Can you believe that you can go to MarthaStewart.com daily and get a ‘Cookie of the Day’ recipe? This may not be great for your diet but it sure is good for your spirit. Just look at the pretty photos. Calorie-free.
Cookie of the Day by Martha Stewart
Clearing the Clutter
One of my resolutions from last year that was not successfully accomplished was that of ‘Clearing the Clutter’. I am always trying to be organized yet I never feel organized because there is too much clutter (I have too many ‘hiding spots’). I have been working on a plan the past few days and look…
Dr. Oz’s tips to a Healthier Life
Even if you do not watch Oprah, do yourself a favor and look over this Health Checklist.
Raspberry Balsamic Chicken Breasts
Raspberry balsamic chicken is one of my staples and I sometimes switch it up with apricot preserves. This is also a healthy and frugal recipe as you are only using 2 breasts, halving each one, therefore, resulting in 4 servings. It is a great way to trick yourself into only eating half a breast (and…
Valentine’s Craft and Sweets by Martha Stewart
Stop what you are doing right now and go register for a two-week online course at Martha Stewart Living. The are going to show you techniques for creating unique cards, heartfelt gifts, and special treats for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. What a wonderful way to get great ideas and make something for those…
Quinoa Chili
I was looking for something different and at the same time healthy in a comfort food, so I decided to work on chili (yes, I was really craving a huge plate of mac & cheese). I added a huge nutritional boost by adding Quinoa. Please give it a try and don’t point it out to…
Homemade Headbands – a lovely mother daughter craft
My daughter is all into being a girlie-girl (but loves hiking and tools) and looking ‘fancy’ some days so after we saw this post on Design Mom, we went right to the store and got to crafting. She also had her first slumber party coming and wanted to make one for the birthday girl. Now…
Quinoa
Have you heard of Quinoa? Incorporated it into your diet yet? No, shame on you. It is a seed from the goosefoot plant and is an ideal food for all of us because it is a complete protein, and is especially useful for those on some restrictive diets as Quinoa flour can be used in…
Orange-Scented Beets
A few months ago, I had a wonderful dinner with a friend and we ordered a beet salad. Now, the last time I had eaten beets, I was probably 5 and felt that I was scarred for a lifetime. Now that I am, let’s just say, over 30, I decided that I was going to…