Category Archives: cooking light

Little House, Big Plans

I don’t know where I came up with the idea that I wanted to try my hand at canning.  Really it must have been just one of those crazy ideas I get every so often out of thin air.  Often … Continue reading

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Peachy!

Another scorcher here in the Midwest again today.  Since I have essentially been home bound I had not noticed just how hot it was out there.  I have said it before and will say it again…I am ready for FALL!  … Continue reading

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Fiesta Friday!

I woke up this morning knowing exactly what I wanted to do…ride my bike.  After getting my water bottle and chomping on an apple with some Naturally More PB I set off.  When I returned in roughly and hour I … Continue reading

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Soaking up the weekend

I have not been posting this weekend as I have just been soaking up any and all quality alone and family time.  This has truly been a wonderful weekend!  We started out Thursday night by meeting some new friends at … Continue reading

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Where’s the Meat?

Only one more day of work to go and knock on wood my centrifuge only has to run another 13 hours and then I will have another run under my belt.  It probably seems weird to read about what I … Continue reading

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Sun, glorious sun!

Last night we had a proper date night.  We decided that we were going to bite the bullet and see Shutter Island.   We hate paying ridiculous full price to see a movie so we went cheap and saw the twilight … Continue reading

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Shopping day!

Today I had to take my car in to be worked on (ie oil change and some warranty work) so my mom and I had another day to just hang out. I fueled up with: seduction toast and Naturally More … Continue reading

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I was thankful it turned out!

The holiday season is upon us!  Officially, Thanksgiving was yesterday, but around here holidays stretch on for days sometimes weeks!  I woke up early yesterday to try a new bread recipe to make to take to Kevin’s Aunts dinner.  It … Continue reading

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A new day, a new challenge!

Yesterday was my WW weigh in day.  I was up 2.2lb.  Taking the stress of post vacation bliss right to the hips.  Let’s be honest, I need a new project to look forward to. Thus….A 30 Day Challenge is in … Continue reading

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Yeah for Friday!

First full week back at work almost under my belt!  Can’t say work is more fun than vacation, but you have to do something to earn a living right? Remember how I said I was making a new curry recipe … Continue reading

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