I actually made this recipe last year for Christmas and have been waiting all year to share it! The lovely Christmas colors make it the perfect side dish at your Holiday meal, but it would make a great side dish in the summer months too, especially for a BBQ. It is so refreshing and bursting…
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(=hristmas $miles! A Holiday Memory Making / Gift Idea {Vlog}
View this post on Instagram ▶️ Thought I would do something different and share a gift / holiday memory making idea in case anyone would like to do something similar! ▶️ We all know that it’s harder to shop for people the older they get. Adults just don’t need much unless it’s something practical, and…
#GiveMe30HabitProject 12.01.2019 {Random Acts of Kindness}
Welcome to the 12th habit in the #GiveMe30HabitProject!! See this post for all the details and backstory! This month’s habit is to practice random acts of kindness! This month’s habit challenge is designed to help you achieve a higher sense of joy by instilling joy into the lives of others. It sounds counterintuitive, but the fact is…
He Came And Changed Everything
He came and changed everything… Family time is so important. I am grateful that holidays like Christmas give us a good excuse to put everything on hold in the busyness of life, and prioritize quality time with those we love. What about our Savior? If I’m being honest, it can often be difficult to connect…
Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday
There’s 12 days left before Christmas. How is that possible? 😳 This time of year might find you stressed out, off your usual routine, and trying to do #AllTheThings… Is all my shopping done? Are all the gifts wrapped? Are all the cards mailed? Do you have a plan for what you are bringing to…
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Kid, husband, and foodie approved roasted Brussels sprouts! I firmly believe that cooking vegetables is more about the right method and seasoning than anything else. For Thanksgiving this year I went with my tried-and-true method for most of my roasted vegetables (like this asparagus), but I swapped things up and made Brussels sprouts per my…
Leftover Turkey? Here’s What To Make!
🍗 I’ll be honest… I am not a big fan of ham, but I am all abut some Thanksgiving turkey. 🍗 It is may favorite part of the meal and I absolutely LOVE having leftover turkey! I never have a problem eating it until it runs out. There is never such a thing as too…
Single-Serving Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Puppy Chow
A classic treat made healthy, high protein, and single serving for portion control! Classic Muddy Buddy recipes use melted chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and cereal. While they are insanely delicious, when I looked up recipes, an average 1/2 cup serving size clocked in at around 220-250 calories, 10+ g of fat, 40+…
Why A Great Beginning To Your New Year Starts NOW
Most of us are used to running around frantically during the holiday season. On top of normal life and work demands, there is so much extra we are expected to do! Including, but not limited to: Figuring out the perfect gift for everyone on your list… Shopping for those gifts… Wrapping all those gifts… Working…
2 Ingredient “Creamed” Spinach {Low Calorie, Hidden Veggie, Vegan and Dairy-free Option}
This is one of those “I need something at the last minute” recipes that takes just a few minutes and a microwave to be ready. It is great because you can keep the ingredients on hand in the freezer for when you might need them. No worrying with taste-testing spices since the Green Giant creamed…
A New Approach to the New Year {ToL #4}
I mentioned on Instagram that I chose a New Year’s “theme” for 2017. I explained here why I chose the theme that I did (#PrioritizedAction). I think it is important to go deeper and share with you the basis for why I choose themes to begin my years now, rather than participate in setting New…
*Home Workout 101* (Part Two): “Stocking” Accessories
I’ll do a follow-up post with some larger items. For now, I thought I’d put together a list of some of the stocking-stuffer sized accessory and ancillary items that I frequently use for my home workouts. It is that time of year…just in case you need some inspiration for your holiday wish list! 😉 Note: These are things…