A Week of Celebration!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

How fun is it that we get to celebrate twice in one week? Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day, does it get any better?!?!?!

I just wanted to share my favorite Mexican themed recipe that’s fresh, healthy and delicious.

Mindy’s Ceviche Recipe
Preparation time: 15 minutes to prepare, let soak all day or overnight in fridge. 
 
INGREDIENTS
            1 lb. of raw shrimp chopped (you can also use mahi-mahi or halibut)
            2 fresh squeezed limes (use juice)
            1/2 red onion, finely diced
            ½ cucumber diced
            1 chopped fresh tomato
             Fresh cilantro to taste
             ½ avocado diced
             5 Tbsp. fresh salsa
             Tortillas or tortilla chips or romaine lettuce leaves
 
METHOD
In a glass casserole dish, either Pyrex or ceramic, place the fish, onion, tomatoes, salsa, cucumber and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice. Stir well, making sure the fish gets exposed to the acidic lime juice. Let sit for several hours in the fridge, giving time for the flavors to blend.  (My daughter adds a splash of Tabasco sauce!) ALSO, if you leave the avocado pit in, the mix it won’t turn brown.
 
Serving Options
Serve with chopped cilantro and slices of avocado with heated tortillas
Serve in romaine lettuce leaves or over a bed of green for salad style
Serve in hard shells for ceviche tacos
Serve on a tostada shell
Serve nacho style with tortilla chips
Use as your veggie dip or chip dip
 
Serves 8. Approx. 80 calories per serving of the fish ceviche mix.

Honoring The Ladies…

If you need an idea for that fabulous lady in your life, my next 28 Day BodyGym challenge begins on Monday!

I’m giving a $10 discount to all females between now and Friday, May 8.

I’m honored to have both mother & daughter and sister groups starting next week. I love how the BodyGym and these strategies create a supportive atmosphere fostering positive change. This group of women truly band together as they improve their health and fitness in addition to the health and fitness of those around them.

Message me to register at the discounted rate or for a gift certificate to give this Sunday!

Here’s to a week of celebration and expressing gratitude for the many women who give, love and support us!

Ideas for a “Stay Safe” Mother’s Day!

This year has been unprecedented with how we celebrated Easter and spring birthdays.  Mother’s Day is about a week away (you’re welcome for the reminder!) and just because we’re following the “stay safe” initiative doesn’t mean you can’t honor the women in your life!

Here’s a few ideas…

Every Woman Deserves a BodyGym!

Muscle is a girl’s best friend, so it’s only obvious that the ladies in your life need a BodyGym. It’s affordable, portable, light weight and it’s an entire gym in the palm of her hand!  BodyGym has been helping women reshape their bodies for over 15 years! People all over the country are using it since the pandemic ensued and I’ve loved hearing their progress and results the past 7 weeks as stories have been shared on social media.  

There’s two promotions going on right now.  Use the code MOTHERSDAY to get 10% off and you get 25% off any orders of 2 or more. Give the gift of health (and even gift one to yourself) so mom can benefit and think of you everyday she exercises.  Click here for the BodyGym website, you have time to order and receive it before May 11!  You can watch the latest BodyGym Good Things Utah clip here.

Bring the Spa to Her.

Start her day off with cozy robes, a bubble bath, maybe a facial, cucumbers for an eye mask, a manicure or pedicure, and a plateful of mixed berries or her favorite fruit!  

Ladies, here’s a 5 minute tutorial for the perfect DIY manicure in the comfort of your home from my cute friend Danielle!

Make Her a Healthy Meal.  

Your lady deserves to be nourished! What’s her favorite meal?  Have the family prepare, cook, serve the meal, and don’t forget the clean up party after so mom doesn’t need to lift a finger.  

Delicious food can be simple with a beautiful salad, a grilled or baked protein, 2 of her favorite vegetable sides and some dipped strawberries for dessert. You don’t need to spend all day cooking!

Here’s a simple recipe from my Clean, Simple Eating Recipe E-Book. It’s a strawberry focused salad—don’t forget to dip the left over strawberries in chocolate!!! You might want them as an appetizer instead of dessert. In honor of the amazing women I love and admire, my ebook is half price through the month of May, just click the title above!

Mindy’s Sweet and Tangy Strawberry Salad

Makes 4 servings, approximately 180 calories per serving

This recipe makes enough of the tart 'n' tasty dressing to enjoy on a few more salads or as a marinade for the week.

Salad Ingredients:

8 cups or a container of fresh spinach or a romaine mix

3 cups sliced strawberries

4 tsp. minced sweet onion

4 tsp. minced green onion

4 oz. pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Dressing Ingredients: (makes 1 cup; use extra within 1 week for other salads):

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp. dry mustard

2 Tbsp. poppy seeds

1/2 green onion, minced

Put all dressing ingredients in blender and blend until creamy. Place all salad ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add dressing to salad as needed and toss until thoroughly mixed.

Write a Heart-Felt Card.

Don’t get me wrong, we definitely appreciate flowers! But of all the gifts we receive, moms save and cherish cards most! My saved Mother’s Day cards are beautiful reminders of moments in time as my girls have grown from toddlers to young adults.  I still re-read the last Mother’s Day card my mom wrote me before she passed away.  These are timeless!  What woman doesn’t reserve a card May 11 regardless if she’s a mother or not?!?!

Get out that card stock, markers and let your creative juices flow as you express your gratitude and appreciation for the special women in your life.

Move Together…Even If It’s Just 10 Minutes.

Plan a family-friendly hike, walk or bike ride.  If mom isn’t into hiking, go on a simple walk around the neighborhood.  Get outside together & enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature. Time in nature is bonding, healing, invigorating, peaceful and much needed, especially these days!

Making Mother’s Day memorable is possible in 2020!  I’d love to hear what you have planned.