This Tuscan inspired tomato basil chicken with a buttery sauce features a few leaves of the last of my summertime basil, and the delightful aroma of freshly minced garlic. May I introduce you to new favorite way to eat chicken? Oh my, oh yes, that is how I want my chicken, thank you very much! …
Keeping your dog happy is one of life’s little pleasures, for me. I mean, how hard is it to do things for someone you love so much? Our family members are huge animal lovers. We have had so many furry friends that have become a part of our family over the years – count ’em …
This honey apple cake is full of the flavors of autumn. Why not serve it as a part of your Thanksgiving dessert table? What do all these have in common: falling leaves, hoodies, carving a pumpkin, corn stalks, decorating, apples? Of course! It’s fall. My favorite time of the year. And what could make it …
These easy chicken fajitas are super tasty, super easy to prepare and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. This is such a busy time of the year. The summer is over, kids are heading back to school and there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to …
Yum….fresh fruit. This time of the year, the choices are so wide and the flavor is sublime. My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, has shared with me her favorite way to dress up custard – with a seasonal homemade fruit sauce! Sometimes, less is more. This recipe shows that to perfection. …
The kids in the neighborhood will love coming to your house this Halloween if you make these spooky Halloween Goodie bags. I just love this time of the year. The temps are cooler, the leaves are changing and I know that the holiday season will soon be here. Keep reading to find out how to …
If you are looking for a fun way to incorporate fitness on your life, try walking your dog. I recently developed a new attitude to my health and fitness and have taken it up with a vengeance. I admit it. I have been lax for years about getting in some daily exercise. I have …
This budget friendly fall patio makeover can be put together in just a few minutes and sets the mood from Halloween right through to Thanksgiving. I am giddy right now. The temperatures have finally dropped and the leaves are starting to change color. MY TIME OF YEAR! Living in NC is hard on a gardener …
This gluten free black bean pizza is loaded up with some of the freshest ingredients around and the barbecue sauce base will have a party in your mouth, for sure. It is loaded with items that are good for you, but still gives you a feeling of eating some comfort food, which we all need …
This pan fried swai with Indian spices fits right into my clean eating mood. In a word, it is delicioso! For the last 10 days, I have had a case of mommy’s time out going on. Not in the way that you might think, with me taking a vacation or a must needed rest. My …
This recipe for taco chicken 15 bean soup is so hearty and delicious. It makes a filling lunch or a first course before dinner. Don’t you just love it when the temperatures start to fall and you know that all the holidays are around the corner? I do, and I also love fall for the …
Diet accountability is a hard thing for me. I tend to rely on the scales to tell me how I am doing, but those darn things can be part of a love-hate relationship with me. So, I have come up with an idea to showcase how the week has gone with a Wednesday accountability post, …
Unless you are a fitness person at heart, I am sure you have a million reasons why you should not exercise. I call these exercise excuses and I have a ton of them. My mind knows that I should exercise, but my motivation is not always present. On those days, I have a 101 reasons …
Trying to get some exercise in every day can be a challenge when you have healthy issues. So today’s question is “should you still walk when it hurts?” The answer is a qualified yes! It is sort of a catch 22. Walking is good for your knees and hips. But knees and hips with arthritis …
These creative ideas for fall decorations make use of the natural colors and textures that we find outside in nature. Most can be put together for very little cost and expense. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the change from summer to autumn. I love all of the seasons but there …
Follow these easy walking tips and you will be getting the exercise you need and enjoying it to boot. When your hips and knees hurt, it’s hard to get motivated by the thought of any exercise. Even walking can be dreaded more than anticipated with pleasure if your joints hurt. But there are many things …
This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is the best of both worlds. It has the combination I like, but in moderation and it makes a great breakfast option too. You don’t have to have been reading my blog for long to know that I believe that chocolate and peanut butter are food group options. I love …
A winning weight loss attitude does so much to help you stay on track. For me, dieting occurs in the kitchen, with some exercise and in my mind! If you listen to the experts, they will tell you that eating less and moving more is the key to losing weight. And to a certain degree, …
These DIY Halloween wooden decorations have been a favorite yard decor idea for our family for years. When my daughter was much younger, I was very much into all sorts of crafts. I especially loved decorating for the various holidays because she loved what I came up with for decorations. This project takes more time …
When summer rolls around, you can easily see the effects of winter moisture on your home. These before and after power washing photos show quite a difference! It’s been a busy summer for my husband and me. Power washing the exterior of our house and surrounding areas was one of this summer’s biggest projects. I …
Keep these power washing tips in mind while you tackle the project and your home will be like new in no time at all. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that my husband Richard and I love to do labor intensive projects that really make a difference in …
Today’s kitchen tip shows how to hull your strawberries with a drinking straw to save the waste that comes with cutting the top off, or the time that it takes to use a knife to hull each one properly. Hull Strawberries with a Straw to save waste. Our family eats strawberries year round. They are …
Cleaning a microwave with lemons in minutes is easy. All you need are cut lemons and a bowl of hot water. A few minutes on high and you won’t be ashamed to open your microwave door any longer! I use my microwave all the time, so it does tend to get dirty and discolored, particularly …
Dessert! It’s my favorite part of the meal. My favorite desserts make sweet endings to a meal and are sure to tempt even the most ardent sweet eater. As much as I love desserts, I find that I don’t bake them often. Now that my daughter has grown and moved away, there is just my …
Having a well stocked home bar is helpful for those times you want to call your friends over for an impromptu happy hour at home. Remember the days when happy hour was the highlight of the week? Celebrating with friends over to share cocktail recipes is a fun thing to do. But with the busy …
Are you feeling like comfort food? It’s time for a loaded potato and pulled pork casserole! I love making new recipes from things that I have on hand. It makes me feel frugal and ensures that I end up wasting very little food. Luckily for me, the main ingredient in this loaded potato and pulled …