Sometimes you just have to share. I stopped by Big Lots and got a fabulous deal on the last of their Christmas goodies. I got all three of these plaques for less than $2.00. These eight ornaments cost one buck. These cost another dollar. I paid $1.20 for these deer ornaments. The total came to around…
Month: January 2017
How I Prepare My Fruits & Veggies for the Week-Mediterranean Diet
Once I have my groceries home, I immediately prep them. I get everything ready to go for my meals and snacks. These groceries should last for two weeks, allowing an additional trip for fresh produce if necessary. Check out everything I purchased here Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid-Shopping Healthy on a Budget Fruit is problematic for…
Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid-Shopping Healthy on a Budget
Getting healthy in 2017 is not a resolution. It’s my new lifestyle. Last year, I had a major surgery, and I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) which is a degenerative autoimmune disease. I also have high blood pressure and desperately need to lost weight…a lot of weight. I realized I couldn’t get healthy on my own, so…
Shredded Chicken Stew: Crockpot Recipe
Chicken stew is a hearty meal that’s full of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. I came up with a version of chicken stew that’s guaranteed to be delicious and easy on the wallet. The first thing you’ll need is a slow cooker. Ingredients 1 pound of chicken breasts or thighs (You can reduce it to half a…
Italian Pasta Salad with Salami
There are many different types of pasta salads, and I like making as many as possible. Pasta salad can be a snack, a side dish, and sometimes a meal. It seems like every time I make it, I use different ingredients. Here’s my basic pasta salad recipe that’s perfect for potlucks and other events. Ingredients Block…
Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale: January 2017 Haul:
This is the time to stock up on all your favorite Bath & Body Works products. Their Semi-Annual sale is happening now and there’s loads of stuff marked down from 50% to 75% off. The sale started in early January and will continue for another week. I bought my items over a two-week period which…
Italian Black-Eyed Peas: New Year’s Recipe
Anyone with Southern roots knows that if you want good luck, you must eat black-eyed peas, pork, and greens on January 1st. I’m dropping the pork but I’ll definitely have a bowl of black-eyed peas with a side salad. Here is my quick and easy recipe. Italian Black-Eyed Peas: 1 packet of Italian seasoning 1 pound…
Plan With Me: Holiday Flip Through
I had an amazing time decorating my Happy planner for the holidays. I thought it would be nice to share it with you. My planner is also a journal, so I decided to make Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s special. I came up with a theme for every week that brought back special memories for me….
Welcome 2017 & Thank You 2016
Happy New Year!!! 2017 is here and I’m ready for it. 2016 was a challenge for me, but I refuse to call it a bad year. It was an opportunity to learn…and learn I did. My biggest challenges were health issues. There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears…literally, but I survived. This year,…
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