Once upon a time, about fifteen years ago, a sweet friend of our family offered to share her old wrought iron patio chairs and table with us. Being new homeowners, my husband and I jumped at the chance of being given nice, sturdy, outside furniture. We’ve always “lived outside the box,” so taking other people’s… Continue reading How to Restore Your Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
So, I’m not a huge fan of cauliflower. I’ve always found it too strong for my tastes and really kind of bitter. If it’s on a relish tray, I avoid it, no matter how much dip I find. But since starting a lower carbohydrate diet, I’ve sort of missed potatoes. I started searching around the… Continue reading Cheesy “FauxTators”: A Keto-Friendly Potato Alternative
Do you want to go on vacation but have a garden, too? I know the frustration here. It never failed. Whenever I wanted to go on vacation, our garden was at its peak. Green beans that needed canning, sweet corn to freeze, or potatoes to hill. Something needed to change. I decided a few… Continue reading How to Create a Vacation-Proof Garden {for beginners}
The first time I heard the term “fat bomb” it scared me to death! I mean, I’m supposed to avoid fat to lose weight, right??? After I’ve learned more about the Keto diet, I have to say my opinion on fat has changed. These Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs will change your opinion on… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs: Keto Friendly
Oh. My. Goodness. If you have cut sugar from your diet, you know that sweets are usually not allowed. Not so with this two ingredient Dark Chocolate Pudding. With fewer than 4 net carbs, you better believe this is my #1 indulgence! Not only is it creamy, but the dark chocolate flavor is totally intense.… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Pudding: Low Carb & Keto Friendly
Writing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I still have my first book of poetry I wrote in grade school, and I’ve been devouring books longer than that! When my kids were younger, I dreamed of creating books that they enjoyed reading and purposefully included content I wasn’t… Continue reading Impossible Find: Book 1 in the Impossible Series
Do you have an old patio table and chairs that need an update? Maybe you’ve considered purchasing a new set, only to realize the cost is more than you want to spend and the quality is less than what you have currently. We were in the same boat! So instead of spending BIG money to… Continue reading How To Refurbish a Patio Table and Chairs {free printable}
Are you looking for a way to enjoy your favorite chicken noodle soup without the added sugars from the noodles? Do you WANT to eat more veggies? Have you heard about Zoodles? I simply adore them! You might remember they are included in my student Sydney’s recipe for California Veggie Noodle Bowl. If you have… Continue reading Chicken Zoodle Soup: Low Fat & Low Carb
Want to save money on vacation? I do! But one of the hardest parts of vacation is sticking to a budget. I mean, who wants to think about the reality of income when you’re trying to escape your everyday life by going on vacation? I know I don’t! But I also don’t want to come… Continue reading How to Save Money on Vacation! {free printable}
I used to think risotto was something fancy, like fillet mignon or something like that. That changed the last time my husband and I took a weekend trip to the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. We ate at a restaurant in Anna, Illinois, that on the outside looked more like a bar than a restaurant. However,… Continue reading Roasted Asparagus and Feta Risotto
