I’m addicted. POPCORN! Love the smell. Love the popping sound. Love the homey feeling that you get when it’s popping. Love the flavor… What more could you ask for in a healthy, but super cheap treat? From sweet to salty to spicy, there seems to be endless possibilities to the flavoring you can impart on this humble but delicious food. Here’s 7 fun popcorn seasoning recipes and ideas… (but you can share your own favorite recipes to eat popcorn in the comments section below.) 1. Olive Oil & Sea Salt Popcorn This is what our family usually uses and it’s quite tasty with just sea salt added when it’s done…
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Free Printable Menu Planners – No strings attached!
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20 My car was broke down for a couple of days…and hubby felt so relieved that he was able to repair it. (Nothing major, but still it was a scare…you never quite know what to expect when you peek under the hood. lol) Right now we’re enjoying some peanut butter cookies that my oldest son just made. We embellish them with a few chocolate chips for good measure – – they’re healthier that way. 😉 As promised, here’s the following Friday Freebie…. “Free Printable…
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How to Make Easy Scalloped Potatoes from Leftover Potatoes & Cheese Sauce
Next time you’re cooking potatoes, why not cook extra to get a head start on meal preparation for the next day. One of the things you can do with leftover potatoes is make easy delicious scalloped potatoes. *Tip: If you don’t have leftover potatoes, you can boil some in the afternoon and let them cool before slicing. In this picture,new potatoes were used. While you’re at it…save any leftover cheese sauce during the week as well. Perhaps a cheese sauce that you used on steamed cauliflower or broccoli? Make a little extra and then use it the next day in this easy-to-prepare dish. If you don’t have leftover cheese sauce,…
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Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less, Healthy Snacks & Meal Planning
Here’s a roundup of “Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less” that I hope will be helpful for you. As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and your own suggestions! Please join me on Facebook to get our latest updates. Offer whole wheat crackers, leftover meat bits such chicken or turkey, and cheese for your child to make their own ‘Lunchables’ style meal. This will allow them to feel like they have more control over what they eat but you’ll still be providing healthy alternatives. The pre-packaged choices really aren’t that healthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t offer something similar from your own kitchen. Sandwiches are…
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How to Create Heatless Curls — Only 5 Min. Prep Time (Video)
Excessive heat can be damaging to your hair so I do try to avoid using the curling iron on a daily basis. I admit, I do use a curling iron for some styling at least a couple of times a week. Truthfully, I like to avoid a time consuming routine in the mornings to fix my hair during the regular school week. So, many times I end up using those soft pillow rollers so that my hair will be already curled when I get up in the mornings..but, yesterday, I watched this video on how to create some soft curls / waves in your hair with just about 5 minutes…