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Some of my favorite ASMR sounds.

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Lazy Summer Strawberry Pie

This is a quick and easy no-bake strawberry dessert. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and about 4 hours in the refrigerator until ready. After made, it keeps for about a week in the fridge, IF you don’t eat it all first! You will need: 1 cup fresh diced strawberries (15 ounces) 1 container of whipped topping (8 ounces) 1 box of vanilla pudding (3-4 ounces) 1 ready-made graham…

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Super Easy and Budget Friendly Beans and Rice

In trying to make my dollar stretch, I Googled “Best Bean and Rice Recipes.” In the pages of amazing cooking blogs I also found a Reddit thread on ‘Favorite Poverty Foods.’ While reading the thread, I realized so much of what I was used to eating in my younger years fit into this poverty food category. What if beans and rice didn’t have to taste cheap or seem like a last resort when the pantry…

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Eleven Foods I Make Myself That Taste Better and Save Money

I should preface this post by adding most of the time I make these items myself…meaning weather and schedule permitting. Living in the Los Angeles area it’s warm most of the year. The summers can be extremely difficult to cook. When it’s 100 plus degrees outside and 110 in our kitchen, you probably won’t catch me making bread or pizza dough from scratch. In colder weather in LA, cooking is fun…

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What's Wrong With My Dough?

I’ve always been a fan of the idea of homemade bread or pizza dough.  Just like gardeners with green thumbs versus plant un-enthusiasts, bread making has alluded me. With rising food costs, I tried my hand at dough making again, an invasive mess taking over the kitchen. I began to see comparisons between preparing dough and daily living. At first my dough was dense and did not rise. The water…

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This Simple Tip Saves Me Money

Simple but at times inconvenient. Something which saves me money is anything less than rocket science. It’s the simple act of cutting the tops or splitting open a beauty or health item which is almost used up to get the very last bits of something, toothpaste, conditioner, facial mask, etc. It squeezes the very last drop out of a favorite product and saves you just a dab of money. In lean…

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11 Ways To Give Back To Our Planet On Earth Day

Observing Earth Day reminds us of our responsibilities as tenants of this planet, our duty to make it last for current and future tenants; people, animals, plants and precious resources that make up this crazy place we inhabit. Aside from the green-theme carnivals and other events, it highlights the urgent environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, which…

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Tips For Your Weekend Hike

Warm weather is upon us in the Southland.  Millions of travelers from U.S. and abroad will hit national parks in search of hiking trails this summer.  Maybe just like you.  Despite it’s crowds and hectic city living, The Greater Los Angeles area has a surprising number of picturesque hiking trails, both populated and secluded.  Scenic and spiritually enriching, hiking is a wondrous way to spend…

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10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting A Creative Project

“Why are you making it?” a passerby asked from the street as she studied her canvas.  “I don’t know, because I want to.”  He shrugged her off. She went on painting.  This small interaction prompted me to compile a list of questions. Why did I care about making something? I also witnessed the opposite style. She planned everything.  Organized, outlined, buttoned-up, you’d think she squeezed…

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Easy Budget-Friendly Snack Mix

It’s based on what odds and ends you have in the pantry. Hello everyone! Here is a fun and economical snack mix that I call A Little Bit of Everything Mix. You will need: -Crackers, pretzels, nuts, seeds, dried fruit. Your choice. -Olive oil to lightly coat the dry mixture -Agave or maple syrup to lightly coat the dry mixture -A generous dash of salt along with various spices and flavoring…

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Help! I’ve Been Invited To A Wedding? What Should I Do?

First off, congratulations! How fun for you. It means the couple who invited you thinks highly of your friendship or family connection. They want you with them for their special day. Here are some things to consider (in no particular order): Cheer! Breathe Check your calendar and RSVP as soon as possible. Is the wedding local? Will you need to travel? Where will you stay while attending the…

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How To Make 7-Layer Dip (Easy Recipe)

A delicious picnic, lunchtime or Super Bowl party event dish is 7-layer dip. It’s always a favorite and can be modified in many ways from vegetarian, vegan, meat lovers, etc. I love fresh guacamole but realize ripe avocados are not always available. Thank goodness there are pre-made store options. I LOVE Trader Joe’s guacamole (not a sponsor) but realize some of you will want to make your guac…

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How To Serve Coffee And Tea At Your Wedding

Serving coffee and tea at an event is a big deal. It seems small but everyone has a way they love their drink. Similar to how there are dog and cat people, there are coffee people and tea people. Some like their coffee or tea with cream. Some prefer all black. Some are herbal tea drinkers with lemon. At the end of dinner many people want coffee and tea immediately after the meal. You want your…

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Wedding Ideas - Spring Salad (What To Serve)

A spring salad on a warm night is one of the great joys in life. This salad can be made with many variations. Even though the recipe listed below is vegetarian, you can substitute chicken for the Impossible™ Chicken Nuggets Meat From Plants. Serving this salad with baguette bread is a nice accompaniment with butter, olive oil or tapenade. A mixture of greens, nuts and fruit makes the most…

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Wedding Planning - 10 Things To Consider When Serving Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres At Your Event

Order extra napkins (cloth and paper) You will need them. Not just for the bar/cocktails but for the tray pass portion of the food service. The Hors d’oeuvres are so pretty! But…are the easy to eat in front of strangers? You’ve had your tasting, made your menu choices and can’t wait to share these gourmet delights with your guests. But hold on, did you order food that is both delicious and…

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How To Save Money On Your Wedding

1. Have one venue that already has staff available  This may cut down on how creative you can be at the wedding but it should minimize cost. 2. Knix the fresh flowers, trying greenery or dried flowers/stems instead Think mason jars or glass/plastic items from dollar stores filled with green clippings or dried flowers. Garnish the glass and voila! There is your centerpiece. 3. Love the DJ vibe…

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Wedding checklist - 10 things to remember when planning your event.