Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup”–Ludwig van Beethoven It is the cold and flu season yet again, whether we want to admit it or not. It seems like just yesterday that we were using the outdoor grill and feeling the warm sunshine on our faces during outdoor picnics. Being cooped up […]
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Happy Tuesday! Today I’m thrilled to reveal a simple and useful DIY for the home–natural home scents. I use a lot of scented oils, wax melts and candles around my house this time of year. The combination of spices, vanilla and citrus always remind me of the holidays. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I […]
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Back in August, I shared with you my crockpot recipe for Roasted Chicken. This meal is always such a hit in my house because it is easy and delicious. At the end of the recipe, I briefly touched upon how to make homemade chicken stock from the leftover chicken bones from this meal.
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Some say summertime is the best time for iced tea. I disagree! I believe iced tea is a perfect drink all year round. Tea is rich in antioxidants. Studies show drinking tea daily may reduce Alzheimer’s and diabetes risks. In addition, tea can increase bone, teeth and gum health. I consider myself something of […]
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This is a great meal for when you’re busy but want a Sunday dinner style meal. This meal is great all year round.
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As a child, I remember the joys of Sunday suppers. My grandmother would spend all day crafting a hearty meal for her family that was not only delicious but also very nutritious. As I have become a parent, life has become more hectic with extracurricular activities and functions. Unfortunately, because of our fast paced life, […]
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As some of you who have been following this blog for awhile know, we welcomed a baby boy into the world last year. Well, that bouncing baby boy is now a running, jumping, singing 15 months old! And… we just welcomed his baby sister to the world in June. That’s right, two under the […]
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I grew up in a Sicilian-American home. We had substantial Italian feasts at least once a week. Some of my best memories were made around a big bowl of pasta and Italian meatballs. When imagining an Italian dinner, many Americans think of pasta and meatballs. Over the years, I have eaten pasta and meatballs many, […]
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