One Woman's Journey
Learning how to cook one meal at a time I believe this is about the 8th meal I’ve cooked on my journey of learning how to be self-sufficient in the kitchen. Perhaps not true self-sufficiency. I mean, after all, I’m still mainly leaning on the guidance of Green Chef and some really good cookbooks. The …
Is walking good for weight loss? What is the foundational thought behind weight loss? ‘Calories in, calories out,’ right? So that means eating less and cutting back on portion sizes and snacking, so you are consuming fewer calories and then expending more calories by exercising. You eat less, move more, you create a calorie deficit. …
What is deshedding your dog? Prior to 3 weeks ago I didn’t know what a deshedding tool was. We have an 11-year-old Bassett hound who hardly sheds and a Bashar named Dobby. When we pet Dobby we walk away with a handful of hair and his regular brushing sessions don’t seem to be making a …
Why It Matters and How You Can Learn More Also published on the Wily Network blog. I struggle with these posts. It’s why I only have one other on this topic of foster care. Each time I sit down to write about anything that connects back to my past I wind up crying. It’s emotionally exhausting and …
As I shared in my first post of this series where I cooked Mediterranean Salmon. I’m on a mission to push myself outside of my comfort zone and learn how to cook, to feel comfortable in the kitchen. I’m far from where I want to be, but the structure of this “Cooking for Beginners” series …
Started a Things You Didn’t Know You Needed series, as I find that at least once a month I order something from Amazon that is life-changing. Last time it was a rechargeable electric lighter that I don’t have to worry about replacing in 1 month, where the flame doesn’t blow out with the wind and …
Let me start out by being transparent and letting you know what this is not, as I realize the title “Cooking for Beginners” could be deceiving. What this is not: This is not a post from someone that knows how to cook. This post is not intended to be educational nor am I a self-professed …
I’ve been on a bit of a weight loss journey. We will talk more about that soon. I told myself for every 5 pounds I lost I would get myself something. I’ve lost 7 pounds and about 4 inches and since everyone knows I love subscription boxes and unboxings I decided to try out the …
I signed up for the annual PopSugar Must Have box right around the time that COVID peaked. If I was going to be stuck at home I would at least have a seasonal box of goodies dropped off. I got my Spring box, which I really liked, especially the Shell Bisque Cereal Bowls. I’m unboxing …
You wake up one morning and look in the mirror and you notice dark circles and puffy eyes? You think where did these come from and how do I get rid of them? What are the reasons for puffy eyes and dark circles and how can you reduce the appearance of them. Reasons for dark …