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Healthy habits can be difficult to maintain. Here are some that have worked for me. Like many people, I struggled to lose weight after I turned forty. I would lose three pounds, then gain five, lose two, then gain one. I knew if I was going to break the cycle, I had to make changes – and not just any… Read More
Do you love a good dip? How about two dips? Dips are a great party app, of course, but a great dip can also dress up a sandwich, brighten a brunch spread, or even be a meal on its own. These two dips are some of my favorites – one hot, one cold. One a family recipe, passed down through… Read More
Apple crisp recipes can be fussy. Too many ingredients, finicky butter temperatures, mushy apples. The key is to not overthink it. This is a truly accidental recipe- born out of the simple truth that I am TERRIBLE at remembering to defrost butter (which I routinely store in the freezer. I had peeled a mountain of apples from one of my… Read More
Can you make dinners without thinking? Here are some ideas to get you started – because sometimes there just isn’t enough room in your brain to process dinner! Special needs parenting brings with it a host of unique challenges and situations. But it also doesn’t mean that the more mundane things in life cease to exist. Case in point –… Read More
Dairy free quick breads are crowd-pleasers. Do you need a snack for your next meeting? Something quick to make for staff appreciation at school? This dairy free quick bread recipe freezes beautifully and can be baked in various shapes. Plus – what else are you planning to do with all that zucchini? How it all started: In the Garden Do… Read More
Do you need to refresh your bathroom? When’s the last time you looked – I mean REALLY looked – at what was in your bathroom? Sure, you are in there every day, and use the top layer of items in your drawers and cabinets. But what about the back of the bottom drawer? What about the tippy-top shelf of… Read More
There is something about a sugar cookie – a homemade one- that is unmatched by other sweet treats. It is simultaneously special as well as fitting of any and every occasion. Sure, a cookie always makes a great snack with milk or tea, but here are some other ways to celebrate with cookies! Sugar Cookies In Lieu of Cake: … Read More