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Traveling for business allows me the experience to try new foods and experience new flavors and combinations of tastes. I always keep my meal bars on hands so I keep my diet on track but I do like to explore new foods and recipes. I had an amazing salad while on the road and from [...]
Cooking a simple and healthy dinner might seem hard to do but when you’re using pasta that cooks in only 3 minutes- yes just 3 minutes, it’s not as difficult as you might think! I make a delicious whole wheat garlic fettuccine Alfredo with just butter, shredded Parmesan and salt to taste and pair this with fresh steamed broccoli [...]
It’s what’s for dinner, a simple one pot roasted chicken dinner in only 7 simple steps. 1. Peel and cut your potatoes. I like to use red skin for variety sometimes! 2. Cut and peel vegetables such as carrots, onions and celery. 3. Use your favorite seasonings and mix with olive oil. I like to [...]
I’ve decided that this week I’m just all about the pumpkin! Too much puree that I’m eager to use I suppose! Yesterday I wrote about making your own pumpkin syrup and for breakfast this morning I put the syrup over the bacon that I baked in the oven. The smell coming from the oven made [...]
When you love pumpkins like I do it’s easy to come up with a variety of ways to use homemade pumpkin puree. I’ve posted about how to make pumpkin spice muffins, your own pumpkin puree and pumpkin pancakes but now I’m sharing with you how I make pumpkin syrup! Served over vanilla ice cream, warm [...]
Oh summer- how we have waited for you in northern Michigan! I am so glad you are here! Berry season is in full swing and I am right in the middle of it. Strawberries picked (thanks for coming with Karl and Joanne!), cleaned, and frozen in 5 cup vacuumed sealed bags for the winter. Raspberries [...]
4th of July often means BBQ’s and picnics – which can lead to unhealthy eating choices, which we all have to face and probably give into, just a little. If you’re having a BBQ try serving tons of fresh fruit and grilling some corn. Yes, grilling your corn! It will be healthy, unless you put [...]
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My kids love yogurt and they love most of all Stonyfield ®YoKids Smoothies ! As a mom I'm picky and here is why I love them: No High Fructose Corn Syrup Made with Organic Fruits and Veggies Each yogurt contains 1/3 of a child’s … Read More...
My family loves ice cream and sorbet, anything cold and tasty I suppose. Except I’m sort of picky about what they actually eat or at least when I’m in charge! A few weeks ago we were provided with a sample pack of Whole Fruit Sorbets and my … Read More...
I’m tall and being 5’11’’ certainly doesn't make finding activewear easy. Luckily Jockey® contacted me asking if I wanted to try their cotton stretch bootleg pant and as soon as I saw they came in long – I was all in! As you know I’m … Read More...
More than 78 percent of women feel they work a “second shift” when it comes to their daily life responsibilities, according to findings from the 2013 Work/Life Balance Survey conducted by Maid Brigade. Responses from the annual survey also … Read More...
A homemade, DIY, cheap and natural fabric softener that will leave your clothes clean and fresh plus your washer will sparkle and you’ll have less dryer lint. Is this even possible? I see on Pinterest many fancy recipes to help save someone money … Read More...
Cleaning can be time consuming but there are lots of ways to cut corners. Of course, if you can afford it hiring help is certainly one option. Admittedly, I hire help once a week – no lie about and it is my saving grace. I work so many hours and … Read More...
