The Orange Carrot Smoothie is a great refreshing beverage. The name of the smoothie might mean there are other colors of carrots, which there are (I actually saw a purple carrot for the first time a few months ago), but we are referring to the actually fruit, the orange. The glorious orange. Have you ever… Continue reading Orange Carrot Smoothie
A Week of Workouts: Lots of Clean-and-Pressing!
So I set a goal for myself to be able to press my 70# KB three times per side on September 1. I am very confident I’ll get there, because I’m close now…though I have never done it before. 🙂 That goal coupled with some good eatin’ has me feeling pretty good this week. Here’s… Continue reading A Week of Workouts: Lots of Clean-and-Pressing!
Crock-pot Risotto with Citrus Prawns, Asparagus, & Bell Pepper Recipe
Crock-pot Risotto Slow Cooker Days I am so, so excited about this recipe. I haven’t been this excited about a recipe since I discovered cilantro lime pesto. I am continually learning about food, and it is so fun, especially when I find ways to healthify recipes!
DIY Lavender Wand Making Tutorial
Here’s a lavender wand making tutorial that is sure to get the kids involved, is lovely, fragrant, and will remind you of summer all year long. It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING. Some of these posts are crafts,… Continue reading DIY Lavender Wand Making Tutorial
Grocery Prices to Meet or Beat {Summer 2012}
Thrifty Thinking I shared the first Grocery Prices to Meet or Beat in February 2012. I figured every six months is a great time to update since circumstances change, and finances are affected by a variety of issues like drought, a bad crop, a change in gas prices, and the like. When you are at… Continue reading Grocery Prices to Meet or Beat {Summer 2012}