Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
You may not be able to eat sugar, but you can still enjoy sweets on the keto diet. Here is one of my favorite keto candy recipes. There is nothing like old-fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines! These Keto Pecan Pralines are a melt-in-your-mouth treat loaded with crispy pecans, creamy butter, and a wonderful sweetness. This post […]
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I have been experimenting a lot lately with various dishes for the crockpot. It wasn’t too long ago that I figured out how to turn traditional recipes into crockpot recipes. I use to be so worried that by converting from stovetop to crockpot would cause the flavor or texture to change. But, honestly, I have […]
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Got leftover turkey? You might after Thanksgiving. Say goodbye to endless turkey sandwiches and HELLO to this insanely easy (and delicious) low carb turkey soup. Every Thanksgiving I am convinced we are not going to have enough turkey. And every Thanksgiving there is so much leftover turkey that we end up eating it for a […]
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I am always on the lookout for gadgets and products that make my life easier. Between parenting four kids, keeping my freelance career afloat, and training for an endurance race, I need things that bring simplicity to my life. I recently acquired a new kitchen device–the Instant Pot. If you’re not familiar with the Instant […]
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Yummy yummy in my tummy. I LOVE avocados. The avocado is a creamy green fruit that is delicious and nutritious so good for you. Characterized as a fruit, the avocado contains generous amounts of vitamins B, K, D, C, E and B, as well as many primary and trace minerals. Th avocado pairs very well […]
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Pumpkin spiced beverages from coffee shops and restaurants are all the rage right now. Despite the fact that these beverages taste amazing, they are loaded with sugar and dairy that adds unwanted calories and eventually pounds. Not to mention setting you up for a big energy crash. A medium sized 12 oz pumpkin spiced latte […]
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Without a doubt, each October I fall in love with all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice related. But this year, the pumpkins have rolled out early! Between the pumpkin picking, pumpkins lining the front porches, pumpkin pies, and the pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING, I can’t get enough! There are so many great pumpkin recipes available on […]
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Good morning all you moxie mama’s out there! I have been experimenting with various /meal replacement shakes in order to cut the carbs and, hopefully, shed some of this baby weight. While some of the shakes are decent in the flavor department, others are down right awful! So, I have begun experimenting with my blender, […]
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It is time for another Sexy Moxie Mama creation. This porkchop recipe is a spinoff of the Southwest Crockpot Chicken recipe I posted late last year. Using the crockpot, this spicy porkchop recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eater. If you have never tried porkchops from a crockpot before, this is the recipe […]
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I love cooking in my crockpot. I cook chicken and beef the most but I love to try and create new recipes using other types of meal and poultry. In the past I have featured a few pork dishes on this site to mix it up a bit. When eating more whole foods, I like […]
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