Ribs are one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant. But NOW I can make them just as tender and yummy at home with my new Sous Vide Precision Cooker! I have never tasted better ribs IN ALL OF MY LIFE!! They take a long time in the Sous Vide, but without much […]
Immortality by Celine Dion ft Bee Gees We don’t say goodbye… . Lyrics: So this is who I amAnd this is all I knowAnd I must choose to liveFor all that I can giveThe spark that makes the power grow And I will stand for my dream if I canSymbol of my faith in who […]
Most families today have very busy schedules which makes eating healthy a little harder. I have had to learn to prepare- (which sometimes seems like too much BUT then I am in line at the drive-thru longer than if I had cut up some veggies!) We have found convenience (take-out food) is easy, but sometimes […]
This is my go-to morning breakfast. It is healthy, yummy, and filling! You do not need to add any sugar- it’s delicious with all raw ingredients. I usually make the granola first, then while it is cooling I make the smoothie because it can be whipped up in minutes. Granola Mix by hand or […]
Our family loves fresh fruit cups. They are super easy to make, then grab and go! Here are some tips on how I do this… I choose out about 10 items that I know we will eat. I have to remember that these will only last about 4-5 days in the fridge, so I don’t […]
Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I was thinking about all the wonderful women who are a part of me and who I am so grateful for. Thank goodness we have set days in the year to think about special things in our life- otherwise, we may pass over some of our greatest blessings. There […]
What I did the first few months after loss when I was anxious? Ran like crazy, did as many spin classes as my gym offered and kickboxing, pilates, yoga, weights. Anything so I didn’t have to go home. Anything so I could feel my legs hurt instead of my heart. I know it wasn’t the […]
This is one of my favorite home cooked breads, banana bread. When my bananas get a bit brown and I don’t want to eat them, I make banana bread or muffins. This is a recipe I have used for decades, but now I try to cook more healthy. So there are a few substitutes to […]
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Keep stepping towards your goals!
What is the most important way to support your friends who have just lost a loved one? From the first moment I knew Jay had passed away, nothing felt normal. Having friends help me, or at least not judge me, do things that used to be my “normal” lifted my spirits. Before all of this […]
Only love can save this world. So I stay, I fight and I give… for this world I know can be. This is my mission now. Forever. -Wonder Woman
Within an hour of finding out my husband passed away, the process of planning his funeral began. (Remember planning a funeral wasn’t on my agenda this year, or EVER! I kept saying, “This is unbelievable!) The mortician, who is a good friend of mine, called and asked if he could come over and visit with […]
I created a video for you with 11 simple things to do right when you become a widow. Hope you can use it and please share it with others who may find it useful! . 11 simple things to do right when you become a widow. I was not expecting to be a widow at […]
This is a list of information you may need to know when you fill out the paperwork for the death certificate… . Full Name of Deceased Age Male/ Female Date of Death Time of Death Social Security Number Place of Death / Address City and State Date of Birth Place of Birth Surviving Spouse (maiden […]
Our family has been deeply affected by suicide. Matt and I have 9 children blended together. 3 of them are married and we consider all of them our kids, so we have 12. 11 of them have lost a parent at a young age. 7 children lost their dad to suicide, the other 4 lost […]
