File it Friday: Hot Chocolate Bar, Skinny Chicken Salad + More

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  During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I […]

New Recipe Resource + Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe

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As many of you know, I live out in the country. The only major grocery store in my small town is Food Lion. It’s conveniently located just a minute from my dojo! Needless to say, it’s my go to store […]

Watercress: An Overlooked Leafy Green

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We all know that leafy greens are what we should be eating—lettuce, spinach, collard greens, kale, and more—-but watercress!?! Have you added that to your leafy green list? Watercress is often overlooked as a leafy green food source. It is […]

Differences in Egg Yolk Color

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If you have ever cracked open an egg from a free-range hen, you have probably noticed a bright orange to yellow yolk. My family is used to the rich-colored yolks and we don’t think twice about it. The other day […]

Work Week Menu Plan Week of 7/27/15

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After several weeks, I am back to menu planning! June and July were extremely busy months for us. We traveled, Capt. M. had all-star baseball and I had intense training for karate nationals. I spent very little time in the […]

Accomplishing Goals: Fitness Goals & Beyond

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I’m a goal setter when it comes to fitness. To keep me motivated, I need to have goals in mind. Some are small goals while others are more on the long term scale. Last week I accomplished a goal I […]

Gardening: Volunteer Pumpkins

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A few weeks ago I mentioned that we had volunteer vegetable plants growing. I knew that one of the plants was a type of squash but I was unsure on what type. This volunteer squash plant was growing beside the […]

File it Friday: No-Bake Protein Cookies, Chocolate Bites + More

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  During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I […]