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We've been conditioned to expect things to be all or nothing. We make dramatic resolutions on December 31st that we break by January 2, and then feel terrible about ourselves. We think that we can't change at all because our annual, dramatic attempts at change just don't work.

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What Would Betty Do Logo Try Something New: Brussels Sprouts Salad

Written on August 22, 2011 by Alisa.

There’s really no earthly reason why I don’t like Brussels sprouts. I like cabbage. Why do I have such an issue with miniature cabbage? I’ve tried another Brussels sprouts recipe here in the past, and while it was perfectly fine, I wanted to find a way to actually eat them without bacon. Because really, everything […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Training: Lead Legs and Vineyard Runs

Written on August 21, 2011 by Alisa.

The family was still out of town for the first part of the week, and again I had all kinds of grand plans for fun workouts. Instead, I spent Monday and Tuesday with my plumber dealing with an emergency repair that kept me home both days. Fun times! I did manage to get to the […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Written on August 19, 2011 by Alisa.

I got this recipe from a fellow In a Pinch mom who delivers meals to moms’ club families in need. If you have disposable foil pans, you can prep this meal for potlucks, delivery or once-a-month cooking. It’s easy to make and easy to scale to as many servings as you need. The recipe below […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Betty Says: There Are Worse Things Than Porta Potties

Written on August 17, 2011 by Alisa.

This was inspired by the ongoing, “is there anything worse than a porta potty?” rhetorical question that everyone asks. My answer is yes, there’s something worse. You disagree. I know you do. You read this headline and thought, “she’s out of her freakin’ mind.” Alas, I am not. This is a Betty public service announcement. […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Try Something New: Tuna Salad

Written on August 15, 2011 by Alisa.

I detest seafood. I have always loathed seafood of any kind. My mother, of course, knew this, but it didn’t stop her from trying to pump me full of salmon at dinnertime and tuna salad on hot summer days. Because really, what could make fish any less appealing than packing it in water and mixing […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Training: Less-Than-Badass Mother Runner

Written on August 14, 2011 by Alisa.

The family is away this week and I thought that I’d take my free time and do all sorts of wonderful things. No schedules! Flexibility! And so far, it’s been status quo. Like on Wednesday, I had to get up at 3:30 AM (ack!) to drive the boys to SFO. I was fully planning on […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Muffins

Written on August 12, 2011 by Alisa.

It seems like everyone loves muffins, particularly Tiny Kitchen Assistants. This is a great basic recipe that can be modified to accommodate your favorite flavors. Our favorite variations include: Blueberry. Add a cup of fresh blueberries, tossed with a Tbsp of flour. Mint Chocolate Chip. Add 1 tsp mint extract and mini chocolate chips. Almond. […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Follow THIS Mother

Written on August 11, 2011 by Alisa.

I can’t even begin to tell you how excited and downright bewildered I was when I was contacted about being this week’s “Follow This Mother” on Another Mother Runner. I’m a huge fan of the blog and the book, Run Like a Mother, but it’s a huge leap to go from being a fan to […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo No-Chip Nail Polish: The Final Story (I Hope)

Written on August 10, 2011 by Alisa.

I’m taking a break from the usual Wednesday advice column to bring you the conclusion of a story that began months ago. I know from my analytics that many of you have checked out my previous posts about no-chip nail polish here and here. A recent comment from Tiffany reminded me that I haven’t posted […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Try Something New: Chia Seeds

Written on August 8, 2011 by Alisa.

When I say “chia,” what comes to mind? Yep, you’re singing the Chia Pet jingle, aren’t you? Yes, that’s what I’m talking about here. Those seeds are actually edible. I first read about them in 2009 when I read Born to Run. At the time, the only place you could find chia seeds was through online […] Read More