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Well I did it. I got rid of the weight that I gained the week of July 4th. I lost 5 pounds in one week. I stuck to light meals, while replacing one meal with Arbonne’s protein powder made into a smoothie. Then to speed up the weight loss I drank a bunch of waterContinue reading “Hydration, Meal service and Smartwatches”

Honest truth you guys…so I’ve been on Arbonne’s Breakfast Club for three weeks now but I totally failed the week of July 4th. After a really embarrassing night of one too many drinks, then recovering and then giving into my cravings and convenience of take out most of the week I gained 5 pounds fromContinue reading “Honest Truth and Meal Delivery Service”

It has been a minute since I wrote anything in my blog. And I’m sorry for those who liked reading my weekly posts. Time and stress got the best of me, I thought I was going to take a couple weeks off then it turned to a month to several months. But I’m back andContinue reading “Entrepreneurship & losing weight”

I’ve been wanting to make this for a while and I finally added the ingredients to my shopping list. Surprisingly it’s easier than I thought. Spam musubi! From what I read a common snack in Hawaii. My guess is that if you don’t like sushi in general, you may not like spam musubi. I thinkContinue reading “Easy Spam Musubi”

I went into full submission and went out and bought an Instant Pot Duo Crisp & Air Fryer. I kept seeing all these Instant Pot recipe wonders. And knowing I’m short on time for weeknight dinners. I was looking for a kitchen helper and I found it.This kitchen appliance does it all. Pressure cooker, saute,Continue reading “Instant Pot Corned Beef Potatoes & Cabbage”

I’ll admit I’m not that organized when it comes to bringing lunches to work. I usually spend my weekday evenings decompressing from the workday and running after my toddler. Before I had my son I was pretty disciplined and brought my lunch to work all the time. Back when I had a ton of energy.Continue reading “Chunky Tomato Bisque”

Hello readers! I’m back from a few weeks of rest. My grandmother’s recent passing needed some time of reflection and mourning. I’m feeling a lot better and ready to start this New Year with fun new recipes.One of my goals this year is getting better at meal prep during the week so when I’m rushingContinue reading “Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies”

Phew! Christmas is over. I turned off my Christmas lights, started putting away decorations. Too early? I like Christmas just as much as the next mom, but OMG is it stressful and clutter drives me nuts. I’ve always enjoyed the week after Christmas because I can start planning for the New Year with things likeContinue reading “New Years Eve Chicken Teriyaki & Bacon Wrapped Shrimp”

I found out some solemn news today about a family member that has my mind soaked in memories of my grandmother and the kind of Christmas’s I had as a child. Before my parents started hosting Christmas Day my grandparents would open their old large historic house in North Seattle. Christmas Eve was the nightContinue reading “Christmas Eve Beef Wellington”

I’ve been trying to make Christmas time more memorable for our son. My parents always used to say Christmas time is all about the children. Now with my own son, I understand even more. Sometimes it can get challenging when my two-year-old has a meltdown and I just want to stuff his stocking with coal.Continue reading “Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastries & Deviled Eggs”