Hello blog friends and happy Friday!
I am happy to be sharing some of my October favorites.
I am happy to be sharing some of my October favorites.
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1. Fall Candles
I spotted in Bath & Body Works these awesome fall candles. I love burning candles in the evening during the fall and holidays.
I spotted in Bath & Body Works these awesome fall candles. I love burning candles in the evening during the fall and holidays.
2. Book I Read
I bought this book many years ago at a sale at the library. I love reading books by the author Nicholas Sparks. I'm so glad I FINALLY got the chance to read this book.
3. Wishlist Makeup
This Maybelline Dream Urban Cover foundation is on my wishlist. I am hoping to use it once I have used up my It Cosmetics foundation. It is supposed to be good and the dupe to using It Cosmetics foundation.
Have any of you tried this foundation yet?
Have any of you tried this foundation yet?
4. Steak & Lobster Restaurant
My husband and I recently went out to eat on a Friday night at a local restaurant. It was so good and I enjoyed eating the steak and lobster dinner shown in the right photo. The restaurant wasn't busy since it was a rainy night. We were able to meet and talk with chef Steve. We will look forward to going back to this restaurant again.
My husband and I recently went out to eat on a Friday night at a local restaurant. It was so good and I enjoyed eating the steak and lobster dinner shown in the right photo. The restaurant wasn't busy since it was a rainy night. We were able to meet and talk with chef Steve. We will look forward to going back to this restaurant again.
5. Bosco Enjoying the Sun
Bosco enjoyed catching some sun in the yard during some warm days last month.
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6. Fall Decorating
Below is a preview of my fall decorating at my house.
Below is a preview of my fall decorating at my house.
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7. Downton Abbey Movie
I saw the Downton Abbey movie two weeks ago and I loved it. I watched the whole series and it was fun to watch a continuation of everything again. I really enjoyed all the funny one liners from Maggie Smith. Have you seen this movie yet?
Thanks for stopping by. Have a happy Friday and weekend.
Hello blog friends.
I have been trying to eat a healthy breakfast lately and one the ways is by eating oatmeal.
I'd love to share with you my easy and basic overnight oats recipe.
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What you'll need to make the oats.
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I usually set up the two bowls the night before for Mr. JCL and myself. I like that it's ready to eat in the morning. I usually use whatever fruit we have available.
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I hope you enjoy this breakfast as much as we do.
BASIC OVERNIGHT OATS
Serving Size: 2 Bowls
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/3 cup almond milk
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
fruit - I use blueberries, cut up banana or strawberries.
granola or nuts
DIRECTIONS:
Stir together almond milk, rolled oats, and chia seeds. Spoon into 2 small bowls. Add in any fruit you like. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Before eating, top with granola or nuts.
Yummy Overnight Oats!
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Hello blog friends and Happy October!
How many of you like Lentil Soup? We do in my house.
I usually make this type of soup at least once a month during the fall and winter months.
I also make lentil soup in the crockpot and you can see my recipe HERE.
How many of you like Lentil Soup? We do in my house.
I usually make this type of soup at least once a month during the fall and winter months.
I also make lentil soup in the crockpot and you can see my recipe HERE.
One evening I decided to make it in the Instant Pot. I didn't have time to make it in the crockpot so this was the perfect solution.
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This lentil soup tastes so good and the best part is that it cooks fast in the Instant Pot.
Your soup can be ready to eat in 23 minutes!
I hope you'll enjoy this Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe as much as my family does. You can serve this with any kind of bread on the side and a salad.
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INSTANT POT LENTIL SOUP
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Instant Pot Cook Time: 16 minutes
Serves: 12 bowls
INGREDIENTS:
1 package of brown lentils - rinsed clean with water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 - 8 oz. can tomato sauce
6 carrots, diced
2 large potatoes, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1 small onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Mrs. Dash seasoning to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
6-7 cups water
4 cups vegetable/chicken stock broth
4 cups fresh spinach or kale
DIRECTIONS:
Place olive oil, garlic, and onion in the Instant Pot. Turn on Saute setting and let vegetables saute for a few minutes. Add rinsed lentils, carrots, potatoes, fresh spinach or kale, tomato sauce, seasonings, and broth in the Instant Pot. Turn off Saute and Turn on Manual setting and set for 16 minutes. Do Quick Release of steam. (Follow directions in your Instant Pot Manual for Quick Release).
NOTE: This recipe makes a large batch of soup. I will sometimes divide this up into a large container and put the rest into the freezer for another meal. I made my soup using kale.
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Julie
Hello blog friends and Happy Friday.
I am sharing my end of September Friday Favorites!
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1. Is Bosco Sneaking into Luggage?
Is Bosco trying to sneak into college girls luggage? I know he misses her very much. 🐶
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2. Loving this Fall Sign
I bought this cute fall sign back in the middle of August at Dollar Tree. I love how cute the red truck looks with the pumpkins. I have it hanging on my china cabinet in the dining room.
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3. Signs of Fall
I have been spotting signs of fall since these acorns have been falling in my yard since the middle of August.
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4. Getting Back on Track with the Gym
I am back on a regular schedule with going to the gym now that summer is over. I usually use my elliptical machine when I can't make it to the gym.
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One morning I took a Zumba class and later, I treated myself to an egg on a roll sandwich. I enjoyed eating the sandwich.
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5. Fall Magazines
I love relaxing in the evenings and reading my fall magazines. They are full of fall ideas such as recipes and fall decorating.
6. Baking Pancake Muffins
I recently baked a batch of banana and raspberry pancake muffins. Click HERE for the recipe. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast. I keep a few in the refrigerator and then the rest goes in the freezer.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a Happy Friday and weekend.
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Hello blog friends and happy first day of fall.🍁
We recently visited Coney Island one evening at the end of August.
We all decided we wanted to have dinner at Nathan's. It was a beautiful summer evening and perfect for sitting outside to eat hotdogs.
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Luckily we found a spot at the other end of the restaurant to order our food.
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We had hotdogs, french fries, chicken tenders, fried clam strips, and sodas.
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After our feast, we took a stroll along the boardwalk. I was surprised to see people still sitting on the beach.
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It was the perfect evening for visiting Coney Island.
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Did you do any fun field trips over the summer?
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Julie
Hello Blog Friends and Happy Friday!
I can't believe it's already the middle of September. 😲
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1. Lunch Date
I enjoyed another lunch date at a local cafe in our neighborhood. This cafe makes such healthy sandwiches and this time I had a falafel sandwich with a small salad. We shared the yummy sweet potato fries.
I enjoyed another lunch date at a local cafe in our neighborhood. This cafe makes such healthy sandwiches and this time I had a falafel sandwich with a small salad. We shared the yummy sweet potato fries.
2. Out Smarting the Squirrels!
The squirrels had been eating my tomatoes as seen below. It was so frustrating to see the half-eaten tomato thrown on the ground. I outsmarted the squirrels and picked the tomatoes before they could get to them! Haha.
3. Unique Yard
While taking a walk in my neighborhood I spotted this front yard. I thought it looked so interesting and cute at the same time.
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4. Cute Cat
I recently spotted this cute calico cat in my yard. It just sat on the ledge looking at me. :)
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5. Rice Cooker Purchase
We tested out a new mini rice cooker. It works great and it was only $15 on Amazon.
We tested out a new mini rice cooker. It works great and it was only $15 on Amazon.
6. Barnes & Noble Cafe
We had our once a month meet up two weeks ago at Barnes & Noble Cafe. I enjoy seeing my friends once a month to knit and crochet in the cafe. I started making a crochet baby blanket a few weeks ago and this project should keep me busy for a while.
7. The Goldfinch Movie
I read the book The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt back in March. The book was over 700 pages long which I enjoyed reading. I was so happy to finally see the movie last weekend. The movie is about a young man whose troubled childhood leads him to the world of art forgery after his mother dies in a terrorist attack during his time in a museum while taking interest in a painting called the Goldfinch. I don't want to give away anymore about the movie but it's a must see.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a happy Friday and weekend.
I read the book The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt back in March. The book was over 700 pages long which I enjoyed reading. I was so happy to finally see the movie last weekend. The movie is about a young man whose troubled childhood leads him to the world of art forgery after his mother dies in a terrorist attack during his time in a museum while taking interest in a painting called the Goldfinch. I don't want to give away anymore about the movie but it's a must see.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a happy Friday and weekend.
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