Did you make any New Year's Resolutions? So many people do. Everyone is telling me that they have been to the gym. I wonder if anyone has made resolutions for anything besides losing weight/getting in shape!The best way to achieve your resolutions? Break any resolution into small steps. Then break it down some more. The smaller the steps, the more … [Read more...]
November Roundup: Grinchiness Cures
Grinch PunchI've been hearing Christmas Carols on the radio and it's softening any Grinchy tendencies I've been harboring lately. Here are some wonderful articles around the blogosphere dealing with holiday shopping, holiday weight gain, and even joy.1. Here's a great post at More Thyme Than Dough on How To Recapture Christmas Joy. Really good … [Read more...]
Fast Pesto Pizza Appetizers:
White Pizza with PestoWho wouldn't love this white pizza made with three cheeses and a savory pesto? You can assemble it quickly on pita bread anytime people stop by, but it's also a great little meal for when you don't have much time to cook. It takes just 10 minutes to assemble and then 15 minutes in the oven. A good deal all around.This is a … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Fajita Bar for Game Day or Fast Family Meals
Easy Chicken Fajitas Want a quick, fresh-tasting meal you can throw together after a busy day? Here's one of my go-to meals when we've had a hectic day. Fajitas! Fajita bar toppings for assemble-it-yourself fajitas are easy to set up and it makes entertaining easier for you. Great for game day, Cinco De Mayo, or just a great Fajita … [Read more...]
Four Feisty Chicken Dishes for Game Day
Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken With football season here, game day foods come to mind. Yes, chili, shredded pork, and cheese dip are popular. But chicken--yes chicken--makes a great game day dish. Here are some chicken recipes that have plenty of flavor and pizzaz for any game-day party. These are all easy recipes that take a minimum … [Read more...]
Retire at 70? What Most People Forget
Planning on retiring at 70 or later? More and more people are. That way they expect to have enough saved to retire on. I see a flaw in that plan that I think many people are overlooking: to be healthy enough to work until age 70, you'll need a strong, healthy body. I know a lot of people in their 60's who have either retired or are still … [Read more...]
Keep Cool as a Cucumber with this Spa Treatment and Recipe
There's a reason people say "cool as a cucumber." Cucumbers have been keeping us cool for hundreds of years. During these hot days, pick up some cukes and these ideas a try. Create Your Home Spa 1. Make beautiful, refreshing spa water. Scrub the outside of a cuke and slice into about 1/4-inch thick slices.. Put aside two slices for your … [Read more...]