All Aspects of Life are Rooted in Style
Cooking three meals a day is good for a growing family, but it can get time consuming. Meal planning is a great way to to manage time. I do it...kind of. I grocery shop with a purpose. I know what I want to make each week. Our meals aren't prescheduled. Instead, I prep what I... Continue Reading →
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the rich colors and cool weather. It is too chilly for shorts, but too warm for coats. Truthfully, cardigans are a yearround garment. I have lightweight ones for Spring. From September to November, I prefer loose fitting cardigans without buttons. Depending on the material, it feels... Continue Reading →
Right off the bat, I do not like bananas. It is a texture thing for me. Since they are a good source of potassium, I blend them into my protein shakes and banana bread. Since they are blended in, it is edible to me. I do not like banana pudding or cake, because those dishes... Continue Reading →
When it comes to feeding my family, I try to incorporate fresh vegetables as much as I can. Some of my favorite vegetables to work with are peppers, mushrooms and onions. Fresh vegetables and fruit have a short shelf life. Regardless of the recipe, I dice, chop or slice a portion of them in advance.... Continue Reading →
I love coffee. Regardless of my lifestyle goals, I try to find a way to keep coffee in my life. Lately, I brew Dunkin’ Donuts with Stevia in the Raw and Lactaid 2% to taste. Although I am capable of drinking two to three 20 ounce cups a day, I was tired of pouring out... Continue Reading →
It's not Thanksgiving, but comfort foods are everywhere. What holiday is this? It's not an official American holiday, but it is known as Super Bowl Sunday. It's one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the United States. The game is not the only thing that draws people in. Some watch for the half... Continue Reading →
Music is a unique art form that invades the mind. It wraps itself around significant life moments and people. Some people prefer to literally listen to the world through their own playlist. I used to live that way, but I have to limit my song time. These Top 10 songs remind me of my husband.... Continue Reading →
Valentine's Day puts a lot of pressure on couples to show their love and appreciation in extravagant ways. Sometimes, over the top gifts aren't in the budget, but quality time is. A Date-Night-In is can be as low-key or over-the-top as you want it to be. If you can't be together that day, you can... Continue Reading →
The season of love is coming soon. That's probably why kid-friendly Valentine's Day crafts keep popping up on my Facebook Newsfeed. These unsolicited posts made me think about tasty projects for my children. My eldest son loves to help me in the kitchen. Learning to cook is an importnat life skill. When I take out... Continue Reading →
Inspiration can come from unexpected places. After reading "Pocket Dolly Wisdom book – Wonderful, Witty & Wise," I started thinking about the Netflix's movie Dumplin' [It's based on Julie Murphy's book Dumplin', a 1# New York Times Best Seller]. Last December, my husband and I watched it. Well, I got 10-min into the movie, he... Continue Reading →
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