How To Give Fewer Gifts and Find “A Little Bit More”
Our Christmas was out of control. Every family member was buying a present for 15 other family members. We spent the days from Black Friday to Christmas Eve stomping through…
Crockpot Taco Soup
On a wet and chilly fall day, I love the smell of soup simmering in a crockpot. And when we’re busy it’s such a convenience to pop everything in a crockpot in the morning, and come home to yummy soup at night. This lean and high-fiber taco soup is super-easy to make, and gets better as it sits.
THANKS for GIVING: the blessing of generosity
As we give thanks for our blessings, let’s consider the blessing of generosity. A small group of individuals in southern Ohio mounted an attack on the heroin epidemic. They are OneCity Against Heroin, a generous community reaching out in compassion and love, and they are saving lives.
The Better to See You With, My Dear!
My number one cheater strategy for combatting the fine print is just that: cheaters. When I first started using them, which was probably way past when I actually needed them, I went through a quest to find the perfect pair…
Classic Books I’m Glad I Read, and a Few I Wish I Hadn’t
Are “classic” books a treat or a tool of torture? Some are life-changing and deserving of their reputation. Others can be challenging, at best.
Mad About Plaid!
Plaid is back and as fun as ever! You can keep it low-key, or step it up with lots of color!
Splish Splash — Favorite Rain Bootie
Rainy fall days will quickly give way to snowy and icy winter days, and this cute Sperry quilted bootie is perfect for both. This bootie is so comfortable! I could walk for miles in it, and I have. Wear this for tailgating at a college football game, strolling through city streets on a shopping trip, or taking a crisp fall hike.
An Everyday Vinaigrette
We have salad with nearly every meal and I make the same salad dressing 85% of the time. You can make it in five minutes… my family loves both versions!
Low Carb Blackened Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles
Trying to avoid carbs? Check out spiralized zucchini noodles with blackened salmon and blistered tomatoes.