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November 2011

Southwestern Turkey Soup

Just in case you aren’t tired of turkey yet, I wanted to share with you what I did with our leftovers. This soup came together in a flash, and can be thrown together with whatever you have on hand (would be great with chicken too). I happened to have a can of fire-roasted tomatoes, some frozen black beans (from a pot of dried beans I had cooked a couple weeks…

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Finding inspiration through giving thanks

During my hiatus from blogging, I have forced myself to find times of rest.  Times to be quiet with no distractions.  I even spent a week without my iPhone (gasp!) and about 2 weeks without engaging in any social media.  This time has given me a chance to soak in the little things.  I find myself being more thankful for what I do have, and less upset about what I…

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Slowing down, taking a break, and giving thanks

Last week we headed to California to celebrate a family wedding. While there, I took time to slow down and reflect on some things. I have been feeling overwhelmed lately with work commitments, kids who are growing up too quickly, and my recent health issues. It was nice to relax. It felt good to unplug. I feel a tugging of sorts that I am supposed to unplug for a short…

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Winner of the Tea Collection giveaway!

Congratulations Darcie from Such the Spot. You have won a $100 gift card to the Tea Collection! Thank you to all who entered.  If you would like to save 10% on your first purchase from Tea, simply add yourself to their email list. Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up soon!

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