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Banana Cream Oreo Protein Shake

 

Banana Cream & Oreo Protein Shake at TidyMom

With all the packing we’ve been doing for our move, I’ve been super busy and not a lot of time to stop and eat right. 

The other day I ran into GNC to pick up some protein powder so I could make some shakes to enjoy for breakfast or lunch while I’m busy.

The nice girl in the store and I started chatting about how you could make the protein shakes low cal and low fat but taste like a delicious treat.  All while packing a high protein punch to help keep me going and satisfied.

She suggested I use a low cal protein powder, that has only 100 calories per scoop, so I picked up this GNC Total Lean™ Lean Shake™ 25 that offers high quality protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and fat.  It comes in these 2 ounce packets for about $2 each.  I can get 2 shakes out of a packet and was able to try them out with out paying $32 for a larger container.

The protein powder comes in several flavors, but she said if I got the french vanilla  I could add a few tablespoons of sugar free pudding mix to my shake for other flavors.  Suddenly the combination possibilities started popping in of my head faster than I could run over to the grocery store and buy the ingredients!

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5 Tips for Summer Ready Feet & #SummerUp Foot Basket

 

Memorial Day is almost here, and along with that comes the start of SUMMER and time to expose your toes!  I’ve got 5 tips to get your feet SUMMER READY.

5 Tips for Summer Ready Feet at TidyMom.net

I don’t know about you, but after stuffing my feet into boots and socks all winter, and going sans-pedi my feet could use a bit of pampering about now!  Summertime means lots of outdoor activities and open toe shoes and sandals.  And let’s face it…..neglected feet and toes are not a pretty sight.

5 tips to help get your tootsies looking and feeling summer-ready

DIY Lime Mint Foot Soak at TidyMommake a lime and mint foot soak

1. DIY pedicures. No need to give all your extra cash to the nail salon,  get your feet summer-ready with a safe, at-home pedi.  First, soak your feet in lukewarm water, or make your own Lime & Mint Foot Soak, to soften your nails. Use an orange stick to remove any dirt from under the nails, then clip your nails straight across before filing (be sure not to cut into the corners of your nails, and don’t clip them too short — that can cause ingrown nails).   Never, ever cut your cuticles! They help keep germs away from your skin and nails. When you’re ready for polish, be sure to use a base coat to prevent yellowing and a top coat to help your pedi last longer. {click to continue}

DIY Wooden Planter on Wheels {Tutorial}

DIY Wood Planter on Wheels Tutorial at TidyMom

  Today Jessica from Four Generations One Roof is sharing how you can get a beautiful Wooden Planter on Wheels with out spending hundreds, by making your own!!  If you don’t know Jessica, she and her husband and children share a home with her parents and grandparents!  How cool is that?!  Jess has a fabulous [...]

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BBQ Maple Syrup Cupcake Recipe

Maple Barbecue Cupcakes

  Today Stef from Cupcake Project is sharing one of her unique cupcakes recipes, just in time for Memorial Day celebrations , she made BBQ Maple Syrup Cupcakes!! Stefani is a fellow St. Louisan who started her blog to document her adventure in baking cupcakes for a friends wedding.  She spent three months creating a [...]

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Summer Favorite Things GIVEAWAY! Blog Hop

Summer Favorite Things Giveaway at TidyMom

   Ideas to add a little sunshine to your summer.  20 Creative Bloggers share some of their favorite things for summer under $50 It’s slowly beginning to look a lot like summer and I don’t know about you but I could not be more excited! Time for flip flops, BBQ’s, warm sunshine, and driving with [...]

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I Spy Sunday Features | DIY Ideas

I Spy Sunday DIY Features at TidyMom.net

  Happy Sunday! The weeks are flying by here, as we have been busy packing for our move.  My house is slowing being over taken by boxes and bags!  But I’m getting super excited that our move is getting closer.  The next 2-3 weeks will be brutal, and I may not be able to post [...]

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BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup | I’m Lovin’ It

BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup | recipe at TidyMom.net

  A super quick and tasty soup with all the flavors of BBQ Chicken Pizza.  GREAT for a busy weeknight meal. Click here to PIN this recipe We have been packing getting ready for our move, so I’ve  been on the look out for quick easy dinners, that I can whip up with little effort. [...]

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5 Tips on How to Look Younger

5 Tips How to Look Younger at TidyMom

  Did you know eyes age 36% faster than the rest of a woman’s body? YIKES!  The earliest signs of aging often appear around the eyes, beginning in a woman’s early 20s and rapidly progress in her 30s. Many of us associate crow’s feet with aging……but eyelids and lashes also play into the overall appearance [...]

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DIY Mercury Glass {Tutorial}

Tutorial for DIY Mercury Glass with Kim Demmon at TidyMom.net

  Today, my sweet friend Kim from Today’s Creative Blog is sharing how she made her own DIY Mercury Glass. Sparkle, shimmer, shine with out all the expense of real Mercury Glass .  Kim’s step by step tutorial shows a simple and affordable method for transforming any piece of glass into a beautiful decor update [...]

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Tiramisu Brownies Recipe

Tiramisu Brownies| recipe at TidyMom.net

  All the delicious flavors of tiramisu come together with a brownie for a delicious decadent Tiramisu Brownie dessert. Click here to PIN this recipe! You aren’t wearing skinny jeans for these Tiramisu Brownies are you?…….you may want to go slip into those yoga pants. Go ahead, I’ll wait.  Willpower is over rated, your hips [...]

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Bounty Duratowel | I’m Lovin’ It

BountyDuraTowel and TidyMom

  Even though our children are older, it doesn’t mean I have fewer messes in my house.  Sometimes I think I have LARGER messes, and the fact that my husband can make messes equivalent to 3 toddlers.  So, I’ve given in to the fact that my days will always  include cleaning………and more cleaning. My arsenal [...]

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Homemade Lemon Rosemary Bath Salts

DIY Lemon Rosemary Bath Salts | recipe at TidyMom.net

  Today Crystal from a Pumpkin & A Princess is sharing a Mother’s Day gift idea that you can make in no time.  It’s a homemade bath salts recipe that’s infused with lemon and rosemary scents. This recipe for homemade citrus bath salts is easy to make and makes a wonderful gift to help mom [...]

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