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The Busy Working Mom


Braised Chicken with Ginseng and Jujube Recipe
I've had several people tell me how their families have been sick with respiratory issues over the last month. Ginseng and jujube (dates)...
Drea Nunez
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Top 4 Must Haves for a Healthy Back to School
These have been my back to school must-haves for 2 years! When the kids get back together after going to so many different places, they...
Drea Nunez
Aug 12, 20233 min read


3 Easy Ways to Make Your Holiday Baking Healthier
There is no way to avoid all the baked goods during the holidays, but there are a few healthy swaps that you can make sure your baked...
Drea Nunez
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Make the Healthiest Rice Choice: White, Brown, GABA/Sprouted
Every month I try to do something to make my family's lives healthier, or make our lifestyle less of an impact on the environment. My...
Drea Nunez
Sep 7, 20223 min read


How to Prep a Thermos for Hot Foods
One of the downsides of not eating the school lunch is having to eat cold food all the time; and our family LOVES to eat hot food for...
Drea Nunez
Aug 28, 20221 min read


Juice Plus Product Review - Fruits and Veggies Kids Will Eat
I've been taking Juice Plus for about a year and a half, and I've been a partner with the company for about a year. I can tell you that...
Drea Nunez
Aug 18, 20224 min read


Summer Chores Ideas for Kids
Everyone talks about spring-cleaning, but I love summer cleaning! The kids are out of school, and it's a great opportunity for them to...
Drea Nunez
Jul 7, 20222 min read


Greenlight Product Review - Managing Kids Money and Chores
I alluded to this in my last blog post about kids and chores and using an app. Our family uses Greenlight to manage the kid's finances,...
Drea Nunez
Jun 28, 20224 min read


Chores, Compensation, and Teaching Kids The Value of Time
Chores and allowances are things that have a wide range of opinions. This summer I'll be posting on summer chores and every day chores...
Drea Nunez
Jun 8, 20223 min read


Travel Hot Plates, Keep Foods Hot at Home or on the Go!
This is a tool you've heard me talk about in so many of my blog posts and YouTube videos. These hot plates are a great way to keep meals...
Drea Nunez
May 21, 20221 min read


Make Dinner On Your Lunch Break - Cuban Black Beans
A flavorful meal that can please meat lovers and vegans! This is a fantastic meal that you can make for meat lovers, vegetarians, and...
Drea Nunez
Apr 11, 20222 min read


Lemon Bite Snacks, Easy and Vegan!
Healthy, on the go snacks. Bites (or balls) are a great way to have healthy, balanced snacks that are easy to take anywhere and simple to...
Drea Nunez
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Make Dinner On Your Lunch Break - Pork Ramen Stir Fry
This recipe is a favorite of my daughter. It was her meal request for her birthday last year! Super yummy ramen meets colorful veggies...
Drea Nunez
Mar 27, 20221 min read


Make Dinner On Your Lunch Break - Vegan Enchiladas
One of the benefits of working from home is being able to have hot home-made dinners. Except when your work schedule has you in meetings...
Drea Nunez
Feb 16, 20222 min read


Making Your Workout Fit Your Schedule
We all know that working out is important not just for our physical wellbeing, but also our mental wellbeing. But fitting the workouts in...
Drea Nunez
Feb 9, 20223 min read


Wait, I Need to Make Dinner? Fast, Easy Tostadas
I don't know how it seems to sneak up on me, but some days I forget that I'm the adult in charge of cooking meals. Maybe it's the long...
Drea Nunez
Jan 25, 20222 min read


Holiday Gift Saving Tips
This week, I'm going to be focusing on how to save money on gift giving during the holidays. Use this as a way to plan out for next year,...
Drea Nunez
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Fast Meals with Food Processors
Is it pretty? No, not especially; but you get a home cooked meal with fresh food a lot faster. Today was one of those days, where I had...
Drea Nunez
Nov 29, 20212 min read


All Day Sport Travel Tips for Staying Healthy, and Saving Money
Good morning, my fellow busy working parents! It is the weekend, which means that it's game day. Days when we spend very little time at...
Drea Nunez
Nov 13, 20212 min read


Packing Cold School Lunches and Snacks Product Review– Yumbox
Product reviews are great if you want to compare products or gear for your readers. They'll keep coming back to you for your expertise...
Drea Nunez
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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