Healthy Eating

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Year: 2023

Wallpaper… Wait… What??

So, in an effort to bring some kind of normalcy, here is more progress on the bathroom. Again, we are farther along than this, but I’ll just play catch up to post more. We had the floor finished, which I’m…

Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast with Zucchini

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breasts with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese are delicious and perfect if you’re looking for a high protein dinner idea. Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast with Zucchini The…

Tropical Oatmeal – Eating Bird Food

This creamy bowl of tropical oatmeal cooks up in under 10 minutes on the stovetop. It combines rolled oats with coconut milk and banana and is topped with fresh mango and toasted coconut. Nothing warms me up like a bowl…

Ben Does Life., Part of my new year’s resolution is to just get…

High Res Part of my new year’s resolution is to just get miles. A lot of them. So I make sure to carve out time each day for the…

What Is a Coma, Actually?

A coma, like any brain injury, is very complex. And if you’ve watched classics like “While You Were Sleeping” or “Just Like Heaven,” it can be even harder to truly understand what goes on during the state of unconsciousness. In…

Orange Chicken – WellPlated.com

Watch out, takeout! This homemade Orange Chicken has the same sweet, tangy, and savory flavors you love, but it’s faster and more budget-friendly than ordering out. Why You’ll Love This Orange Chicken Recipe A Healthier Version. This is a classic…

Chickpea Quinoa Burger – Holy Cow Vegan

A hearty, delicious, extremely healthy vegan chickpea quinoa burger patty loaded with chickpeas, quinoa, spinach and a few yummy seasonings. It is hefty enough to stand up to the summer grill but does just as well in a frying pan….

Diary of an Aspiring Loser: Snowshoeing in Tahoe

[PSA: “like” my blog’s Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] What a weekend so far! M and I drove up to Tahoe last night, we are having a friends weekend and met a…

Books I’ve read lately (and if I’d recommend them!)

Hi friends! I missed my April book roundup so I’m sharing the books I read in April, and most of the books from May + if I’d recommend adding them to your collection. Hi hi! Happy Monday and I hope…

Tuna Macaroni Salad with Green Olives – Kalyn’s Kitchen

If you need a tasty idea for summer potlucks, this Tuna Macaroni Salad with Green Olives is always a hit for a treat with canned tuna! And we made this with Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows for a macaroni salad with…

The Best Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Have you noticed that almost all peanut butter cookies have a crosshatch pattern on the top? It sort of reminds me of a hashtag but of course, peanut butter cookies were happening long before the Internet. I am #OBSESSED with…

Bircher Muesli (Chilled Swiss Oatmeal)

This Bircher muesli (also called chilled Swiss oatmeal) is loaded with crunchy apples, dried fruit and nuts. Full of fiber and protein, plus easy to make ahead of time! If you’re an overnight oats lover like me, you’re going to…

Blue Ridge Red Salamander! Yowza!

So excited to see this amazing Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber) last month. About 10 miles from Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, the highest peak east of the Mississippi.  I think it’s Pseudotriton ruber nitidus, the Blue Ridge Red Salamander. It…

Runs for Cookies: Friday Night Photos #117

I know I say this pretty much every week, but holy smokes, this week flew by. It’s Friday already?! It’s been quite an eventful week, to say the least. We had a great weekend–Jerry and I went mini-golfing and to…

How To Grill Corn on The Cobb (Two Ways)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Grilling corn is an easy, classic summer side dish and a great addition to summer barbecues, camping trips and gatherings. Here’s two ways to grill delicious corn on the cobb! How…

Friday Faves

Hi friends! The weekend is here and we’re officially into summer! The kids had an amazing school year, but we’re definitely all ready for a break (especially from the early mornings and homework). This weekend is Liv’s First Communion, new…

45 Vegetarian Memorial Day Recipes

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Memorial Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to add some meatless options to…

Vegan Fish and Chips with Nature’s Charm Banana Blossom!

Hi friends! Long time no see. Moving along, Nature’s Charm sent me some free cans of their Banana Blossom (you can buy on Amazon usually but seems to be out at the moment…), Young Green Jackfruit, Jackfruit Confit, and Sriracha…

How to Stay Positive at Work: 22 Helpful Tips

It’s not always easy to stay positive at work. Sometimes because it’s Monday and you’re tired and would like another weekend right now. At other times because it’s Wednesday and you are doing some boring routine work or you are…

7 Layer Salad – WellPlated.com

We’re kicking it old school today with a Southern favorite that was a staple at our gatherings growing up: 7 Layer Salad. Made with lettuce, peas, tomatoes, bacon, a sweet mayo-based dressing, cheddar cheese, and hard-boiled eggs all layered together,…

Vegetarian

Sentience and moral consideration | veganism.com

 by Sarah Albonesi WHAT IS SENTIENCE, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN ANIMAL ETHICS? Behaving according to society’s standards of morality is something that we as human beings learn from a young age. Children are often told to treat others…

PEACE LOVE YOGA: The Gospel of Doubt

A spirit that lives in this world and does not wear the shirt of love, such an existence is a deep disgrace. Be foolishly in love, because love is all there is. There is no way into presence except through…