Hey Guys! It’s been awhile! Its just a month into 2016, and I could blame my lack of posts on all kinds of things, from being super super busy, to literally being disconnected while out of the country, to being (currently) couch-ridden with frequent bathroom breaks due to the typical…
This post has taken me longer than I had planned, but for some very good reasons. See, every year we make these new year’s resolutions. To lose weight. To pay off that debt. To get a new job. To finally write that novel. And as I have the past few…
Sometimes we can get so focused on the goals we set for ourselves that we often fail to recognize the accomplishments, both big and small, that we have made in the past year. I have recently seen a ton of posts on instagram and pintrest for “Positivity Banks”, which are…
This was a crazy year for me. If I had to summarize 2015 into one theme, it was the year of challenges. Challenging beliefs on things I never thought I could accomplish, both physically and emotionally. Challenging the way I have always viewed myself. Challenging my comfort zone at work.…
Happy New Year!!!! I’m so excited to be a full year into this blog, and I was shocked this morning to realize that I put up 116 post in 2015. I will go over my goals recap soon, but just a teaser: I had planned on doing 1 post each…
This was a really fun way to turn an old tablecloth into enough place mats for all 12 people present at our Christmas dinner. It all started with our plan to find a plaid tablecloth. My mom, being the mini hoarder she is, just happened to have a beautiful old…
To accompany our Christmas meal, I wanted to do something besides the usual sugar cookies and landed on cupcakes in stead. But you know me… I can’t just settle for normal cupcakes. I didn’t go all the way over the top, just normal Red Velvet box cake with some extra…
It’s been years since Chronic Pain ruled my life. Since doctors appointments, prescription refills, medical tests and procedures, and fear about what was next demanded all of my mental capacity. I am sometimes amazed to find I have made it through nearly an entire day without my chronic pain crossing…
For our tablescape (is that a thing?) this year, Mom and I wanted to come up with a centerpiece decoration that would be fun, but simple, and most importantly, small enough to not get in the way of food or conversation. Enter another use for my remaining mason jars! For…
While I might not have been overly consumed by the Christmas spirit this year, I have found myself addicted to this rich Christmas-y green, red, & gold plaid. Last year, my Mom recruited me to come up with fun ideas for Christmas dinner while entertaining my brother’s fiance’s family, and…
Well, I have to admit, 5 days in to my final medication cessation and I already feel like a total baby. The first jump down in meds was just a half step compared to what it will be a week from now… and I’m dreading it. Ive tried to tough…
Its already mid December and I find that other than putting up my Christmas tree (and copious amounts of Peppermint Puppy Chow), I just really hadn’t embraced my inner Christmas Spirit until last Thursday when I went out for Beer & Carols at a local bar. It was just wonderful…
Puppy Chow, Muddie Buddies, Peanut Butter Chex Mix, whatever you may call call it… add peppermint and suddenly you have Christmas Crack. I hold this dish entirely responsible for my 1.5lb weight gain this week… despite otherwise healthy eating. It was worth every bite, not even kidding, and the best…
Nearly four years ago, I started a program through the Mayo Clinic to get off of the circus of medications I had been on to control my pain. It was one of the most difficult and liberating things I have ever done, and even with the pain I still experience…
The first Bosnian dish Damir’s sister ever made for me was Pita, specifically, Krompirusa. Pita is a traditional Bosnian dish comprised of homemade phyllo dough with filling that is baked and served with sour cream. Fillings include cheese, spinach, meat, and potatoes. My favorite pita is made with potato, or…
Back in July, Damir and I bought our first couch together. I have to say, it was both exciting to make our first big purchase as a couple, as well as feeling out how we work together in the decision making process. Based on our first two months living together…
This was a really fast project that had a lot of impact! I wanted something simple to hang on the spare bit of wall between my entry and the galley kitchen, and this did the trick while making a nod to both of Damir’s and my “home”. The hardest part…
Ok, I have touted Weight Watchers points for a few recipes now… for this one, just don’t worry about it. Trust me, you don’t want to know. (Shhhh, its 8 for 12 servings, don’t tell) Just close your eyes and devour this incredible dish. Because no one counts calories on…
As promised… my friend Kent. We have had some really great conversations on addiction over the past few months, as both of us had been dependent on pain medication at one point in our lives. I was able to go through pain rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic. Kent, who had…
This was a delicious side dish that comes in at just 3 points per serving, but felt twice as naughty as it really was… and I have eaten it for 3 days straight without regret. You can easily double this recipe for larger crowds. Roasted Cranberry Butternut Squash with Feta…
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