other.  Don't you love hangin' with your girlfriends...I DO.  :)  Anyway we were talking about all the thoughts that run thru our heads each day and my friend said something really interesting to me!  She said that if we think about a thought for longer than 30 seconds, it sinks into our heart (or subconscience-I believe)

 So you know what that means????

It means that every time you have a good thought that you dwell on, it resonates with in you...it becomes a part of you and you move toward that good thought.  The other side of that is also true---meaning if you focus on a negative thought about you, your friends, or anything else, it becomes part of you and you move toward that negative thought too. 

So, be like a beautiful flower garden--get rid of the weeds and the flowers will grow!! 

xoxo

Like a butterfly!

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."

I love that saying!!

....sometimes we go through hard times and we think that it might never end.  We might be having problems with friends or parents or just bummer thoughts about ourselves.  Well you know what?  You are that butterfly.  You might not feel like that right now.  You might feel like that caterpillar.  But you are going through life and becoming the woman-girl that you are meant to be!  You are becoming that butterfly!  So get ready to spread your wings and fly!!!

National HEART month

Did you have a happy Valentine's Day? I hope so!

I think you should give yourself a post Valentine's gift and I have a great idea on the best gift you can give yourself: THE GIFT OF TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEART.

February is American Heart Month. The goal is to raise public awareness about heart disease. Did you know that it is the leading cause of death in women?

Here are some things you can start doing now at your age to take care of your heart. Make sure you pass on the information to someone you love - that helps your heart and theirs :)

Limit your intake of fat
Choose heart-healthy fats over saturated fats and trans fats
Limit your intake of sugars
Limit your intake of sodium/salt
Choose more whole grains, legumes, fresh produce and low fat dairy products
Choose lean meat and poultry
Include fish in your diet
Exercise portion control
Become physically active for 30 to 60 minutes a day

Happy HEART month!

xoxo

(picture courtesy of heart health month website.)

Movement Challenge

It's cold outside today--REALLY cold.  Today, I am going to do this challenge for a little movement.  MY BODY NEEDS IT-- especially today when I am curled up next to the fireplace.  Here it is! Thanks to:  http://gonnagiveallmysecretsaway.tumblr.com/page/6 for the idea

Do what you can...it's something to work towards, right?!!  Don't get down on yourself if you can't do them all.  You are moving and that's what counts!    Did you know exercise is a great mood enhancer?  That means if you are feeling kinda sad, exercise will help cheer you up.  I think that's awesome! 

You're MY Valentine

Hi Pink Girl! 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner...guess what?  You're MY valentine.  :) I think you are pretty special.  You have amazing talents, and abilities and you have a rock-star personality.  So don't ever forget it!!!!!!  There is a lot of candy around valentine's day, isn't there?  Here's an idea...pick your favorite piece out of all the candy you get and ask your parents if you can trade in the rest for healthy treats or maybe an ITunes download instead! 

Here is a super sweet idea I found for a healthy valentine...isn't it cute? You could make a sticker for the cutie or even write on the orange.  :)  thanks to twig and thistle.com  for the idea!