Developing a growth mindset · Forgiveness · Happiness · Health · Keep going · Mental health · New Perspective · New Years Resolutions · Rebuilding · Reclaiming health · Self Care · Self love · True Self Care

New Year New Attitude…Not New Me

New Years Eve is tomorrow night. This year I’m choosing different for myself. For many years… many many years … as this date approached I would start my list of resolutions. I can’t tell you how many times I would announce New Year New Me! I’m not doing that this year. I may not do… Continue reading New Year New Attitude…Not New Me

Carnivore · Family dinner · Favorite Food Finds · Food and drink · No fuss cooking · Shopping on a budget · Simple dinner ideas · Simple Meals For When Things Are Hard · Turkey

Favorite Food Finds – Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast

This is one of my absolute favorite food finds. I was so fortunate that my local Aldi was selling them for $10.99. Whole turkeys are absolutely cheaper per pound and as I’ve shared before they are a huge staple for me. However they also are not the most convenient meal to prep if you have… Continue reading Favorite Food Finds – Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast

Developing a growth mindset · Family dinner · Food and drink · Grocery Shopping · Let's be realistic · Life · Meal Planning · No fuss cooking · Season of life · Shopping on a budget · Simple dinner ideas · Simple Meals For When Things Are Hard

Why I Quit Meal Planning ( and what actually works instead)

I quit one of my absolute favorite things…meal planning It was one of my favorite pass times that I didn’t feel guilty about because it felt useful. For a season it was. But then it wasn’t. When I first started meal planning I would look at the week…then over time that evolved to the month. … Continue reading Why I Quit Meal Planning ( and what actually works instead)

Family dinner · Food and drink · Leftovers for days · Meal Planning · No fuss cooking · Recipes · Repurposed leftovers · Shopping on a budget · Simple dinner ideas · Simple Meals For When Things Are Hard · Turkey · Turkey season · What to do with all those leftovers- turkey

Teriyaki Coconut Turkey

This is a simple recipe perfect for leftover poultry.  I used turkey but chicken would be wonderful too. Ingredients Leftover meat of choice shredded or in bite size pieces One can of coconut milk One 14-16 ounce bottle of teriyaki sauce Lime wedges (optional but recommended) Directions To a large skillet add one can of… Continue reading Teriyaki Coconut Turkey

Cheap but oh so good eats · Family dinner · Food and drink · Frugal · Leftovers for days · Meal Planning · No fuss cooking · Recipes · Repurposed leftovers · Shopping on a budget · Simple dinner ideas · Simple Meals For When Things Are Hard · Turkey · Turkey season · What to do with all those leftovers- turkey

Using up leftovers – Taco style turkey and rice bowls

This little pack of rice can turn leftover meat into a quick yummy meal in about ten minutes. I like to make a lot of my food from scratch. However I also have five children and an incredibly busy life. Keeping a few of these in my pantry makes it much less likely that I… Continue reading Using up leftovers – Taco style turkey and rice bowls

Cheap but oh so good eats · Chicken · Family dinner · Food and drink · Frugal · Leftovers for days · Life · Meal Planning · No fuss cooking · Recipes · Repurposed leftovers · Turkey · Turkey season · What to do with all those leftovers- turkey

Using up leftovers – Sausage and Turkey Rigatoni

It’s Holiday Season. The days are short and cold. If you are anything like me you are doing your shopping two days before Christmas (in my defense my kids so looking for their things so this is the only way to not spoil it) Easy but satisfying meals are a must. Preferably low cost as… Continue reading Using up leftovers – Sausage and Turkey Rigatoni

Developing a growth mindset · God is good · Happiness · Health · How to Romanticize your life · Life · Mental health · Self Care

How to Romanticize Your Life

Romanticizing your life is one of your best ways to happiness. It’s so easy to look around and find things to complain about, especially while taking care of your home. If your home is anything like mine there’s a never ending pile of laundry, dishes in the sink, and another meal to be made. Groceries… Continue reading How to Romanticize Your Life

Challenges · Developing a growth mindset · Happiness · Health · Keep going · Life · Season of life · Survival mode · Survivor · Trauma

How to Romanticize Your Life…Even When its Hard

I love the idea of  romanticizing life. I especially love the idea when life is feeling especially hard. When you are in a season where you just feel like you can never win no matter how you try. Or when you’re living in a reality that you want to change but for whatever reason are… Continue reading How to Romanticize Your Life…Even When its Hard