As a military wife, mother to two daughters as well as a blogger I have a lot on my plate. Weeknight dinners can't be extravagant. I need something quick to throw into the oven but the crockpot is even better. I've shared my Baked Chicken Fajita recipe but this Salsa Chicken is an even better option for Taco Tuesdays. The best part about this Salsa Chicken is how simple ... Read More
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
It's been a while since I have shared a recipe but this was too good not to share! I am pretty picky food wise and typically stick to my normal foods that I know I like. I was at the grocery store the other day and I decided to pick up a spaghetti squash. I had never tried them before but I have friends who absolutely love them. Of course, I had no idea how to make one so I ... Read More
Balsamic Steak Salad – Quick and Easy Lunchtime Meal
The holidays can be rough on your waistline! All the baked goods and the cooler weather calling for some heavier meals...it can become way too much for me. Since dinners can get a little heavy during the winter, and especially with Christmas time, I try to make my lunches as light as they can be yet still filling and delicious. This Balsamic Steak Salad won't let you down! It's ... Read More
Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
My husband and I both grew up in Florida. We love seafood but also love traditional southern "comfort" food. Our last duty station was in Georgia and I started making Cheesy Shrimp and Grits during the cooler months while we lived there. Once we PCS'd to Europe, it fell off my rotation of meals for some reason. That is until just a couple of weeks ago. The weather was cooling ... Read More
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
When you make that dinner and your husband looks at you and says "please make this again"! I count that as a WIN...and it's super simple! Chipotle Shrimp: ~ 1 lb shrimp (I used peeled, de-veined shrimp) ~ 1-2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (depending on how spicy you prefer it) ~ 1 teaspoon chili powder ~ 1 teaspoon kosher salt ~ 4 teaspoons olive ... Read More
![Everything you need to get through the holidays as stress free as possible. 🎁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@heartandstripes 👈follow⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These are a few of my favorite things when it comes to handling the stress of the holidays... 💌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[1] Lists! Seriously I make lists for everything....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[2] Do the one thing you enjoy! I absolutely love baking during the holidays so I bake a bunch of sweets and make goody boxes for my husband's coworkers, my kids teachers and the neighbors. It's the best way to mark off a bunch of gifts while doing something I enjoy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[3] Time management! We all get so busy that most of the time we forget to make time for ourselves. If you manage your time right then you will be able to get all your tasks accomplished as well as have time for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[4] Don't wait to the last minute! I am notorious for waiting until Christmas Eve to wrap all the presents. So many times I am even shopping the last couple of days. That makes the holidays much less enjoyable and causes a whole lot of stress! I made a change to that this year! I have wrapped presents as I bought them or they arrived in the mail and it's been so nice to know it's done. I am also done with ALL the shopping...RELIEF! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[5] Have fun! Stop stressing about it all being perfect and just make some fun memories with your kids/family!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I say these tips have been a game-changer...🎮 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I really mean mind-blowing, life-altering, soul-quenching.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dramatic? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not at all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have been able to spend more time with my family and feel a whole lot more relaxed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And if you doubt me...take the next few days and follow these tips. You will know I am not kidding!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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