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How to Have a Halloween Party 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. Oh 2020! There is not one part of our lives that 2020 has not altered — and mostly for the worst! The month of October and the fun of Halloween (for those who celebrate it) is next in the path of the destructive whirlwind that has been this year! Halloween is in serious danger this year! However, we are smart folk and have figured out ways to…
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Tips to Make Great Chili
Now that it’s getting cool, you may be considering making a big pot of chili. And it’s National Chili Month, so it is a perfect time! Follow these tips to make a great chili for your family. These steps may make ho-hum chili into something your family will ask you to make again and again. Fresh is Best Start with the freshest ingredients possible. While opening a couple of cans of beans and tomatoes may make your chili quick and easy, it simply can’t compare with homemade all-the-way chili. Use fresh, seeded tomato and peppers. Even though the seeds often provide a bit of flavor, seeds can detract from a…
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National Chili Month: Instant Pot® Pulled Pork Chili
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 October of this amazingly strange year, and it’s even getting chilly right now in Southern Texas. It’s starting to be chili season! October is National Chili Month. There are so many types of chili — beef, pork, turkey, meatless. I love experimenting with the different recipes and seeing which one my family likes best. Since fall is my favorite season, I tend to make a LOT…
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Start a Home Gym With These Equipment Options
I have been thinking about this topic quite a bit lately. Since I can’t really go to the gym because of my immune system suppression, I am considering what additional items I need to complete my home gym. Looking at home gym equipment can put you into sticker price shock. It can also be confusing when you try to figure out which equipment is best, what bells and whistles you need, and how you can maximize your space to get the equipment that is right for you. Before you go with the store clerk suggestion, consider these equipment options that are affordable and can get your home gym off to…
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3 Ways to Have More Energy in the Morning
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. We’ve all experienced it – we set our alarm for 7 AM with the best of intentions, but when the time comes, we hit the “snooze” button repeatedly and start our day much slower than we hoped. The days seem to blend together — who wants to get out of bed? Starting the day sluggishly sets a disappointing tone for the rest of the day. It’s hard…
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Life Reset: Look at Your Daily Routines
Your daily routines are simply the activities you do each day, in a certain order or sequence. Most people are not even aware of their habits and routines because they just do them on auto-pilot. But understanding more about what you do and why you do it can help tremendously for making positive changes. Make a List of Your Routines Before you can figure out if you need to adjust your routines, you need to understand what they consist of right now. You have routines, whether you realize it or not, from how you get ready in the morning to what you do after you get off work. Take some…
