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Thank you, thankyouverymuch. THIS is the recipe you should make your sweetie (or yourself or your Mom or whoever) on Valentine’s Day. Why?  It’s totally easy, only requires four ingredients, and doesn’t involve slaving over a hot stove.  Basically, the Grilled Elvis is a Grilled Banana Sandwich with the addition of almond butter. Elvis Presley [...]

We had something to celebrate tonight…  I wrapped up the book this morning and relaxed all afternoon.  It felt well-deserved! The Hus asked what I wanted to do tonight and I said, “I want to go OUT!  Just the two of us.”  So we went.  We went to two bars: a  gastropub called the Lincoln [...]

Today, I anticipate I’ll finish up the first draft of my second book.  Yaaaaay!  (source) I feel quite accomplished, and truthfully – it’s a huge load off my shoulders (until I start Book #3 in a few weeks – more deets are forthcoming).  The second book is a re-vamped version of Operation Beautiful: Changing the [...]

Heh.  Bad pun, I know.   Random moment of the day:  A little boy and I built a fort out of an examining sheet, a massage table, and four desk chairs (the Husband was treating his brother).  Then, we pretended to be bears and growled at intruders.  It was an awesome way to spend an [...]

(Forewarning:  Potentially disturbing discussion of sexual abuse ahead.)   On Sunday, I watched a CNN documentary entitled “Selling the Girl Next Door.”  The documentary was about the sex trade in America, and how young American girls (as well as foreign girls) get forced into prostitution by pimps.  The world’s oldest profession has been transformed by [...]

This recipe was a spin on the Banana Bread Breakfast Bake.  Instead of using corn muffin mix, I used a combination of 1/2 cup oats and 1/4 cup blueberry pancake mix.  I also added in a tablespoon of chia seeds! I love breakfast bakes because they remind me of a (healthy) muffin and are so [...]

Have I mentioned the Husband has been on an alcohol detox for the last three weeks? I, however, am not on any sort of cr-azy alcohol detox and enjoyed a big pint of Sweetwater 420 after a busy, busy day. Hollar for the side braid!   After writing all day, volunteering with Girls on the [...]

A wonderful breakfast to start a very busy day:  Pancake Truffles – my favorite recipe, ever. I was a little (okay, a lot) sleepy when I made them and added too much almond milk.  But they were still deliciously creamy on the inside.  That’s all that matters. :) FYI, this is what Pancake Truffles are [...]

Earlier today, I felt like this: I am in the HOME STRETCH of finishing the first draft of my second book (based on the Operation Beautiful website and geared toward tween and teen girls).  I am hard-copy editing right now and writing the conclusion!   It is stressful, but exciting and fun.   Globs of [...]

We had a business lunch this afternoon, which meant I got to eat out and don’t have to feel guilty about spending the money. :) We met with a local massage therapist to talk business at Zada Jane’s, a very cute semi-vegetarian place in the hip part of town.  I’ve eaten here a few times [...]

Gather round, it’s time for for breakfast! I am a huge fan of Greek (AKA strained) yogurt.  It’s a little more expensive, but in my mind, it’s worth it due to the protein content (12 to 16 grams).  I’ve seen the Siggi’s brand before but always shied away because it was SO expensive, even compared [...]

Tonight, we threw a huge Super Bowl party! But first, we had to prep.  :)  We ran a bunch of errands, cooked potato sliders, and I ran 3.0 miles.  I have been really tired lately due to stress and lack of sleep, and honestly – even if I had the time to run my planned [...]

This extremely easy recipe is my contribution to our Super Bowl party (plus our flat screen + a ton of beer!). :)    You’d never guess these were nearly vegan (I was just informed the cheese has casein in it)!  Creamy, chewy, and cheesy, these will disappear from the buffet table like… well, like hot [...]