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Breakfast Smoothie

Published in breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized on May 10, 2012

PrintBreakfast Smoothie Easy and healthy way to start your day! Ingredients1 cup apple juice 2-3 frozen strawberries 1 banana or 1/4 cup frozen mango 1/3 cup frozen mixed berries 1 serving whey protein powder 2 Tbs. unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. flaxseed oilInstructionsCombine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Serve cold. NotesIf you […]

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Pot Roast With Mushroom Gravy

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes, Uncategorized on May 8, 2012

PrintPot Roast With Mushroom Gravy This dish reminds me of an old-fashioned Sunday dinner. Ingredients2 1/2 pounds beef bottom round roast 2 cups mushrooms, white , sliced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic , minced 2 cups onion, yellow , sliced 3 cups beef broth sea salt & pepper to taste InstructionsPat the roast […]

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Marinated London Broil

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes, Uncategorized on May 8, 2012

PrintMarinated London Broil London Broil can be a tougher cut of meat, but marinated and cut across the grain produces an economical and flavorful dinner. Ingredients2 pounds London Broil (or Flank steak) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. granular onion sea salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar […]

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Barbecue Beef Brisket II

Published in Uncategorized on May 8, 2012

PrintBarbecue Beef Brisket II On a chilly day, I love a dish that you can put in the crock pot or oven for hours. It seems to keep the house warmer, and the aroma of dinner greets my family when we come home from a busy day. Ingredients1 3-4 pound beef brisket, trimmed 2 tsp. […]

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Asian Beef with Noodles

Published in Uncategorized on May 8, 2012

PrintAsian Beef with Noodles Serving Size: Serves 4 This is a quick one-dish dinner. If you use frozen broccoli, run it under cold water to thaw it slightly before adding it to the pan. Using a whole wheat variety of pasta adds fiber and nutirents to the dish without sacrificing taste. If you want to […]

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Italian Salad Dressing

Published in Dressings & Condiments, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Uncategorized on February 19, 2012

PrintItalian Salad Dressing Ingredients1 cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. sugar (or 1 packet stevia for a sugar-free dressing) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano ½ tsp. granular onion ¼ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. dried basil Dash (each) marjoram and sageInstructionsCombine all ingredients in a salad dressing […]

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Stovetop Hot Chocolate

Published in Drinks, Recipes, Uncategorized on February 19, 2012

PrintStovetop Hot Chocolate Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Yield: 3-4 You may never go back to powdered cocoa again!Ingredients4 cups milk 8 ounces (2/3 bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 tsp. vanillaInstructionsIn a two-quart saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. After about 2 minutes, add the chocolate chips. Stir frequently […]

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Loving Your Kids

Published in MOMents for Mom, Uncategorized on October 30, 2011

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.  Proverbs 22:6 (NLT) For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.  Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)   I have […]

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When Someone Loses a Child

Published in Uncategorized on July 15, 2011

Dear friends, I hope you will forgive this digression from my normal blog content. This can be a sensitive subject, and if you don’t want to read it, I completely understand. I’ll return to my tales of a tv-free summer and other light-hearted topics again soon. Almost 5 years ago, my husband and I lost […]

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Yes, We Had the TV on This Morning…

Published in Uncategorized on July 8, 2011

And I’m not apologizing for it, either. It was the final space shuttle launch, and I wanted my girls to watch a bit of history in the making. I’ll admit, I was more sentimental about it than I thought I would be. I wonder if my older daughter (my younger is too little) will remember […]

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