Today I wanted to make chili. Not just regular chili, but Turkey chili! And I don’t mean ground turkey, I mean the real deal, left over Thanksgiving turkey that I froze. Mmm, I knew I’d put it to good use! As I was making the chili, I looked out the kitchen window to see 25…
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To ink? Or not to ink?
Tattoos… Some people love them, some despise them, and some people have just one or numerous tattoos. I fall in the category of LOVING tattoos! I have many and much more to come! My First tattoo was a week after I turned 18… yup, just had to get one! I got a small Chinese symbol…
Save money with these apps, like me #ibotta
Let me help you save money! There are many money-saving apps out there! So many. Which ones are worth your time? The app from your grocery store; both Hannaford and Shaws have rewards apps. I use the rebate app called iBotta every week which you can use at hundreds of stores. Other apps that I…
Book Review: The Devil in the White City
Looking for something to read? I couldn’t put this book down: “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America,” by Erik Larson. There are two stories going on at the same time: one is the designing and building of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago (and architect…
Easy Cheesecake
Easy Cheesecake, because we really just wanted to try different flavors of whipped cream on a plain cheesecake. This cheesecake was made from a boxed kit and took about five minutes! But the flavor was very good. Not as cheese-y as homemade, but it will do for our whipped cream taste-test. Kitchen and Housewares We…
Local charities need your help; you can make a difference!
These are some of my favorite local charities that need help all year round, but especially at the holidays and during the winter months when resources are scarce for many in our community. I’ve donated coats to Trinity Jubilee Center and they were very appreciative. When I was in high school I created and printed…
Hello Christmas!
I love this time of year! Getting together with family and friends, focusing on what’s important, finding the perfect gift, cooking up favorites, decorating, and watching holiday movies. Oh, and hot chocolate and cookies, too. Have you been asked to a holiday party? I’m excited to be able to share a free downloadable game to…
The ‘PG’ Version of Vegas
Are you planning a vacation for you and your family? A weekend get away with your friends? May I suggest Vegas?! If you haven’t been, don’t judge just yet. The first time I went, I was so nervous, I didn’t really know what to expect other than what you see on tv and in movies….
The Best Slow Cooker Lasagna
The Best Slow Cooker Lasagna 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper, to taste 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 2 jars favorite spaghetti sauce 1 box lasagna noodles, don’t use…
Vegged Out!
I consider myself to be pretty healthy. I eat right, take my vitamins and work out. I used to run everyday, but that’s a different story … I’m in good shape. My favorite snack to eat is vegetables! Salads for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Soups packed with vegetables, grilled vegetables whenever I have the chance,…
