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Why Your Journaling Needs a WHY
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. It’s early but… Are you struggling to keep up with journaling? Do you find it difficult to be inspired? The problem is likely not about journaling itself or not benefiting from it, but not really understanding your own purpose and WHY you want to write in a journal in the first place. Why: Identify Your Focus The first reason you need to understand why you are journaling…
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One-Pot Beer Cheese Soup
Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day! A day just for cheese lovers — of which I am one! I often pick restaurants based on my ability to have an entre with cheese… So in celebration of today, I am posting a beer cheese soup recipe. Perfect for winter! Beer cheese soup makes for a warm and satisfying meal on cold, blustery days. Unfortunately, it has a reputation for being a bit tricky to make because it can turn into a gloppy mess if you aren’t careful. However, you can achieve picture-perfect (and palate-worthy) results at home with this easy recipe.
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Make a Plan: What Meal Is Going in Your Slow Cooker this Week?
Last week, we talked about some basics of slow cookers. Today, we will talk about starting to meal plan. At some point (probably more than once!), you will have a day this week when you’ll be running around all day. The kids will have a full schedule of after-school activities that will have you driving from one ball field or meeting or dance lesson to the next. It’s going to happen — you know it… That’s the perfect day to plan a slow cooker meal. Plan 1: Make a Plan in the Morning Pick a one-pot dish like beef stew, chili, or a chicken and rice casserole with broccoli and…
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How to Select the Right Slow Cooker
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. It’s a new year! On top of that, January is Slow Cooker month. This month, I am going to post multiple slow cooker recipes, slow cooker reviews, and more. You can also sign up to get recipes in your mailbox right here: Slow Cooker Challenge This should be fun! Picking a Slow Cooker 101 Are you ready to incorporate a slow cooker into your prep routine? It’s…
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Cool Meal Ideas for Your New Year’s Celebrations
There have been numerous celebrations during the holiday season in addition to the rush of shopping, wrapping, and decorating. New Year’s is the perfect time to make things simple. You’re already going to be staying up late on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2020, so why not make the party easy by not overcomplicating your meal planning. One trick is to consider the different traditions when you get started planning. For example, it’s a southern tradition to offer black-eyed peas, collards, and cornbread or hoecakes on New Year’s Day to bring in the New Year and expand luck. Knowing about this tradition can inform your meal planning. Other locations…
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Six Ideas for Your Christmas Leftovers
We spend a lot of time thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and the Thanksgiving leftovers. Little consideration is given to what happens to the Christmas meal the next day. But that leaves some fun opportunities on the table. The only thing better than Christmas dinner is Christmas leftovers. It’s one of the few times of the year that everyone looks forward to having leftovers. Thankfully, there are tons of ways to use traditional Christmas food creatively in leftovers. Wraps Almost anything is good in a wrap. The best part is that you can use different things for the wrap such as lettuce, cabbage, jicama, tortillas, seaweed, and more. Be creative about…
