The pursuit of well-rounded living
About eight weeks ago I decided I really wanted to dedicate time to a skincare routine. I’m in my mid-twenties now and skincare is essential to keep up with as I get older. I always strive to start good habits while I am still young so that I can carry them with me throughout my […]
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My new obsession is Indian raita. My husband and I regularly order Indian food for take-out and visit Indian restaurants, and this side dish has become almost a staple in our home and I now eat it with everything. I initially ate it with only spicy dishes to cool the palate, and now I use […]
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Ingredients 2 lbs Chuck roast, cubed 2 tbs olive oil 3 large carrots, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 tbs Gravy Master 6 oz tomato paste 2 tbs flour 16 c. beef broth 12 oz frozen cut green beans 12 oz frozen peas 12 oz frozen corn 2 potatoes, diced 1 c. […]
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Hello, Darkness, my old friend… Or: hello, blog, my old friend… In my last blog post (which was published weeks ago), I lamented the fact that it was about a month since I posted. And here I am, yet again, posting another month later. I have been feeling very uninspired these past few months. I […]
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Can you believe it is already December 8th? It’s been almost a month since I have posted anything on my blog, and it feels bittersweet. Sometimes it’s nice to unplug for a while and really enjoy the moments that I am experiencing, but writing here is one of my favorite hobbies and I miss posting. […]
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I love finding natural home remedies that help my overall health and well-being. I am not anti-medicine (at all!), but I do think the organic world is chock-full of untapped or forgotten about resources that can help everyone in their overall health journey. One of my favorite natural remedies is eucalyptus. My mother always had […]
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It’s finally holiday season! With all the news of shipment delays and gift shortages, I’ve been working to get everyone on my Christmas list checked off as soon as possible. I have a few girly girls on my list, and I thought I would share some gift ideas for them with y’all! Gifts for the […]
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It is very easy and convenient to buy pumpkin purée, add some spices, throw it into a pie crust, and call it a day. However, it is also easy to make homemade pumpkin pie. Don’t be intimidated! Plus, if you’re like my family, you have a whole bunch of sugar pumpkins around just waiting to […]
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There is nothing better than delicious comfort food on a chilly or cold day. Braised short ribs are one of my favorite meals, and I wanted to share my recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs short ribs 1 lbs button mushrooms, cleaned and halved 5 stalks of celery, sliced 1 lbs carrots, sliced 14 oz frozen […]
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I am always looking for new side dishes, and I am so glad I tried out delicata squash! I’m a fan of squash in general, but sometimes I get tired of plain butternut squash. Plus, it’s not the easiest to cut up. I usually wind up buying it already cubed. This past week delicata squash […]
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My Better Self 