Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
Fennel seems to pop up everywhere in the Springtime. It’s an easy to grow fluffy green plant with a slightly licorice taste in both the greenery and the white bulbs at the base. If the fennel plant is large, simply chop off a few bulbs…
If you eat beans from a can, you’re doing it wrong. So wrong. Making beans from scratch (soak and Instant Pot) not only taste better, but it’s super cost-effective and dried beans have a very long shelf life. A bag of beans for about a…
Soup-er Easy: A Hearty Lentil and Chard Bowl
Craving a comforting, nutrient-packed meal? This quick and easy lentil and chard soup is the perfect solution! Packed with protein-rich lentils and vitamin-packed chard, this soup is a delicious way to nourish your body. Plus, it’s made with simple pantry staples, making it a breeze to whip up on a busy weeknight.
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This is a sponsored post for Review Wire Media on behalf of CocoaVia. Last summer, my Mom had a consultation at the Mayo Clinic and within hours of her visit, she was checked into the hospital and scheduled for an emergency heart valve replacement. I…
My daughter came home the other day and said she wanted pancakes for dinner. She’s normally a very healthy eater and wants vegetables and high-fiber foods, so I knew something was up.
Now that we’re all home during the day with Covid-19, we are HEARING each other. A LOT. We’re hearing our teens play video games non-stop, our spouse on boisterous Zoom calls or we’re hearing our neighbors play Bon Jovi on repeat. Either way, here are some simple and cost effective ways to soundproof your home. Soundproofing your home does not have to be all expensive. The use of caulk sealant is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of soundproofing. It involves filling in the cracks between surfaces in your room using a caulk gun, to keep outside noises from filtering into the room and vice versa. (more…)
Two weeks ago, my husband and I went to a Monster Truck event – which was fun and I’m enjoying getting out of my bubble as often as possible. This weekend we decided to ventured out to Dulzura, CA (about 30 miles outside of San…
Fleas are common parasites on cats since the fur provides a good habitat for them where they can breed. They are mostly experienced during warm seasons and their life-cycle is adaptive to both in and outdoors.
Is it possible to make cheese-free scalloped potatoes? That’s what I set out to discover! Full disclosure: I like cheese, but my daughter is not doing well with lactose lately, so I’m modifying recipes to see what I can cut out. (more…)
Remember this old Western Tune? Mamas’ don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys Don’t let ’em pick guitars or drive them old trucks Let ’em be doctors and lawyers and such
The older members of our society have often played a huge part in driving our country’s progress over the years and even defended it and its people’s freedom. However, as they age, many often find themselves fighting for veterans benefits, feeling undervalued in society as…
February is Heart Health Month, so my family and I are enjoying lightened up recipes of traditional classics. Heart disease causes 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States, so I’m constantly tweaking my recipes to make them heart healthy, but without sacrificing flavor. (more…)
