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10 Reasons to Embrace Your No
Michelle had just turned thirty when she became engaged. At the same time, she was planning her wedding, she also took on two key projects at work and began volunteering at a new organization that started in her area as well as helping her sister pack for a cross-country move. Rather than say “no” to any of these commitments, Michelle kept saying, “yes”. As her wedding date came closer, she felt overwhelmed, stressed, and scared. She could barely manage her life now. She couldn’t imagine adding another person to it. A friend gently pointed out to Michelle that she had “overspent her yeses”. She explained, “Your ‘yes’ is how you…
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Intro: Back-To-School Tips Series for 2020
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. 2020… Back to school… The thought of going back-to-school for the 2020 – 2021 school year is likely to cause a fair amount of anxiety for even the most chill of moms. How can anyone who has kids and expects to keep working — either from home or in their workspace — handle all of the increased responsibility? Moms (and some dads) will have to participate in…
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Kid-Friendly Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
I can’t believe it is already August! In keeping with all of the ice-cream specific days during the summer, today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. It’s amazing how many wonderful ways there are to enjoy ice cream! Today’s tribute to this day is a Kid-friendly recipe for Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches. This quick and easy “semi-homemade” recipe is perfect for younger children who like to help out in the kitchen. For best results, use square or rectangle waffles* (vs. round) for this recipe (and plenty of sprinkles for decorating!) This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, as needed. You can make your own waffles to use in this…
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5-Cheese Meaty Lasagna
For the Lasagna lovers out there, today — July 29th — is National Lasagna Day! Lasagna is such a crowd-pleaser meal. It is hearty and feeds a crowd. And surprisingly, it’s not the hardest thing to make. So today, I present a recipe for a meaty, cheese version of the classic lasagna. And as a bonus, I have included a recipe for a meat sauce that you can use in this recipe. It’s a two-fer! 5-Cheese Meaty Lasagna To save time, prepare the meat sauce ahead of time or use your favorite store-bought sauce instead. Fortunately, the meat sauce recipe referred to below can be made in large batches that…
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Picnic Safety Tips
Although it is National Picnic Month, this year any picnic you have will be different. Perhaps you might gather with your family in your own backyard or in a park socially-distant from anyone else, or perhaps an indoor picnic. Either way, these picnic rules apply. Safety Tips When it is time to attend a picnic, everyone thinks about the good times they will have. No one is thinking about the safety factors involved. At your next picnic, consider these issues so that everyone has a great time without incident or injury. Check out the facilities where the picnic will be held. Is there a grill, ample trashcans, bathrooms, and decent…
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Keto Creamed Spinach
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. July 16th is National Fresh Spinach Day. No canned or frozen spinach today. Some people say not cooked spinach either but we are going to be a little more lenient here. 🤷🏾 I happen to be a spinach lover from a long way back. I don’t know if it was because of Popeye and this spinach-induced strength. Or maybe because I was told that spinach would help…
