Finding fulfillment begins with getting to know yourself a little better and giving yourself permission to seek the things your heart and soul long for. "Permission. Noun. The right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted." Merriam-Webster has a pretty simple, straight-forward definition of the word permission, right? Throughout our life, we ask for permission from our parents, our boss, our doctor. We even seek ... View Post
Shredded Beef Tacos & Mexican Rice
You're in luck, my friends. This is a two-for-one post! That's right, recipes for Shredded Beef Tacos and Mexican Rice and let me tell you...this meal includes a plethora of leftovers. Plus it comes together in minutes. Plus it's delicious. I'm not even kidding when I tell you I used up at least four containers and boxes from the fridge and pantry, including the roast beef from the night before, a rest of a can of Rotel, the rest of the box of instant rice, beef stock that typically lingers ... View Post
Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo
The past few mornings, the air has been crisp and refreshing - sure signs that autumn is near. But I wasn't quite ready to let go of the season of summer so I embraced it with this Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo. This morning had enough of a chill that I started the car to get the heater revved up before taking off for town and it's only early September! By mid-afternoon you realize you no longer need the jacket you wore to work and when you get in your vehicle at the end of the day, you have to ... View Post
Embracing a Minimalist Home and a Minimalist Mind
I'm sure you've heard about minimalism. The trendy lifestyle involving tiny homes, decluttering and capsule wardrobes. After learning more, I've found myself embracing a minimalist home. “This post contains affiliate links which means I receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, if a purchase is made by using the link. Read my full Disclosure Statement here.” I've been intrigued by this particular lifestyle the more I read and learn about it. My first encounter with the concept ... View Post
Why a Blog?
Starting a blog has been a creative, challenging and insightful venture and I often get asked...why a blog? It's humbling and encouraging when my family, friends and even people I just met take an interest in my new endeavor. When they ask, "Why did you decide to start a blog?" I typically share a condensed response of "It's a way for me to design and create a project that's my own." “This post contains affiliate links which means I receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, if a ... View Post
Cream Cheese Broccoli & Rice Casserole
This Cream Cheese Broccoli and Rice Casserole is probably one of my most successful leftover recipes to date! It was a doubtful, desperate attempt to come up with something to accompany our ribeye steaks we were having for supper last night as well as a challenge to use up some things I had in my fridge before they expired.This casserole would also go great with my Weeknight Roast Beef. The inspiration: a traditional Broccoli and Rice casserole recipe my family always makes for the ... View Post
