When it comes to cooking consistently, I’m lazy and often at a loss for what to make for dinner. The easy choice is to stop by a restaurant or fast food joint which is a waste of money and leads to poor food choices. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to cook at home…
Month: December 2016
Meatless Monday-Sweet Potato & Kale Stir-Fry
Sweet potatoes are chock-full of nutrients and tasty. They’re great in stews, pies or simply baked. I like to use them in a stir-fry. Here’s a super easy recipe. Ingredients 4 to 5 small sweet potatoes or 2 big ones Kale, shredded carrots, and sliced red onion. (Add the amount you want.) Turmeric, sea salt, ground…
December 2016 Ipsy bag
This month’s Ipsy glam bag is one the best bags I’ve received all year. First, look at the bag. Take it in. Hot pink…sigh. 1970s faux fur. This is to die for. This is a wristlet I’d wear to a party or a girl’s night out. I love the card that came with the bag….
Candle Wax Tips-How to Remove and Reuse
Like many people, I love my scented candles, and I spend a lot of money on them. They’re not a luxury to me but…. a necessity. Nothing irritates me more than having to throw away that layer of wax that’s shorter than the wick. You know what I’m talking about. It’s a waste of money,…
DIY-Make Your Own Holiday Art
Are you looking to make your home festive on a budget? How about making your own holiday decor? It’s quick, easy and cheap. I bought all of the items used from the Dollar Tree where everything costs one buck unlike Family Dollar or Dollar General. Picture frames in a variety of sizes Holiday cards …
Meatless Monday–Cold Weather Ratatouille
Ratatouille is one of my favorite meatless dishes. It’s affordable and easy to make. The dish originates from the Provence region of France, and there are many different ways to make it. This is my recipe but you can add or subtract any of the veggies you want, although the tomatoes and eggplant are the stars…
Fall & Winter Favorites 2016
I’ve got some tried and true favorites I want to share with you. These are items I’ve used for several months (some of them for years) and they have become favorites. I picked up this color therapy book at Costco on sale for $5.99. It has quickly become my favorite coloring book. The book has…
Winter White Chicken Chili: Ready in 20 Minutes
This is a quick way to make a hearty dish in minutes. I make this meal on weekdays after a long day at work. White chili can be made with ground chicken or ground turkey. This time I used ground chicken. The key is to prepare most of the meal ahead of time, preferably on…
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