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What Matters Most Now

A girl in love with the seasons who wants to cram as much as she can into the 365 days of the year to live a life of bliss.

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Traveling in Puerto Vallarta with Teens - Taco and Street Food Tour

Traveling in Puerto Vallarta with Teens - Taco and Street Food Tour Let's be honest... teens love to eat, (and sleep). During two separate trips to Puerto Vallarta, food took center-stage with our ravenous teens. We set out on a food adventure with the goal to try new culinary options,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2018 at What Matters Most Now

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20-Minute Manhattan Fish Chowder

Do you need a quick yet delicious idea for a winter warming soup? Do you need a new way of preparing frozen white fish from your freezer? You must try this 20-minute Manhattan Fish Chowder recipe. 20-Minute Manhattan Fish Chowder Ingredients: 24-ounces of white fish such as Cod 4 Roma... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2018 at What Matters Most Now

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2018 Predicted Food Trends to Explore

2018 Predicted Food Trends to Explore 2018 Predicted Superfoods! Let's give a drumroll for the emerging Superfoods of 2018 to include: turmeric, chia seeds, dates, maca powder, spirulina, nutritional yeast, cacao, and goji berries. I'm looking forward to new ways of incorporating these items into our meals, especially with the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2018 at What Matters Most Now

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Goodbye 2017! Welcome 2018!

Goodbye, 2017! Welcome, 2018! So much happened in 2017. Good memories. Tough stuff. Milestones. Health challenges. Laughter. Tears. Growth. Learning. Joy. But, I am looking forward to 2018! These harder things will happen... I will turn 50! The baby of our family will begin her senior year. We will celebrate... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2017 at What Matters Most Now

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Our Favorite Invention of 2017 - The Pampered Chef Ceramic Egg Cooker

Want to be let in on a secret? One of our favorite inventions of 2017 was the Pampered Chef Ceramic Egg Cooker! It helped Todd get a hot, healthy breakfast each day using eggs and whatever leftover vegetables, meats, or cheeses - not to mention, a "Paleo-friendly" option that stayed... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2017 at What Matters Most Now

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Our Family Reviews of Home Chef, Hello Fresh, and Blue Apron Meal Delivery Services

Reviews of Home Chef, Hello Fresh, and Blue Apron Meal Delivery Services Buddy can't wait to see what is inside the Blue Apron box delivery! In anticipation of a busy season with work and school commitments for our family, we decided to try the Meal Delivery Services of three companies... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2017 at What Matters Most Now

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What Makes Me Happy Today: Signs of Spring

"Spring - A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be." - Dayspring I love this quote and love the idea of embracing change and the unknown of what's ahead, as it may prove to be even more beautiful than the present. Signs of Spring in the Pacific Northwest... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2017 at What Matters Most Now

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Weeknight Focaccia - Perfect for the Freezer

I am coming clean that I have a brand-new favorite Focaccia. It's just so much faster than my original recipe. AND it's freezer friendly! I can barely keep a stash in the freezer as the teens devour this bread, round after round. Just between you and I, I make three... Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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20 Gift Ideas for Teenagers - The 2016 Teen Gift Wish List

20 Gift Ideas for Teenagers - The 2016 Teen Wish List Teens can be a tough age group for Santa to shop for so we quizzed some of our favorite teens to find out what some of the favorite "wish list" gift items would be for teens in 2016. Coffee... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Fall Harvest Grape Salad with Creamy Caramel Topping and Brown Sugar Pecans

Grape season is upon us as the fall grape harvest begins and this Fall Harvest Grape Salad with Creamy Caramel Topping maximizes the deliciousness of green and purple grapes when swirled with a creamy caramel flavored topping. The original recipe includes mixing pecans with the fruit and topping. I tried... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Breakfast Sausage Roll-Ups

Breakfast Sausage Roll-Ups I'm a little bit embarrassed to be posting this "recipe", but I am always desperate for quick and simple breakfast ideas. I had to share because it was an instant hit with my kids. For those of you fond of Pigs in a Blanket, this should be... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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10 Summer Recipes I Want to Make This August

10 Things I Want to Make This August Before Summer Is Over: My Easy Roasted Blender Marinara Sauce - this recipe roasts and blends tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil and a few sprigs of fresh basil and tastes fabulous! Grilled Shrimp Tacos - we have become huge "street taco" fans... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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What to Do in August? 20 Fun Ideas and Ways to Celebrate August

Happy August to You! Here are 20 fun ideas and ways to celebrate August. August is National Golf Month! It's time to hit the golf links. If you are a new golfer, head to your local driving range and practice hitting a bucket of balls. If you are a golfer,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Grilled Pizza - Perfect for Camping

We just returned from a camping getaway with all four teens and the pooch. In an effort to prepare food ahead of time to streamline the camping cooking experience a bit, while still pleasing the teen palate, I researched recipes that would meet everyone's needs. We settled on a new... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Hawaiian Hibachi Huli Chicken Recipe from Sam Choy

Nothing speaks summer like this Hawaiian Hibachi Huli Chicken recipe from Sam Choy. As far as ingredients go, the only slightly unusual ingredient is "Shoyu Sauce". Shoyu is a type of natural Japanese soy sauce that is said to have a lower salt content, that tastes slightly sweeter and is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Easy, Homemade Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream

The first time I had this Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream recipe, my coworker and friend, Stacey Stiner, appeared at a work potluck with this freshly-made, homemade, old-fashioned vanilla ice cream recipe. Of course, we were all completely "wowed" by how utterly scrumptious it tasted but when she claimed it to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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10 Confessions on the 10th {Keeping It Real Series} July

1. I'm guilty of sneaking vegetables into my kids' food. When my kids were younger I added vegetables subtly to their desserts. My son recently admitted that when he found out about the chocolate pudding made with avocado, that he was afraid to eat anything that he didn't watch me... Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Warm Chocolate Melting Cake

oh. my. goodness. Warm Chocolate Melting Cake is one of those "go make this now" type of recipes. Seriously. Who knew that just five simple ingredients could be transformed into what I deem as a most delicious, warm melting brownie batter oozing inside a lightly baked chocolate brownie exterior. I'm... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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10 Quotes that Kick My Tush When I Need a Nudge of Inspiration

These 10 Quotes Kick My Tush When I Need a Nudge of Inspiration You are more prepared than you realize. - Seth Godin Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. - Saadi, poet #TravelOregon The two most important days in your life are the day you are... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Go Explore: Seattle, Washington with Teens and Tweens

Go Explore: Seattle, Washington with Teens or Tweens As we all know, teens and tweens can be a tough group to "please" at times, so I am always on the lookout for suggestions from others who have traveled this path before me to share their tips and tricks of what... Continue reading

Posted Jul 5, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July! I'm grateful for our freedom on this celebration of America's Independence Day! May you all enjoy your patriotic celebrations, fireworks and stay safe! Fourth of July Fruit Salad If you need a last minute recipe for a Fourth of July party, picnic or potluck don't forget... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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20 Fun Ways to Celebrate July

1. July Belongs to Berries Month This is a great Berry Pie Filling to assemble while fresh berries are plentiful, to freeze for winter months. Mix 7 cups sugar with 1 3/4 modified cornstarch (Clear Jel A) in a large saucepan. Add 9 1/3 cup cold water and cook over... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie with Chia

This Cherry Vanilla Smoothie with Chia tastes more like a cherry milkshake than a healthy (280 calories per serving and packed with calcium, protein and vitamin C and a great source of fiber, riboflavin, iodine, and phosphorus) way to fuel your morning. Just a few ingredients tossed into a blender... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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The Absolute Best Sunscreen Products

It's that time of year when we must slather ourselves in sunscreen in the Pacific Northwest! Did you know... I recently read an article that stated that by eating foods high in carotenoids, you can help build the natural sun protection from your diet. Spinach = dark, leafy greens By... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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Need a Great Fourth of July Dessert? Try These Easy, Patriotic Brownie Dessert Kabobs

Looking for an easy Fourth of July Celebration Dessert to take to a party or potluck? Look no further than these Patriotic Brownie Dessert Kabobs! Patriotic Brownie Kabobs Okay. So, I promised these were easy. All you need is wooden skewers, fresh strawberries and or fresh watermelon, fresh blueberries, marshmallows... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2015 at What Matters Most Now

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