Nina Says Lifestyle Blog

6 Things I’ve Learned From My Oldest Child

April 4, 2014 By Nina Say 2 Comments

Life is hilarious sometimes. We have always been told that we are our children's first teachers, but it isn't commonly said that they can teach us many things as well. My five year old, Zoey, is one of the most intelligent kids of her age that I've ever known. This statement is not based purely on my own proud motherly bias, but based on the numerous compliments I've received regarding her speech, vocabulary, and maturity. I would never argue with any one person who compliments my daughter(s), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Zoey

Create a Brighter Future with First 5 California. Talk. Read. Sing. With Us. #talkreadsing

March 27, 2014 By Nina Say 1 Comment

Ask any parent what they want for their children, and they'll tell you something similar to the following: "For my child(ren) to be successful and happy." I feel this way about my children, my parents about me, and so on. The truth is, every parent envisions a bright and happy future for their children, but not every parent knows that we as Moms and Dads provide essential stepping-stones to these hopeful futures. First 5 California has been a solid partner in encouraging parents to be the very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

Delicious Low-Carb Peanut Butter Bread with Splenda #SweetSwaps

March 14, 2014 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

This post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS ™ blogger program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. and The Motherhood, who sent me products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. This recipe is one of my favorites, and I've blogged about it before but I couldn't think of a recipe more fitting than this one to share with you (once again) for this post! My husband and I are usually on the same page about the things we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Keto Recipes

Dive into a healthier year with Splenda 365 #SweetSwaps

March 3, 2014 By Nina Say 1 Comment

This post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS ™ blogger program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. and The Motherhood, who sent me products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Splenda has been a staple product in my household for years; I have always felt better about my little indulgences when swapping sugar for Splenda products. The beauty of Splenda products is they can be swapped for almost any reason, I'll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews, Twitter Parties

JORD Wood Watches are a Must Have For All, especially us unique ladies!

March 2, 2014 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

I received a JORD wood watch free of charge to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own and no other compensation was received. I am the type of person who loves to look good, and I love collected accessories and other accents to my style that highlight who I am and how I feel about my own personal style. Unfortunately I rarely find things that truly grab my attention and make me say "wow!" That wow factor is hard to come by for me, and when I find it I get so excited I can hardly stand … [Read more...]

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Make date night memorable with the squeaky clean feeling on Listerine #Moms4JNJConsumer

February 19, 2014 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. My life is always a mixture of backwards dated events and holidays, and with the Valentine's Day holiday that just passed us by we have yet to actually celebrate for ourselves. My husband and I are hardly traditional in … [Read more...]

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Let’s Ring in the New Year with Savings, Health, FIFA, and a Twitter Party! #Moms4JNJConsumer

January 13, 2014 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. My health has meant a lot to me lately, and there's so much to think about isn't there? It can be expensive and time consuming, but it doesn't always have to be. There are a lot of exciting things coming our way from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Twitter Parties

Grilled Portabella Mushroom Stuffed with Creamed Spinach Keto Recipe

January 6, 2014 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

grilled and stuffed portabella mushrooms

Today I was in the mood for something hearty and filling...that wasn't meat. Since meat is such a major component of the Keto diet I get sick of it sometimes. Because of this I like to create meatless backup plan meals that keep me satisfied until a new day can start. Today I had Grilled Portabella Mushrooms stuffed with Creamed Spinach and topped with cheese and crushed pork rinds (I used the spicy kind for a little kick!) Oh man, it was delicious. I made one for myself and one for my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Keto Recipes

Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Bread Recipe

January 2, 2014 By Nina Say 16 Comments

I'm on day two of starting my keto journey once again, and after having a really rough night of craving sweets, headaches, and a baby that would not sleep I decided I needed to make a low carb/keto bread alternative so I can have some toast with butter. This was the first time I tried this recipe, and tweaked it a bit from the original. The changes were made partly out of curiosity, and partly out of running out of smooth peanut butter--and wanting a sweeter bread (hence adding a smidge more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Keto Recipes

Preparing for Keto with my top 10 favorite Keto recipes.

January 1, 2014 By Nina Say 3 Comments

I'm really excited to have started my weight loss journey again today, new year day, with Keto. I have only ever been successful on one other type of diet program, Nutrisystem, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoy Keto. Everyone always asks me what Keto is, how it works, and if it will work for them. While the best place to read about all things Keto is the Keto FAQ on reddit, I can give a very basic description: Keto is a low carb, high fat, and moderate protein diet. Personally I don't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Keto Recipes