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Farmers Market Shopping List Tips

See my tips for a farmers market shopping list. Farmers markets are a great place to save on your grocery bill. Are you a farmers market fan like I am? I love perusing farmers markets near my work because the product is fresh and I like supporting my local farmers. I also love to visit farmers markets when I travel. They are a great source of regional food items and a great way to meet locals.…

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7 Tips To Be More Productive

Simple tips on how to be more productive Feeling overwhelmed lately by everything on your plate? Feel like there are not enough hours in the day? Many people feel that way/ Have you ever been on your computer only to notice that a couple of hours later that you are not able to cross a thing off of your list? We all have. Distractions and a desire to put off what we need to do often get in…

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Dinner Ideas for Back to School

Dinner Ideas for Back to School Can you believe we are mid-August already? Are you feeling like it is fall already? With the start of school next week, it is feeling like a little like fall at our home. I am starting to feel cooler breezes and hearing rustling of leaves on the sidewalk. With preparing for school, there is never a better time to start planning family meals, so this week we…

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Cambria Winery Releases Notes of Cambria

This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This content is intended for those 21 and over. We have all heard of pairing wines with food, but pairing wines with music? That’s innovative! This month, we have been savoring the longer days spent with friends and family, before the seasons…

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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

This Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is a wonderful, light pasta that is perfect for any meal and oh so easy! How was your weekend friends? Did you enjoy being outdoors? We were at our first football game of the season and it felt nice to be outdoors! This Spicy Spaghetti with Basil and Tomatoes is a garlic and olive oil based pasta sauce. Sometimes I want to keep the pasta dish a little simpler by using…

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What To Make For Dinner

A list of tasty dishes when you are wondering what to make for dinner. This week has been super busy at work as we prepare for school to start. It is amazing how much goes on in schools behind the scenes to get everything ready. It is always an exciting time of year! We had a fun discussion on Facebook regarding cilantro this week and it is interesting that people either love or hate…

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Organizing Tips for School Students

These simple organizing tips for school students will help you start the school year on a stress-free start. Getting kids organized early in their school year helps to make it a successful year. I have worked in the school system for over a decade now and over the years, I have seen a lot of kids in need of some planning and organizing skills. I know how tough it can be to keep kids…

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DIY Spray Paint Projects

Fun and decorative DIY Spray paint projects for home and school! Did you have a wonderful weekend? We took in a day at the beach and a BBQ with friends to savor the long days of summer! Why is it that the weekends go by so fast? Monday arrived far too early! We have been getting ready for school to start at work, so it is a busy time of year. It is also a busy time of year if you have college…

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Menu Recipes for the Week - Keeping it Easy!

Menu Recipes for the Week – Keeping it Easy!

Another great list of Menu Recipes for the week! We like to keep it light as summer is still rolling! Wow summer is speeding by! We just got back from an amazing adventure in Colorado where I went on a white water rafting trip for the first time in my life. It was fun, wet and exhilerating and I would do it again! Work has been busy as we get ready for school to start in a couple of weeks. Wow…

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Mango Coconut Cake

This moist and deliciously refreshing Mango Coconut Cake is super easy to make! With a lovely cream cheese frosting, it is sure to become a favorite recipe! Although it is already August, I am still embracing all that is summer! Summer fruit flavors rule this time of year and I so miss them when summer ends. The other day I made this Mango Coconut cake for a summer gathering with longtime…

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How to Menu Plan for the Week

Tips and tricks on how to menu plan for the week, save money and waste less. With a new season comes new goals and today I am sharing my tips on how to menu plan for the week. We tend to menu plan more during fall through spring since the summers often mean traveling. Menu planning just takes about 20-30 minutes to plan out a week’s worth of meals and use summer produce to your advantage.…

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What to make with Zucchini

What to make with zucchini, whether you are growing it in your backyard or picking it up from a farmer’s market or grocery store. Great simple zucchini recipes for your recipe file. I cannot tell you when I first started to love zucchini. I have been eating it for a while and my favorite way to eat it is sauteed in some olive oil with a few spices. So simple and yet so delicious and filling too!…

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Saving Money Over the Summer

Tips on saving money over the summer. This is a sponsored post for Groupon. All opinions are always my own. If one of your goals was saving money over the summer, you still have time to work on it. Here are some easy tips: Declutter your home and sell your stuff on Craigslist or eBay or host a garage sale. Put in ad out to do some VA work (virtual assistant) work at home. No matter what your…

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It's Still Summer Here

It’s Still Summer Here

A list of fun things to do to capture the summer spirit as it’s still summer here. Are you already seeing hints of fall all around you? In the stores and in magazines I am already seeing back to school items, fall decor and pumpkins! While I like the things that fall brings, I am still immersing myself in summer because, it’s still summer here. I am not a big fan of feeling like the next season…

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Menu Planning Ideas for the Family

A week’s worth of Menu Planning Ideas for the family Can you believe it is time for another keeping it easy meal plan? The summer is going by too fast for me. I have been enjoying a couple of weekend trips. We recently went to see Bruno Mars in Las Vegas for our anniversary. If you have never seen him live before, it really is a treat. The entire audience is on their feet for most of the…

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Popsicle Recipes for Summer

A list of delightfully easy popsicle recipes for summer! When we were in Las Vegas last weekend, I saw the cutest soap shop ever! All of the soaps were shaped as food treats! Pies, cakes and popsicles! (see below) When I saw them in the shop, it reminded me that I have been meaning to share some tasty popsicle recipes with you, before summer ends. I meant to share these earlier but can I just…

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Summer Fresh Fruit Smoothie Bowls

Summer Fresh Fruit Smoothie Bowls are perfect for a summer breakfast! Did you have a wonderful weekend? We got to sneak away for a little trip to celebrate our anniversary and take in a Bruno Mars concert. We were in Las Vegas where it was very hot during the day! The good things about hot days, are that I tend to eat less! I love to lighten things up during the summer and one of the ways I…

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