Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach I love chick peas on salads, but discovered a new way to spice up these healthy, protein packed legumes to add a bit more flavor and give my salad an added crunch. After I roast, I can eat them by the handful as a snack as well! Roasted Chick Peas Recipe: Ingredients: 1 can…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach We’ve heard a lot about kale in the last few years; “super foods” are the hot topic. I admit, it took me a few times to figure out how to properly prepare kale so that it was what I’d consider edible! But once I did some talking to friends and experimenting,…
Three days ago I hit my limit and decided it was time to count calories again. I’m just not able to lose (or even maintain) a healthy weight if I don’t. So, armed with My Fitness Pal and a ton of fresh fruits and veggies, I’m on a mission to lose 100 pounds. Today’s salad was super yummy, hope you…
It’s been said before, but the simple truth is that a well-balanced diet is instrumental to long-term health. Though healthy eating cannot completely prevent every kind of disease and illness, it certainly goes a long way in reducing the risk of many ailments, including breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends eating a variety of five or more servings of fruits and…
Metro Detroit Mommy has written a lot about the importance of car seat safety. But that’s hardly the only thing you can do to keep your kids safe in the car. When motor vehicles were invented, they changed the world forever. While we no longer have to walk or ride a horse everywhere we want to go, there are some…
The costumes are starting to appear in stores, spooky decor is popping up everywhere, and kids are getting excited… it’s official: Halloween is almost here! Whether you go around your neighborhood or drive somewhere else for the big night, chances are you’ll be loading the kids in the car to various activities while they’re dressed to the nines. But did…
We all know that car seats are life savers. We’ve seen the viral photos of seemingly unscathed car seats pulled from the wreckage of a crash; grateful parents praising the seat for saving the lives of their children, vowing to never buy another brand ever again. But what’s most important is that the child restraint is used correctly, no matter…
One of the most common refrains that I hear when finishing up a seat check is “I didn’t expect there to be so much information!” I choose to take it as a compliment. There’s really quite a lot to learn! You don’t know what you don’t know until someone tells you and hopefully, the person telling you knows what they’re…
It’s 3 months into the new year and many of us start with a resolution to get healthier; whether it’s to start a new workout regimen or eat better. How’s that resolution working for you now? Have you managed to stay on track and achieve your goal? Or has it fell by the wayside already? If it has, NO…
So you’re thinking about getting healthier, but not sure you are ready… You’ve been making healthy changes, but you still feel like you are struggling… Often times it’s the mental aspect that holds us back from reaching our full potential. Being fit is not a destination, it’s a journey. It’s an evolving state of being. It’s not just about the…
A smile, card or a bit of active listening could change the mental health outlook of a suffering person. Before someone walks into my office they have to at least feel motivated to get there. These small steps can inspire them to know that they are worthy of taking the time for therapy. We all have the potential to make…
It’s no secret that there are a lot of dangers associated with vehicles. In fact, there are about 5.5 million car accidents each year in the U.S. alone. But during the hot summer weather, vehicles pose yet another danger. All too often, young children are left unattended in hot cars. Last year, 42 children died because they were left too long in a…
“Overprotective mom” is a loaded term. We’ve learned so much about parenting and safety in recent decades, and there’s nothing wrong with putting this knowledge into practice. Case in point: a Tennessee mom is being commended for her commitment to the safety of her child, after a text message she sent may have saved the baby’s life during a car…
Children grow. They grow and they grow and they grow. Around this time of year we’re thinking about buying new school clothes, new shoes, getting eyes checked, etc. I’m here to suggest you add another thing to the list of things to think about as your child gets bigger: their car seat. It’s super important that a car seat is…
My oldest son has never been “sporty”. He never wanted to join soccer and he couldn’t care less about football or baseball. If it’s competitive, he’s not interested. He has many wonderful talents and qualities, but sports is not one of them, at least yet. (He’s in middle school) He may be in the minority of his generation that…
