We all want to avoid the embarrassment of unexpected guest dropping by to discover pizza-encrusted couch cushions, a sink full of dirty dishes and laundry piled high that hasn’t been attended to yet. Of course, we forget that they have houses, too…and there are times when everyone gets behind on house cleaning due to sickness or other busy schedule of events during the week. Too avoid such an embarrassment, I at least try to keep our living room area void of junk and presentable as possible. My biggest problem seems to be the constant battle of dust since we have older windows and a gravel road to the south side…
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Setting My Goals for 2014 and Free Printable Monthly Goals Planner
This year… I wanted to set some specific goals for each month so that I can break down my goals into smaller, attainable chunks. I also wanted to post them publicly here for accountability and also as an encouragement to set your own goals. FREEBIE: At the End of this post, find a FREE printable Monthly Goal Planner that I created for you. Here’s 5 quick goal setting tips: 1. Write your specific goals down on paper…and review them daily. 2. Have a goal date written down on a calendar. 3. Make your goals attainable…easy to achieve, but yet challenging enough that you’re making great positive changes. 4. Don’t fret…
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Chili in 30 Minutes and More Soup Recipes to Warm Away the Chills
As I mentioned on Facebook the other day, I LOVE making soups! They’re fairly cheap, easy to make and most recipes are actually really healthy. For this reason, I do soups year-long, but especially during the cold months to warm us up. AND… if you’re ready to lose some of those added holiday pounds from Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years… soups can help you rid those extra pounds fairly quick. So today I’m sharing some healthy soup recipes with you… and I love using my red dutch oven to cook and simmer all my soups! Do you use a dutch oven? Chili in 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon olive oil…
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12 Warm and Cozy Winter Treats to Enjoy During the Cold Months
Every winter, the very first snow calls for a celebration at the “White” house here. We bring out the mugs and the hot chocolate mix and make ourselves a cup of hot chocolate. Watching an episode from “Little House in the Prairie” completes the “snuggy” atmosphere. The only thing that would top off the effect is if we had a fireplace…but oh, well…we’ll just have to use our own imagination for that part. Anyway, if you’re snowed in or just attempting to enjoy the colder weather during the winter months, here’s some wonderful treats you can enjoy with the ones that you love… 1. Peppermint punch: Peppermint ice cream, ginger…
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Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes – Free Today on Amazon
Download “Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes” to keep handy for your holiday baking! These recipes are NOT “fancy, fancy” recipes. Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes gives you simple, no fuss ideas about what to bake for the Christmas season. FREE: December 17th and 18th, 2013 (U.S. Pricing) Over 90 easy Christmas cookies and treats for the holiday baking. Most recipes are perfect for beginners as well. Contents include: – The Six Main Types of Cookies – Frugal Baking Tips – Freezing Your Baked Goods – Easy Christmas Cookies – Traditional Christmas Cookies – Balls, Bars, Bonbons – Cake and Brownie Mix Cookies – Drop Cookies – Shortbread Cookies – Sugar Cookies -More…