برچسب: Friday

Hey hey, it’s FRIDAY!

Whew. What a week! It seems like all I’ve been doing are all the things one who grows older does. Doctors’ appointments, hearing tests, a DEXA scan, thinking of my mortality (not to worry, I’m not dying—yet), scheduling my shingles shots, exercising, adding supplements to my already lengthy list…as my mom says, getting old is for the birds! In addition to putting my health at the top of my to-do list, I tested so many good recipes this week, and man, oh man, you’re going to be cooking up a storm this summer! I also had some bananas perfectly ripe for banana bread (aka way too brown and mushy to eat on their own) so I made my mom and her lady friends my favorite banana bread. I added 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and oh-my-word, it turned out utterly FANTASTIC as shown above. Highly recommend (or try these muffins).

This 10-year-old boy started his own business cleaning headstones. His story shows the positive impact anyone can make, regardless of their age, and reminds us that kindness is something everyone can share. We could all use a little more of that these days.

15 sneaky spots microplastics are hiding in your home.

There’s so much going on in life it’s easy to think the purpose is to do more, more more, when really we should focus on doing less, less, less. Here’s 4 reasons to take rest more seriously.

The Dubai chocolate trend is causing a worldwide pistachio shortage. What will my pistachio-loving husband do?

A quick guide to Vietnamese herbs (they work for Thai and Mexican, too.)

This fresh, light, and easy cucumber salad with beans, beans, beans is so protein-packed and looks so yum.

These crunchy, sweet dessert squares are basically guilt-free and soooo delish. Hunka, hunka burnin’ love.

This frozen drink takes me right back to my teenage years of walking the mall and shopping at Contempo Casuals.

This lemony spaghetti should be on your spring pasta menu.

Cheesy and beefy, these stuffed poblanos are fiesta ready.

If you’re a brussels fan, this slaw should be on your radar.

When I went to Italy a few years ago, I had gelato every day, and this recipe makes me want to make it at home.

I HAVE to make homemade dumplings soon.

Calling all bridal shower throwers, this cocktail is so fun and ready to party!

I love me some Spam, and this recipe is going on the list.

The viral “Marry Me” trend is not going away anytime soon:

When the craving strikes, but only for a minute, make these small-batch chocolate chip cookies.

Put on your Tex-Mex hat and make these beefy chimichangas.

Pure comfort in this paprika-dusted creamy chicken dish.

If you’re a gardener, you need to try this kneeling pad because it is a game-changing knee saver.

This would be such a fun gift for weddings or just for summer.

Green is the color of the moment and these paint colors prove it.

Putting together the perfect outfit is a skill. So, allow me to introduce you to the 7-point rule—also known as the 7 things rule.

Vitamin C is so important for skin and this skin brightener is sure to add a summer shine.

Breezy and perfect for summer, I want this lip color.

This one-shoulder jumpsuit is pretty dang sexy if you ask me.

This swimsuit is super cute, and the contrasting colors are spot on.

The technician doing my DEXA scan said walking is the most effective way to keep our bones strong. This 4-week plan is sure to help.

That’s it for this week. Have a fantastic weekend, get outside, and cook some good grub!

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Helllloooo Friday! Welcome to this week’s faves!

One of my latest deal-with-reality moments is acknowledging I’m wasting way too much time in the bottomless depth of Instagram and its algorithm. Eat more protein! Save this dog! Anti-aging tips! Cute donkeys! Improve your golf swing! Hey, I’m the first to admit I’ve learned some great tips through social media and value it for that. But I do realize that what on the surface is masked as self-improvement or entertainment can become a big time-waster. So that’s it. I’m taking my time back, and I’m starting with these tips to make it happen. It’s time to be present and live my life instead of endlessly half-absorbing how to improve it through IG reels.

We started watching this new show (I love they’re back to releasing tv shows one episode a week!) and have really liked it. The second episode was so chaotic and nerve wracking and funny that we both had to catch our breath afterward. Bonus: The celebrity cameos are very impressive.

Attention White Lotus fans, could an all-star season be in the works? OOOOO, so good.

We have two squirrels at our cabin, Buster and Betty, who have become our favorite woodland watchdogs. We endlessly watch them squirrel about as they flit from bird feeder to squirrel feeder, up and down trees then into the woodpile that is their winter habitat. Like any pet, they’re always a topic of conversation and caretaking. Hence, this guy, nicknamed the Squirrel Whisperer of his neighborhood, is like a kindred spirit. Love.

Meteor showers, micromoons, and more! The nighttime skies are delivering it all this month, and here’s when!

From tennis balls to banana peels, there’s a bounty of creatively helpful tips and ideas in this list of great uses for old things.

Happy ideas for decorating your Easter table.

Red wine vs. white wine: Is one healthier when it comes to cancer risk?

This week I made my famous sloppy joes for dinner then had the leftovers for breakfast. I topped my open faced sando with a fried egg, cottage cheese, and tomatoes with avocado. And yes, always a pickle (good for digestion!)

Talk about spring! This salmon with orzo recipe doubles down on flavor.

Or, add this lemony orzo with shrimp recipe to your sunshine dinner menu.

Meal prep is easy when it’s a dish like this sweet and light chicken bowl.

Warm up the air fryer, it’s time to make buffalo chicken patties (and that sauce!).

Go chickpea, go! This recipe takes falafel to new heights.

And, this chickpea curry is amped up on protein-power.

Dill is one of the best springtime flavor boosters and these chicken bites prove it.

Pasta me this recipe, stat!

This cajun rice is made extra easy when it’s made in the oven.

Feeling all the Mexican food feels with this beefy, cheesy quesadilla.

I’m going to add this egg wrap to my morning breakfast routine. So veg sneaky!

I’d add nuts to these marshmallow brownies because I love a rocky road.

I love the savory depth of my beefy bolognese but I’d be down with trying this chicken bolognese. How about you?

Let’s talk spring cleaning. Here are a few of my favorite cleaning products:

43,000 nearly 5-star reviews can’t be wrong when it comes to this detangling brush.

This dress is so flowy and the color so pretty, perfect for a spring party/wedding/celebration.

I have these sneakers in black but how cute are they in summer white?

Apple watch or the Oura ring?? Please share your opinion in the comments so I know which one to get!

That’s it for this week! Enjoy a lazy weekend and cook something good!

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Hey, hey! It’s Friday!

My husband and I will be attending our local Boys and Girls Club fundraiser this weekend. I love a good fundraiser, especially the silent auction, where I love to know the money raised from the goodies I’m bidding on go straight to the cause. Some give sororities a bad rap, but that’s where my philanthropic habits began. In college, as a member of Chi Omega, I discovered the value of volunteering and service to others. Still, those beliefs run deep for me, and I’ve taught my daughter the same. Whether it’s raising funds and awareness for women and children or donating time and necessities for animal rescue, I do what I can because volunteering and giving to those in need feels good mentally and physically. Plus, I’ve met some of the best friends of my life doing so! You have to give to get :).

We have officially entered sandwich season, and this is the method to my sandwiching madness.

Study says that eating this nutrient every day can slow down biological aging, and my neurolgist agrees! But since it’s hard to get enough in your diet unless you eat this meal just about every day (which is why I set myself up on a monthly delivery order), this supplement is the one my doctor and I use.

Did you watch the White Lotus finale? There’s been plenty of discourse on whether it ended good or bad, but I was moved, got teary, and I agree … We should all be Lauries.

Did you hear? Los Angeles’s new wildlife freeway is making the tangle of traffic slightly more bearable. We have a similar bridge here in Utah, a success story that’s saved wildlife and human lives. Nature is cool when we work with it.

The egg shortage has inspired some new-fangled ideas: Easter-dyed potatoes? Are we sure about this?

The latest buzzword is PROTEIN. Are you getting enough?

And a high-protein buddha bowl to get you on your way.

I’m calling it now…This chicken recipe is about to start a trend. That crispy basil BRINGS IT!

I’ve always put cottage cheese in my lasagna, so naturally, this cottage cheese-baked rigatoni made me turn my head and say, heyyyyy baby!

Stuffed tofu!!?! I am so into that idea!

This is the only way I like to eat lamb. Yum.

These chocolate chip cookies are my daughter’s fave, but I’m always open to trying another tasty looking recipe. That wrinkly, rippled, doughy look does it for me.

I never would have thought to add red wine to chocolate cake, but oh my does it look good.

What a fantastic-sounding shrimp recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Easter hot cross buns with lemon!

More citrus abounds in this key lime cake. Pass the tequila and salt, please!

This classic recipe is bringing chicken back to 1970! And I love it!

I know my husband is going to want to make these bits of steak bites.

I’m not one for useless kitchen gadgets, but these are cute and will protect your counters, too.

These strawberry candles would be cute on your Easter table.

Ready to plant pots for summer? These resin planters look like concrete but are light so they’re easy to move around.

I bought a new pair of my favorite garden shears, and I wish I’d looked online first because they’re almost 40% less than what I paid.

Lots of good tips in here –> The $0 garden hacks to save your beds.

These Tokyo trainers are so cute for summer, and I love how slim they are.

And, the more I go for walks wearing these sneakers, the more I love them. I may have to get another pair. There’s so many fun color combos.

Wow, now THIS is a beautifully creative way to decorate your Easter eggs.

Okay, and that’s it for this week! Enjoy a warm and delicious weekend and cook something good!

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Hello and happy Friday!

If you’re cooking hard-boiled eggs this weekend, you MUST try my foolproof method for the easiest-to-peel-hard boiled eggs. It works like a charm every time.

And then you should make my egg salad sandwich, or try my version with a touch of curry added in.

Here’s a smart DIY: How to make natural Easter egg dye.

I played this album in my bedroom over and over and over again, and now she’s re-released it 35 years later. It’s no wonder it was just named to the National Recording Registry, and this interview with Tracy about the album makes me love it even more now. So much.

This dating documentary series looks interesting and a way better dating show than The Bachelor.

If you have Instagram, I suggest you activate two-factor authentication so it’s harder for someone to log in as you, and steal your account.

In case you were wondering…Pairing wine with Easter candy. This is my fave Easter candy so it looks like I’ll be having chardonnay. Who else turned the blue ones into lipstick??? 🙂

I have ultra-ripe bananas on my counter right now so I think I’ll give these protein-packed muffins a try.

My friend Phi made this hot honey chicken recipe from my friend Jessica’s new cookbook and it looks so easy and scrumptious. Now I need to choose a recipe from Jess’s new book to share but there’s so many good ones, I gotta narrow it down!

Under the category of more things to make with cottage cheese (where will it end?)

This Easter-ized play on Chex Mix is so fun.

I’m totally intrigued by mastering spatchcock chicken and this recipe looks so good. The step-by-step instructions for butterflying the chicken are oh-so-helpful.

I’ve had a spring salad recipe like this one on my recipe development list because it looks so fresh and inviting.

OMG, these pork bites look so perfectly juicy and cripsy and now I need to break out the air fryer!

Pineapple, coconut, and an ultra-creamy frosting! This is 1000000% my kind of cake!

I love a ham and cheese make-ahead casserole and this recipe with croissants looks divine!

And, these little ham and cheese pockets would be happy on any table.

Another kale salad to add to the list. Yum.

I mostly eat it deep fried, but this calamari recipe with pasta looks too succulent to pass up.

This chicken sandwich is a total meal and overloaded with flavor!

Dieticians agree, eating more might be the secret to your strongest year yet.

I ditched my self-tanner because I think it was too old, and bought this brand instead and I like it so much because it doesn’t smell!

My vice is yummy smelling soaps and lotions and I think I’m going to have to break down and get this body wash because the cheaper knock-offs I’ve tried haven’t done the job.

This straw bag would fit everything you need for summer.

If I had a pool, this is the pool I would have.

12 teeny steps to simplify your life. I’m starting with #4.

That’s it for this week. Have a wonderful Easter and Passover. XO

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