Creative Cupcake Recipe
My husband came up with this recipe by combining some other cupcake recipes, and I must admit that these were awesome. It kind of negated our healthy veggie stir fry dinner, but these M&M muffins are awesome!
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
pinch of salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted [...]
Meal Plan Monday!
Since I just did my monthly grocery shopping trip, this week will consist of the most fresh veggies. Yum Yum!
Monday – Vegetable stir fry
Tuesday – Venison stroganoff with steamed asparagus
Wednesday – Broiled salmon with pineapple salsa and couscous
Thursday – Blackened chicken salad in pitas with side salad or veggies to dip
Friday – Couscous paella
Saturday – [...]
Final Chapter – A New Earth
As I have mentioned previously, I am reading A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Ahem, I *was* reading it. I am now finished!
The last chapter has really cleared up a lot for me about what he meant by a new earth and living in the now. The new earth part [...]
Frugal Friday — join a CSA
Join a CSA (community supported agriculture). My mom and I just recently signed up together to a local farm. We will get 9 weeks of fruits, veggies, and other items they make (like maple syrup) for a grand total of $4/week. With that $4 a week, we will receive 5-6 pounds each. I can’t imagine [...]
My library
Nothing feels better than accomplishing something – especially something that has been in the works for awhile.
When we bought our 3 bedroom house this summer, the last thing on our mind was remodeling the third bedroom. Well, we had thought about it. We dreamed of having a “quiet room” where we could set up our [...]
Treasure Mapping and Decluttering
Oprah’s episode was about hoarders today, and it reminded me that I really should be decluttering to prepare for the Aries New Moon and the upcoming Treasure Mapping.
Many of you are probably wondering – what is treasure mapping? If you have watched “The Secret,” you have heard of a vision board. You put pictures, phrases, [...]
Why am I mad at the Easter Bunny?
For the past few years, my DH and I have lived away from our families. Traveling for holidays was just part of our lives (and I didn’t like it very much). This year, we are near our families and I was very excited to help my mom prepare an Easter meal. It [...]
Meal Plan Monday
Monday: Chicken dumpling soup from the local deli (you’ll understand why if you read the next post)
Tuesday: Going to my parent’s house to eat
Wednesday: Venison fajitas
Thursday: Chicken pot pie
Friday: Spaghetti
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Soup and grilled cheese or breakfast for dinner
First post! Introducing my family…
Me: My name is Jennifer, and I am in my mid-twenties. I have been married for 5 years to my high school sweetheart. I have wildly curly hair, blue eyes, and I really enjoy being athletic. Yoga is my favorite activity lately, and it was my saving grace during the “cabin [...]