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So yesterday came and went, and I wasn't feeling too hot.  I'm here today, though! And I have an amazing recipe that will be a hit at any family get together.  This recipe makes A LOT of mousse, but no worries! There won't be any left over by the end of the night ;) (Sorry for the not so pretty photo!) Pumpkin Mousse (Low Carb, No Sugar Added, Diabetic & Keto Friendly!) 8 oz. Neufchatel Cheese, softened 8 oz. Marscapone Cheese 1 1/2 c. canned pumpkin (NOT canned pumkin pie) 2/3 c. liquid Splenda (If you have the little squirt bottle, it's about 32 squirts!) 2 c. Heavy Whipping Cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground allspice Just a dash of ground nutmeg Just a dash of ground clove 14 - 1/2 cup serving dishes (I like the little plastic cups, or 1/2 cup mason jars!) In a bowl use a mixer to combine neufchatel and marscapone until smooth. Beat in canned pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, an...

Y'all.... the Holiday Seasons is official among us! We've made it through Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. We're well on our way into the Christmas/Hannukah season now! Sometimes it's fun to shake things up.... but coming up with your own recipe can be a headache! So shake things up this holiday season and try my amazing Orange Cranberry Chutney! Ingredients you'll need: 1- 12oz. bag of fresh cranberries 1 orange (you'll need about 1/2 tsp of the zest) 1 tbsp. orange juice (you can use the orange from the zest, or bottled) 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon A dash of ground clove 1/4 c. cold water What to do: In a pot over medium heat add water and cranberries. Keep an eye on your cranberries, and stir them frequently! After a little while they will start to pop! When about half of your cranberries have popped, add your orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Continue heating and stirring. Once all the cr...

My small humans are picky. Not just in the traditional, "I don't like brussel sprouts!" way... No, they're " sophisticated picky ." There are brands of foods and drinks they don't like.  There are colors of brands they do like..... that they don't like... There are flavors , and textures , and seasons of the year .... Before you ask... only one of them has slight sensory issues. They're just both a little too much like their mother ;) So when I received this free sample of L'il Critters Gummy Vites, I was worried they were going to be a waste of time. I applied to try them out, hoping we'd find an option that my kids would not only love, but that would genuinely be good for them. "Mom, we're getting ready for school. Just let us take our vitamins and go!" "Just smile like you actually care about my feelings, okay?!" - real conversation that happened just this morning... Turns out, my kid...

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Hey Hey!!! So first off I want to start off by saying sorry for the random radio silence last week. I got pretty sick early in the week, but trudged on. By Thursday I was feeling better, but had a ton of things around the house to catch up on, and social engagements I had already committed to attend. Unfortunately that meant doing things like this blog, and running my Facebook Page had to take a temporary back seat. But I'm back! I'm not 100% better, but I'm back! And I have something cool to share with y'all! Sometimes when I do these reviews, I post reviews on the product's actual website! I like to let the companies know when they do an awesome job, or when their product gets an A+ in my book! Here's the review I sent to Culturelle regarding their Pro-Well Probiotic capsules! No, seriously.... an actual screen shot of the review I left on Culturelle's website! And now you know how I feel about Culturelle Pro-Well Probi...

Imagine, it's Sunday morning. Last week was rough, and you could use a simple dinner idea that everyone will love. Queue Chile Verde. It's simple, and delicious. And my recipe isn't necessarily the traditional way to make it, but amazing nonetheless! Here's what you'll need: 2 lb. pork loin roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 1 - 16oz. jar salsa verde (we used Pace, but you can use any brand you trust!) 1 - 7oz. can diced green chiles (we used store brand for this one) 3 lg. red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes (Russets also work well with this meal, so use what you have or looks good at the store this week!) 1 tbsp. minced garlic (if you want to mince it yourself, it's about 3 cloves fresh garlic) 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Salt & Pepper, to taste Steps! (Some of which have photos!) Wash and cube your potatoes. You want each piece to be about 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Toss 'em in the crock pot. I...

Y'all. I did something a little crazy. Well, crazy for * me * anyway. I signed up for a virtual 5K. I've never done a 5K in my life! I've barely prepped! I mean, I actually have to get up and move for this thing ! I can't just sit in my car and drive around the park..... like I kind of want to! No, no! I need to get ready! Water bottle? I have one! Body physically ready for the onslaught of fast paced movement? Um.... well.... working on it, sorta.... Sunscreen? Sunscreen? Y'all we have a runner! No, seriously. That stuff just runs right off me! I use a higher SPF facial moisturizer, wear a hat, and sunglasses. I rarely burn on my face because of this. My arms, however. They are beacons of lobsteresque hope killers. I can apply 18 layers of the store's strongest sunscreen, and that sh*t will melt right off me in less than an hour! And it's not like a sweat a lot, tbh I probably don't sweat enough! My skin just repels it, and I've never understood...