Lately, I’ve had to come to terms with the idea of loss more – something I think I’ve had to deal with in varying degrees with some challenging peaks. It got to an overwhelming point and I had to remind myself how I got to the other “normal” side before.
Last Fall, I tried to take some gardening indoors – I put up my Topsy Turvy plant with pepper and tomato plants in my dining area, brought in some of my mint and planted some herbs.
All relationships are built on trust. It affects how we see others and the world, how we approach situations and how much we’re willing to do for others. High levels of trust allow us to be relaxed and at our best, while low levels make us uncomfortable. Here are ten tips to help build trust in relationships:
Parenthood and perfectionism is of course a misnomer. I doubt there has ever been a parent that felt “perfect.” Probably the biggest mistake parents make is to expect such a standard from themselves and then kick themselves for not reaching it. Guilt seems synonymous with being parents. We never feel we are doing enough or being enough for our kids.
When you hear about couples who maintain a strong relationship through all of life’s challenges, you may wonder how they do it. Some of these couples have faced the same kinds of difficulties that can lead to break-ups for other people, such as financial problems, trouble with in-laws, or differences in interests or personalities. But somehow, these couples have stayed together while others haven’t.
A relevant topic as the new year begins is goal-setting. Many people make resolutions for the new year, but may not take that further by setting goals to actually reach them.
I heard about this soup recently and decided to look it up and make it, since I have sweet potatoes to use up and the combination with chipotle sounds interesting. I’m using a recipe from Martha Stewart that I’ve modified to make vegetarian (vegetable stock instead of chicken). I’m not always into the smoky chipotle […]
With both my kids home today, I treated them to some home-made potato chips and ladkes or potato pancakes, which my son enjoyed with applesauce. I used the following recipe primarily, but added more flour and some bread crumbs to get the consistency needed. I used red potatoes and a food processor. I also added a little cayenne.
This recipe is not for the weight-conscious. I made it as a treat for my husband, who loves flan (along with me). I’m not as into sugar and can do without the calories. Make sure the pan is adequate for the quantity – it was too much for my special flan holder and it spilled out some on a cookie shoot, which I had placed underneath the pan – so it did not look as pretty as this picture, but was tasty.
I tried some new dishes, such as a veggie loaf, that was a success. The vegan gravy was great. I made pumpkin and sweet potato pies with crust from scratch, which has become my norm because I’m not happy with the trans fat in pre-made crust (plus it tastes better from scratch).