Binkies and Briefcases

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If you have been following my blog for a while, you know I have been trying to lose weight for a while. Lately I have been working hard to eat healthy, and one of the ways I am doing that is to try to incorporate more meatless meals into my diet. Since my husband isn’t a huge fan of that particular lifestyle change (he will always be a hardcore carnivore), I eat a lot of those meals as my lunches during the week. This meatless burrito bowl is my favorite meatless meal because it is flavorful and filling, but also really good for me. And as an added bonus, it only takes a few minutes to throw together.   [Read more…]

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Looking for inexpensive gifts for a special occasion? I’ve got you. 

You’ve come to the right place! I have five great ideas for you today. These inexpensive gifts work for any holiday, not just Christmas. They would also make great birthday, anniversary, or even wedding gifts. 

For several years in college and the beginning of our marriage, we didn’t have a lot of money. It could be stressful trying to think of something thoughtful to give to family and friends around the holidays that didn’t break the bank. But do you know what? Some of the most inexpensive gifts that came out of those years are still family favorites. I am a firm believer that gifts don’t have to cost a lot to mean a lot. 

Here are five gifts that you can put together without spending a lot this year: [Read more…]

I was hoping to get this recipe up before Thanksgiving, but time got away from me. Neither of my grandmothers are with us any longer, but the holidays are a special time of year because I can share their recipes with my kids and continue our family traditions even after they are gone.  [Read more…]