Sunny Valentine’s Day Desserts

Posted by on January 25, 2021

Being single, Valentine’s Day has never been my favorite holiday. However, I do love cake. And since it’s just going to be me and the cats this Valentine’s Day, I decided to make it a special occasion for one. Tastefully Simple’s pound cake mixes are my very favorite of their products. They are so moist, read more »

Wok It Out: Teriyaki Egg Roll in a Bowl

Posted by on January 22, 2021

During quarantine, some of us have taken the opportunity to take more long walks, make healthier choices, and get fit. Some of us … well, some of us haven’t. Me? I’m definitely one of the latter, living in leggings and a messy top-bun most days. To be fair though, many of us have been in read more »

5 Ways to Use Seasoned Pepper

Posted by on January 19, 2021

I like to think of myself as a pretty hip and savvy old cat lady. But in some areas, I am a very late bloomer. You know those Internet memes with the caption, “I was today years old when I learned this?” They’re usually attached to a picture showing how the lid of a breath read more »

My “Family Business” Is So Rewarding!

Posted by on January 11, 2021

A little over a year ago, I was a busy first-time mom of a toddler, working a full-time job. I was hungry for a chance to get out of the house and interact with other moms – with the added benefit of contributing to our family’s savings. Since I have loved Tastefully Simple products for read more »

Create a Magic Veggie Bin!

Posted by on January 8, 2021

Do you want to eat more veggies? Wishing you could throw together healthy veggie recipes on the fly? Well, let me introduce you to my Magic Veggie Bin. It’s simple: when you get home from the grocery store, stack all your produce on the counter. Then wash it, chop it and toss it into an read more »

Skinny Cocktails: 4 Ways to Say Cheers

Posted by on January 5, 2021

Stay on track with your resolutions, and still enjoy a cocktail or two! Sweet strawberry. Refreshing lime. NEW in January, Strawberry Lime Margarita Mixer has zero sugar and only 5 calories per serving. (All the taste – without all the guilt!) Available only while supplies last, this blushing cocktail mixer is a delicious way to read more »

How to Make Candy Cane Pizzas

Posted by on December 22, 2020

Twinkling lights. Frosty trees. Candy canes. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, even if this year isn’t exactly typical. (“And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again” probably doesn’t ring true if you’ve got kiddos who are distance learning or homeschooling right now.) But there are still read more »

Freshen Up Holiday Desserts

Posted by on December 18, 2020

At my house, holiday sweets generally feature a lot of chocolate: fudge, cookies, homemade candies. Christmas dinner dessert usually follows that theme. Rich, heavy desserts like Black Forest Cake or chocolate cheesecake have traditionally graced our table. Now, my personal motto is, “All the chocolate is not enough chocolate,” but this year I have a read more »