Learning New Things: No Classroom Required

18 May 2013 Learning New Things: No Classroom Required

I received a note from a reader several weeks ago asking me to share what ways I thought were best for someone to develop himself/herself: what books to read, things to do, etc. As I considered what I do to learn new things and sharpen my skills as a financial counselor, I realized it might be an article worth sharing.  Then again, maybe thinking that makes me egocentric and “uppity” – hopefully not.  Anyway, here are some things I think you can do to improve your skills without ever setting foot in a classroom.Continue reading

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Top 10 Ranked Slow Cookers

17 May 2013 Top 10 Ranked Slow Cookers

Y’all are always asking me which crock pot you should buy. So, I did a video recently of my crock pots, but then I thought maybe I would just devote an entire post to buying a crock pot.

Everyone has different preferences. Some of you might want a programmable slow cooker – while I would rather take a beating. Some of you might want an insert that lifts out – and some of you might not care because you use crock pot liners (I’m way too cheap for those). There is a crock pot for just about everyone – no matter what you want. Even if you want it with a football team on it.Continue reading

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Chicken Italiano

16 May 2013 Chicken Italiano

When I see a recipe that calls for “cream of yadda-yadda” I always take that as a personal challenge. It’s like that recipe says “Hey…hey, Stacy! Think you can conquer me?! I was made for casseroles, so think again, sista!” Then, of course I have to make the recipe without the soup and then say “Booya” at least 4 times during dinner.

I love Italian food – I think I must be part Italian. I love Mexican food too…and Asian food. I’m Italimexian. Yep, that’s me. Country Italimexian.Continue reading

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Change Your Life: Become a Trim Healthy Mama

14 May 2013 Change Your Life: Become a Trim Healthy Mama
WARNING: This post is very long  - the longest one I’ve ever written…but that’s because this is a subject I have become very passionate about and I want to share it and my heart with you – I want it to change your life like it’s changed mine…and I want to make sure I don’t miss anything important. And at the end, there is an awesome giveaway. :-)

Over two years ago, our family changed our eating habits – we moved away from the “coupon lifestyle” we had been living and teaching. It was a hard switch for us – and for most of my readers…but you’ve stuck with me.

Over the past two years, I’ve searched high and low trying to find what I thought was “right” for us. I knew eating so many convenience foods wasn’t good for our health – so we happily cut those out and moved to a “whole foods lifestyle.” And I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but there are OODLES of roads you can take eating that way: you can be hard-core Weston A. Price Foundation; you can be hard core Bread Beckers; you can go 100% organic; you can ditch gluten; you can go Paleo or Primal…or you can just lose your mind, scream, and want to pull all your hair out – and honestly, a few times I fell into the last category.Continue reading

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Babywearing in a Boba

13 May 2013 Babywearing in a Boba

I’ve already told you that Moby wraps are my favorite carrier for when babies are under the age of 1 year. When I want to wear my baby on the front, I grab my Moby. When baby is big enough for back carry, I grab my soft-formed carrier (I have an Ergo Sport as well).

If I had to tell you to purchase just ONE carrier (but really, I think you should own at least two…and I’ve got four), I would tell you to buy a Boba. Why? Because it’s SO versatile. You can do front carry or back carry (I’ll show videos of both). Plus, they’re pretty stinking cute.Continue reading

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