My mission is to provide you with inspiration and encouragement to live everyday to it's fullest. I do this by sharing the simple things in life such as recipes to the most difficult of things such a life. We all know life is a struggle and many days a balancing act, but I am here to inspire you to do it well. Everything I write about is designed to inspire as well as encourage you to be a "better" you that you can be. Everything I share is raw and real. I do not cover up or sugar coat what I write about. This would benefit no one. My goal is for you to walk away feeling uplifted and encouraged after leaving my page. Lastly, I am here to remind you that you are… enough and beautiful… just the way you are.
I have a super easy supper idea for those who are struggling with this ugly heat wave? This idea is a great idea for an easy meal to prepare without heating up the house to do so. Grab a meat of your choice, some shrimp and your grill. Then barbecue away. It does not take… Continue reading Heat Wavy Easy Meal
Do you need a fresh supper idea? Try this one. Grilled angus burger topped with cheese. Place it on a bed of lettuce and add a fresh tomato to the side. Do not be afraid to add a few baked fries seasoned with garlic salt, onion powder, and basil. Lastly, add a few slices of… Continue reading Summer Burger
Healthy Steak Nachos. I made with sautéed onion, peppers of every color, kale, and steak. Topped with diced tomatoes, queso cheese, sour cream. Serve on a bed of lettuce, tortilla chips, or on soft taco shells.
25 Days Christmas Countdown Day 19 This is a great recipe to make Christmas Eve so you have an easy breakfast for the busy Christmas morning. Ingredients 1 c water 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp salt 3 c bread flour 1 1/2 tsp yeast 1 c peeled /diced apples 2 Tbsp melted butter 1/2 c… Continue reading Christmas Monkey Bread
25 Day Christmas Countdown Day 18 Here is a super easy but yummy idea to make for a platter or give away desserts. Chocolate Covered Pretzels Ingredients 1 bag of Pretzels Dark Chocolate Bark White Chocolate Bark Directions Melt your dark chocolate, melt half of the white chocolate in a microwave oven, then mix together.… Continue reading Chocolate Covered Pretzels
25 Days of Christmas Day 12 This is one of my go to recipes when I am pulling cookies together for Christmas cookie platters. It is also good if you need a cookie for a cookie I exchange program. They are simple and delicious. Ingredients 1/2 c butter 1/2 c creamy peanut butter 1/2 c… Continue reading Christmas Thumbprint Cookies
25 Days of Christmas Day 8 This is a recipe my mom used every Christmas as I was growing up and now I make them every year. I wouldn't use any other sugar cookie recipe. This recipe allows you to leave them plain, sugared, or frosted. This is a recipe that will allow you to… Continue reading Soft Sugar Cookies
25 Days of Christmas Day 7 Are looking for a holiday dessert to share with your family? This is a wonderful and light dessert to serve after a supper. Ingredients Crust Ingredients 1 1/3 c unbleached white flour 1/2 c brown sugar 8 tbsp butter (softened) 3/4 c chopped pecans (optional) Filling Ingredients 8oz cream… Continue reading Simple Pumpkin Pie Bars
25 Days of Christmas Day 5 I used this recipe yesterday to make my little guys. This recipe is passed the taste test of my family and my husband's coworkers. They are soft and absolutely flavorful. Here is the link to the online recipe I used, Eileens Spicy Gingerbread Men Happy Baking! Ingredients 1/2 c… Continue reading Gingerbread Men
25 Days of Christmas Day 4 Ingredients 1 can crescent rolls 1 apple of your choice 1/2 c white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 egg yolk (egg wash) Directions Preheat oven to 375* degrees.Mix sugar and cinnamon together.Peel, core, and slice apple into tiny slicesOn a lightly floured surface roll out crescent rolls, cutting them… Continue reading Mini Apple Pie Bites
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