This is one installment in a series of workouts that form the nucleus of my exercise regimen. Almost any workout that I do is some variation on a workout in this series. The list includes a blend of strength conditioning and metabolic resistance training utilizing intervals or strategic rests. They are in keeping with my… Continue reading Favorite Fifteen: No. 12 – Heavy Snatches
Roasted Garlic in the Crock-pot or Not
Roasted garlic tastes amazing and is versatile. The taste isn’t as strong as raw garlic. It’s a great substitute for butter, especially if you have someone who is vegan, has dairy allergies or sensitivities, or who is lactose intolerance. You don’t even need the butter, because the roasted garlic has a spreadable consistency, and you… Continue reading Roasted Garlic in the Crock-pot or Not
Re-purposing Leaves to Keep Down Those Weeds
Thrifty Thinking DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. , where every week I try to 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, sewing projects, homemade cleaners, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like. Oh, how I have a… Continue reading Re-purposing Leaves to Keep Down Those Weeds
Saving Money Buying Eyeglasses
Thrifty Thinking I have been wearing glasses for over twenty years (I can’t believe it’s true, but I started wearing prescription glasses when I was a teenager). I wear glasses most of the time. I rotate my glasses each week with my contacts, but the lazy efficient side of me prefers wearing glasses. About once… Continue reading Saving Money Buying Eyeglasses
Applebee’s-Inspired Oriental Chicken Salad
Have you ever tried Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad? The flavors are great, but I can’t believe how many calories are in the salad!! On their website they have a nutritional information sheet which states the Oriental Chicken Salad has 1380 calories, 1.5 grams of trans fats, 91 grams of carbs, 1413 milligrams of sodium, and 99… Continue reading Applebee’s-Inspired Oriental Chicken Salad