February 23, 2018

Lunch Meat Madness

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Good Morning Friends,

So I just wanted to drop a little knowledge on you because it's something I just learned about and it's definitely something that everyone can benefit from. I learned that cold cuts are bad for you. I know your thinking like duh! Where have you been Jinelle? Well, guess what, we don't have to steer clear of sandwiches altogether because I found a healthy alternative. Purchase a Rotisserie chicken already cooked at your local supermarket, cut it up and use it as the meat for your lunches. Tada!! I make my husband's lunch every day (money saver) and we have switched to this and he loves it. You can definitely dress it up and make it different ways, such as a wrap, pita bread, etc. Okay, there's your tip guys. Enjoy and make healthy choices!! P.S. You can purchase these with EBT once they're placed in the cold section and just heat and go. Wink!


To read some more info on why lunch meat is not the best option for lunch click here.

February 22, 2018

Pass The Cheese Please

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Good Morning Friends,

I was making lunch for my kids the other day and I thought to myself, I need to share this little tip to other moms and dads who may not know about this. Now it may not seem like a big deal but it makes all the difference when cooking for the kiddos. Every time I add these cheese to their mac and cheese, I receive a thousand compliments from my kids on how cheesy and tasty it is, whether white cheddar or regular. These cheeses are a staple in my house. They can be used for many things other than mac and cheese but I mostly use it for that and cheese dip. Growing up my mom use to use the one in the jar and put it over broccoli. Also when making mac and cheese, you can stretch the meal if you have more than one kid to feed. I usually add Vienne sausages and/or can veggies such as peas and corn. You can really make it your own and keep delicious. Well, that's my tip of the day. I'll be back with more tips coming soon. Enjoy and have fun. 



February 14, 2018

Happy Valentines Day

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Hello Friends,

Yes, it is Valentines Day and love is in the air. Now I'm generally not the type to usually include Valentines Day as a holiday just because I believe love should be shown throughout the year and it shouldn't cost you anything. On the other hand, my school-aged kids get excited about it because school makes it a big deal and that's fine. When I was younger this day was about celebrating the crush you had or boyfriend/girlfriend. Now it also includes friendship or love in general for the family. So with all things considered and the fact that I absolutely love to bake...(when my energy levels are active), I decided to make it a baking day. I picked up some supplies at Walmart and offered a great surprise for my kiddos. If you don't have access to a Walmart, I'm sure there's a dollar store or craft store nearby where you can pick up just one or two things and make magic happen. If not, online shopping is always fun. All righty, let's jump right into photos and recipes...



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