I truly believe that our attitude in life influences our lives in very real concrete ways. It also determines the joy (or lack of joy) we experience. The way we think about things determines our actions and therefore our results. I know of no surer way to happiness than having an attitude of gratitude. Today, […]
Herbed Whole Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
I get especially into using my slow cooker when it is cold outside. There is just something comforting about the nice warm food and delicious flavors from a slow cooker. Anyway, I have been using it more than normal lately. When I heard about The Minerva Dairy America’s Slowest Recipe Contest, I thought it would […]
What I Love About You- Take This Love Challenge
Your marriage is the rock your world is built on. If you have kids, it is their foundation as well. However, it is easy to take it for granted or put it on the back burner. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, let your love take the front seat. Take the “What I Love About […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Review- A Sleek Family Car
My family consists of my husband and I and our two kids but with carpool duties we are considering vehicles with 3rd row seating. I also want room for growing legs and cargo area needs. However, I don’t want to feel like I am driving a boat. If you are in the market for a sleek […]
The Health Benefits of Spices and Herbs
I use spices and herbs every time I cook. They add a wonderful depth and flavor to dishes. This allows me to decrease the amount of salt and fat a recipe may call for. Not only do herbs and spices make dishes more flavorful and healthy, but they pack some surprising health benefits. There are hundreds of spices […]
Lemon Mint Healing Hand Scrub Recipe
My hands are always so dry and rough in the winter! I’m sure I’m not the only one who has this happening. I feel like I go through a bottle of lotion a week! I have started using a great homemade exfoliating hand scrub. It works so well to slough off dry dead skin from […]
Pressure Cooker Beef Stew In A Jiffy
“Low and slow” is usually the motto for tender and delicious meat, however a pressure cooker can help speed things along. Less expensive cuts of meat such as chuck, chuck Shoulder, and top chuck are best in a beef stew because they usually require a long cook-time to get fork tender. Time is a precious commodity […]