#RecipeBox: Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

Ingredients: 1 pack bacon 1 pack smokies brown sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 325. Grease baking sheet. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap each smokie in bacon, and secure with toothpick. Next, dip wrapped smokie in bowl of brown sugar. Place in prepared pan. Repeat. Once all the smokies are wrapped and on the pan, … Continue reading #RecipeBox: Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

Earth Day

I perused the Earth Day website and chose an initiative I believe in. I'll be posting details below, pulled directly from the website. The Canopy Project Since the beginning of the 20th century, the world’s forests have lost about 20% of their coverage, about 7.3 million hectares (18 million acres) of forest are lost every year, and … Continue reading Earth Day

Universal Yums Box Review

We subscribed to the monthly Universal Yums box a few months ago, and we haven't been disappointed yet. We've experienced multiple countries, including France, the Baltics, and, most recently, Ukraine. Each box contains 10+ treats, ranging from cookies and cakes to candies and gummies. Some of the flavors are a little crazy, like Wasabi Chips. … Continue reading Universal Yums Box Review

#RecipeBox: Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

INGREDIENTS: 2 chicken breasts 1 can black beans 1 can diced tomatoes 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup minute rice 1 cup shredded cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Layer all ingredients except shredded cheese into crockpot. Cook on low 5-6 hours. Shred … Continue reading #RecipeBox: Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

World Health Day: Mental Health

Today is World Health Day. In honor of that, I want us to focus on our mental health since that part of our lives is often forgotten. Let's start with a few important thoughts... Your mental health is as important as your physical health. No relationship or job is worth damaging your mental health. You … Continue reading World Health Day: Mental Health

Crafts, Part 1: Floral Ring

This first craft is super simple! We start with a metal ring. Any size will do. Mine is about 8" in diameter. Next, we glue/wrap twine around the ring. I prefer to keep the wrapping tight. Next, we select our ribbons, lace, rope pieces, etc. We cut these into the same lengths. I cut mine … Continue reading Crafts, Part 1: Floral Ring

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#RecipeBox: Bubble Pizza

Photo by Edward Eyer on Pexels.com INGREDIENTS: 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough 1 pound ground beef, browned & drained 1 jar pizza sauce 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Cut or tear biscuits … Continue reading #RecipeBox: Bubble Pizza

Podcasts

Photo by Jean Balzan on Pexels.com HISTORY: American History Tellers Lore (Aaron Mahnke) POSITIVITY: Manifestation Babe Podcast (Kathrin Zenkina) The Mindful Kind (Rachael Kable) Positively Living (Lisa Zawrotny) CURIOSITIES: Unsolved Mysteries Cabinet of Curiosities (Aaron Mahnke) Mr. Ballen LIFESTYLE: The Minimalists Podcast (Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus) On Purpose (Jay Shetty) The Modern Homesteading … Continue reading Podcasts

Fashion Fun

Hello friends! Let's have a fun post all about fashion! These are items I have either purchased or have saved on my Amazon Shopping List. WINTER: Long Sleeve Dress Hooded Cardigan Oversized Turtleneck Printed Jacket Leopard Tunic Novelty Patchwork Sweater SPRING: Flannel Shirt Casual Tunic Floral Batwing Blouse Waisted Maxi Boho Maxi Flowy Midi Dress … Continue reading Fashion Fun