As life changes, I’ve felt a calm and peace in the simple joys. Polishing my own nails has always been so much fun for me. Even though I’ve worn acrylics in the past, I love changing my polish once or twice a week. Polishing my nails demands stillness. It requires me to pay attention to … More Simple Joys
I recently completed Financial Peace University. I am officially a university graduate. Ha! F.P.U. is just what it sounds like, a class that teaches you financial peace. It is, however, one of my greatest accomplishments to date. And I am extremely proud of myself. Because I have been working so hard on my finances, I … More Coconut Ginger Carrot Soup
Have I told you how much I love soup? I mean, there is nothing more simple to cook than soup. I don’t even remember the last time I had soup in a can. Yuk! Always, and I do mean ALWAYS, make it yourself. You can do. It’s easy! Here is how I make my Thick … More thick & creamy roasted tomato soup
Sometimes a meal is as simple as putting good food in a bowl. I am notorious for over-complicating food. But when you have delicious ingredients, I find it better to let them stand on there own. I love the crap out of red lentils!! Black lentil are very pretty. Green lentils are a bit tough. … More red lentils over rice
I am always looking for ways to stretch my dollar on this plant-based diet. Adding veggies to pasta is one of my favorite ways to do that. Deciding to venture away from red sauce I thought avocado would be a nice change. There was a half package of dry spaghetti in my pantry. I cooked … More pasta with creamy avocado sauce
Yes, you read the title correctly. I spent $20 (USD) at the Dollar Tree and ate vegan for a full week. For those who don’t know, the Dollar Tree is a true dollar store. Meaning, everything in the store is $1 (USD) or less. My friend Korenn Rachelle wanted to dispel the myth that eating … More eating vegan @ | Dollar Tree
I LOVE PANCAKES! Fluffy, round circles of bliss and joy. Add fruit, syrups and whipped cream and I am pure heaven. Because most pancakes have milk and eggs I haven’t had them very much lately. I decided to go online to find vegan pancake recipes. I found hundreds. However, I didn’t have any of the … More vegan pancakes
I start every morning with lemon/ginger water… When I have lemon and ginger. I didn’t grocery shop this weekend, so I just had a large mason jar of water. I am always amazed at how thirsty I am in the mornings. For breakfast I had a smoothie. It has 2 frozen bananas, 1 c frozen … More What I Ate Wednesday
When I started eating vegan I never really missed foods. That is because I ate a lot of processed foods that take the place of meats, cheese, etc. However, since moving to a more plant based diet, I now find myself missing quit a few things. But that is where the fun and magic comes … More chickpea salad
I have begun to make some necessary changes in my life. My budget and nutrition being two of those things. Moving plant based for my nutrition and trying to eat within a budget. Here is my first real attempt at it. I start each day with lemon/ginger water. It is a great detoxifier and … More What I Ate Wednesday
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