Every year, you find yourself saying that you want to do more things that make you happy. But, instead, you spend your days working, catering to the needs of others, running errands, paying bills, filing taxes and completing all of life’s endless obligations. There will always, always be tasks to finish. Putting them off for just a bit won’t hurt. They’ll still be there when you get back. Check out these simple ways to indulge yourself for free, or even cheap, and enjoy a little ‘you’ time more often. Movie Marathons or a Television Series Snuggling underneath a blanket with a bag of popcorn, a few chocolates and your cat or dog, turning on a movie and staying put for a few hours is one of life’s simple pleasures. Do your best to block off one Saturday afternoon a month to spend reconnecting with your favorite movies, watching new ones, or going through a television series on Netflix...
Posts Tagged ‘ baking ’
Baking Tips – Conquering My Baking FAIL!
For many years, I had a phobia about baking. You see, I love to cook and have a passion for creating quick and easy new dishes from old traditional recipes. However, every cake or muffin I ever baked was either dry or simply lacked flavor. At the onset of the holidays, my phobia forced panicky check in calls to the “family bakers” ensuring home baked goods would be on hand for family holiday meals. One day I asked my sister, who is the family Christmas cookie provider every year, what I was doing wrong. She replied with a chuckle, “Kath, you can bake, it’s easy. The difference between baking and cooking is to follow the recipe EXACTLY when baking. Once you master a baking recipe then put your own spin on it.” Those words stuck in my head and in 2009, I overcame my baking phobia. I started out baking simple recipes followed by a whole lot of reading....
Shopping Alert | Amazing Pumpkin Recipes Crafts Carvings
The first day of Fall just around the corner, pumpkin recipes are a popular trend among food bloggers right now. It is amazing what ingredients are paired with pumpkin. Keeping with the trend, this weeks shopping alert will include awesome pumpkin products and recipes finds as well. A creative pumpkin appetizer that screams fall flavor, Parmesan Pasta Crackers with Pumpkin and Cauliflower, was found on Foodalogue, one of my favorite food blogs. Joan’s culinary and creative talent never ceases to amaze me! My dear foodie friend Catherine, author of The Living Gourmet, shared her spicy Pumpkin – Tomato soup. Tomato soup recalls fond childhood memories for many. With the addition of pumpkin, I classify this one as a childhood favorite for adults. Another classic recipe with a pumpkin twist is this Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese. The recipe originated from cooking light and includes 2 cups of pumpkin or squash and a crumble topping. The breads, muffins, and sweets category proved to be swoon...
White Whole Wheat Flour – Healthier Baking
A simple diet alteration such as replacing all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour can be an easy step toward a healthier diet and lifestyle. The health benefits of a diet rich in whole grains is amazing. Diets rich in whole wheat and grains play a major role in reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The American Diabetes Association. Some epidemiological studies have found whole-grain intake to be associated with decreased cancer risk. The abundant antioxidant offering provides valuable protection against free radical damage to our cells. What is White Whole Wheat Flour? The whole grains council defines white wheat as a whole-flour, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, made from white wheat. Think of it is as albino wheat if you will, that packs the same whole grain healthy punch as regular whole wheat minus the red color genes. Gold Medal asserts...
Shopping Alert | Bakeware Specials
For many families September symbolizes the start of the holiday season. Whether it be Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah, home baked goodies are most likely to be served. Take advantage of these September savings and we will both benefit! Thanks for your support and Happy Shopping. Kathy $20 Off Orders of $150! Now through September 30th, 2011 Receive $20 Off Orders of $150 or More Use Coupon Code: C94834 – RESTRICTIONS APPLY* ad: Sous Chef Jobs Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner... and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business and...
Midlife Woman|Gluten Free Baking Giveaway
Did you enter the Baker’s Challenge Gluten Free Recipe Contest yet? There is only 10 day left to enter for the chance to win a Grand Prize of $5,000 and possibly be featured on a Betty Crocker® Gluten Free dessert mix or Bisquick® Gluten Free baking mix package and/or be featured in a Betty Crocker publication! Submit an original gluten free holiday-themed appetizer, bread, or dessert recipe, using any Betty Crocker Gluten Free dessert mix or Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix. According to the “Spark” information, “Recipes will be judged on five key categories: taste, creativity, ease of preparation, consumer appeal, and appearance. Plus, we want you to keep baking deliciously, so if you’re one of 10 selected finalists, you will receive a Betty Crocker Gluten Free Baking gift basket filled with baking items and Betty Crocker Gluten Free mixes. Even more exciting, finalists’ recipes will be featured on www.glutenfreely.com/bakerschallenge and voted on by the Gluten Freely community to...
Heads Up Chocoholics – New Promo Codes
Heads up Chocolate Lovers its discount time! Specializing in covered strawberries and chocolate gifts, Shari’s Berries is charming ecommerce catalogue collection offering everything from cookies to cupcakes and gift baskets from a collection of branded websites each offering high quality, perishable products shipped fresh from the supplier to the consumer. Right now you can visit Sharis berries promo code page to receive discounts on your favorite indulgence. promotional deals include percentage and dollar amounts off, along with free product offers, like a free cookie with an order. Other promo codes collection and/or product specific. Either way all of the promo codes and deals are clearly noted. This same sweet site offers those adorable brownie pops I wrote about last month. Hope Shari’s promo page will help to satisfy your sweet tooth! **Hugs** Kathy Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it...
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