You can work your ass off and not lose a pound if your diet doesn't change. Believe me, I have done it. I trained for a half marathon and managed to put 5 pounds on because of my poor food choices. …
Twists on Traditional Christmas Dinner
One thing the FireLife has taught us is we can create any tradition we want on any day. Growing up, firefighter and I both had different traditions for the holiday that some would think are odd. We …
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Kid Friendly Breakfast Casseroles for Easier Mornings
Getting ready in the morning is a challenge with school kids, especially if you are trying to get out the door to work as well. If you are on the back half of a 72 you might be throwing pop tarts and …
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Shift Night Meals – Loaded Chicken Caesar Salad
One of my favorite things to make for dinner on shift nights - a nice big salad! My firefighter doesn't mind a small side salad along with his dinner, but the idea of a big bowl of greens and veggies …
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Summer Dessert – Blueberry Crisp
One of my favorite memories of summer at my grandma's house was watching her whip up a batch of her amazing apple crisp. She'd peel the apples and mix together the topping, never fast enough for my …
Grill Night Sides – Ranch Bacon Potatoes
We are continuing this week with our grilling sides theme, this week focusing on grilled side dishes to go along with your meat. Because how much fun is it to have to run in and out of the kitchen …
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