Quick Tip: Cleaning With Citrus

Have you ever had fruit sitting in the bowl...too gone for anyone to want to eat- but not yet rotting so you can't throw it out? Here's something you can do to use up lemons & grapefruits that are slightly past their prime. Cut your fruit in half- dip the cut side in some salt...and scub-a-dub your tub and shower walls clean! Easy peasy! Dip in more salt as need...

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Weight Loss Wednesday: 2 and a Recipe

Whew, 2 more down! A total of 10 lost these past few weeks. Slow & steady...niiiice & slow.... Trying to eat small snack-meals throughout the day, rather than just not eating b/c I'm not hungry enough to eat a meal- supposedly it will keep you metabolism going. Keeping the fridge stocked with ready-to-eat munchies, pre-cut all my veggies, stocked up on yogurt for a calcium kick. I also keep hummus handy, and been trying to eat 1-3 apples...

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Meatless Monday: Chickpea Coconut Curry

First of all, let me just say sorry so late in the evening... serious DRAMALLAMAS causing commotion at my house today. =-) Next, let me just say- chickpeas are awesome. Plus their alias is fun to say. GARBANZO BEANS! Seriously, how fun is that!? Ok, either begin with a can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans, or have your own cooked up from dried, about 2 cups. You'll also want to medium-dice 2 potatoes and get them par-boiling while...

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How to Mix Pizza Crust in a Food Processor

Mixing doughs in a food processor can be a great time-saver, if you know the correct order to add the ingredients.(The amount for the recipe that I use will be in parentheses.) Begin by pouring in your warm water. (1 cup) Add your honey, or sugar depending on recipe, and salt. (2Tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt) & run on low for about 5-15 seconds depending on the motor of your processor. Add your yeast. (2 Tablespoons) Blend for another...

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Weight Loss Wednesday: Arrg.

Soooo... this morning was my first time weighing in since Ol' Aunt Flo paid her visit. I was expecting BAD. I nibbled on a Hershey bar throughout the week, and expected horrible news. I did however stay away from the chips. But- I had to listen to hubby whine about not having any chips. Yeah- I didn't trust my willpower this month, so I didn't even buy any! The damage was a bit surprising...I gained...but only 1 pound. THANK GOODNESS! I have a...

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Homemade Convenience: Make Your Own Cornbread Mix

Convenience foods are a great modern marvel for busy moms. A great convenience with a price to match. With barely a bit more time in the beginning of the month, you can make a batch of 4 dinners worth of cornbread mix to last you the month (if you use it once-a-week) or so. My mix is like a lot of recipes all over the internet- I mean really, the proportions of the same ingredients is what makes it cornbread, right? But, I mix mine a bit differently...

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Tofu Thursdays: Tof'jitas!

Tofu Fajitas, yum. I'm just gonna jump right to how I make mine =-) First, get your FIRM tofu draining... Then,  in a quart-sized baggie mix together: A palm-full of cumin A 1/4 teaspoon (about...) of garlic powder A 1/2 teaspoon (about...) of onion powder As much chili-powder as your family likes Then, mix in a couple glubs each of lemon juice & water. Glub is a VERY scientific measurement dude... Next, cut your tofu into strips...

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Weight Loss Wednesday?

 Sooooo....the super-cool, mega-sweet, kick-ass-mama, Kayla over at The Mama of Mojo has kicked us all in the booties. But, only because she kicked herself in the booty, and she loves us. Kayla is documenting her weight loss journey in her blog, and encouraging us all to do the same. I'm gonna SUCK IT UP & go for it too. Because I want to be awesome like Kayla Because I need some accountability. Part of my "getting it together" is getting...

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New Toy!

Here's my new toy, eerr... gadget, that I'll be trying out & "reporting" on.   The washer...not the cat I read a boat-load of great things about it before I purchased, & bad things about the much-higher-priced name-almost-stealing "Wonder Washer"...basically, the "Wonder Washer" is said to be crap. The two younger kids & I popped it into the bathtub to try it out AS SOON as Mr. UPS dropped it off. Well, handed it to me as I...

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