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Healthy Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

April 21, 2019 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Celebrating your mother on her special day shouldn't include crossing your fingers hoping you can get a table at a restaurant or standing in … [Read more...] about Healthy Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

Easy to Make Baked Apple Slices

November 13, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Did you know that apples are a member of the rose family of plants, along with pears, peaches, plums, and cherries? According to … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Baked Apple Slices

Apple Cider Muffins with Walnuts and Warm Caramel Sauce Drizzle

September 25, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Is this recipe for breakfast or dessert? Who cares! Either way, Apple Cider Muffins with Walnuts and Warm Caramel Sauce Drizzle are … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Muffins with Walnuts and Warm Caramel Sauce Drizzle

Nutty Granola With Cranberries and Raisins

August 10, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Lately, I've wanted to make more of my food from scratch. I have more time to cook since resigning from my full-time job and I care more … [Read more...] about Nutty Granola With Cranberries and Raisins

Peanut Butter Banana Honey Overnight Oats

July 30, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Sometimes I wish I could come up with a genius invention to cash in on. For example, the person who invented the Post-It note is a … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Banana Honey Overnight Oats

Blackberry Belgian Waffles

July 2, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

If you're someone who hosts family or friends overnight at your house, then you will love making Blackberry Belgian Waffles as a … [Read more...] about Blackberry Belgian Waffles

Weston, Missouri: Making the Most of a Weekend Visit

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite towns — Weston, Missouri! This charming town, located northwest of Kansas City and only 20 minutes from Leavenworth, Kansas, has been voted The #1 Best Day Trip by Ingram’s Magazine 15 years running. I love Weston for its abundance of shops and attractions including a brewery, […]

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

I have a challenge for you. (It’s one I heard about on TV during a “60 Minutes” episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read this post, I want you to try to go as long as you can without touching anything plastic. How long do you think you could last? Almost everything we […]

3 Ways to Stay Active After Work Even If You’re Feeling Lazy

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the time went? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day. If you’re like me, you spend most of that time staring at a computer while sitting at a desk. After returning home from work, the last thing I want to do is to sit […]

Keto Dinner Recipes That You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

After months of yo-yo eating (we eat what we want when we want only to regret it later and try to eat healthy), we’ve committed to living a Keto lifestyle. If you’re reading this post, you’re either already eating a low-carb diet or would like to make healthier eating decisions. In my opinion, Keto* is […]

4 Reasons to Visit Four Fights Distilling in Corning, New York

After a return visit to Upstate New York and the Corning area, I decided to add an adventure we had never included on our itinerary before – a tour of a local distillery! Four Fights Distilling should be a must-stop for any traveler who appreciates locally crafted spirits. Operating for the last five years from […]