I don’t know why the idea of homemade pasta sauce is so intimidating. Granted, if you’re thinking of starting with raw tomatoes, you’re signing up for some serious work, indeed, but a good pasta sauce that’s almost-from-scratch doesn’t need to be difficult. A few minutes at the stove and a little help from your crock … [Read more…]
Every day while I am at work I sit for about 15 mins, while I should be working, and think about what will i be feeding my family for dinner. Everyone is so picky and different i am always at a loss, so i decided to make my life someone simpler and make a weekly … [Read more…]
After a long soul search on a company that will work towards my strengths I decided to join the many women in this long standing company, Close To My Heart. I love being able to be with a company that will give me the tools to let my creative juices flow. This will be a … [Read more…]
Everyone loves chicken cutlets!!! It is a household staple in my house. What I have come to learn is that instead of making chicken cutlet parmesan or any other chicken cutlet specific recipe is that half of my family eats the others complain…uggghhh. So what I do now is just make chicken cutlets on Sundays … [Read more…]
Ingredients 12 oz sour cherry jam or preserves 4 cups softened fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt Directions Melt 1 jar (12 oz) sour cherry jam or preserves in saucepan over medium heat. Strain and cool for sauce. Fold half of the sauce into 4 cups softened fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt in 1% qt container to create swirls. … [Read more…]
Ingredients 3 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 teaspoons espresso powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2 egg whites 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 3 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 2 teaspoons … [Read more…]
Amazing Aromas The orange not only supplies a range of vitamins and minerals; a staggering 130 percent of your vitamin C needs for the day. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), eating higher amounts of a compound found in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit may lower ischemic stroke risk for women. Now plenty of … [Read more…]
So it’s in’t that type of TACO night but you won’t be disappointed. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 4 from 10 am – 5 pm I will be hosting an Totally Awesome Opportunity Night, on my Facebook Life of a Practical Mom. I will have games, trivia, tips and tricks, how to’s and inspirational quotes … [Read more…]
This new year’s resolution is to stop making resolutions and start creating habits. I find that if I try to call them New Years resolutions by February I feel defeated because I have stopped trying. This year, 2018, I will create habits that will last me a life time. How do you create a lasting … [Read more…]
I am in the holiday spirit! I have a $100 in Posh products and a ton of extra goodies and I want to give them to you! Re-gift them or pamper yourself, the choice is yours. Some conditions apply: Offer is only for the first 5 people to respond You have to be a new … [Read more…]