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My journey to a better me
A Maryland girl by birth living in South Carolina raising my family, working on my health and having fun in the kitchen. A food, diet and daily life blog.

Indian Inspired Warm Potato Salad
I AM BACK!!!! After a 2 month hiatus between holidays, family visits, my daughter's birthday and other assorted life situations I am back...
Chicken Pasta Salad with Sundried Tomatoes
It is my birthday week and I am excited! I know that I'll have dinner out with my family this coming weekend and ice cream cake in my...
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi
Have you ever just needed to get away from everything? Husbands, kids, drama, responsibilities and just have a couple days to let it all...
Egg Free & Meat Free Breakfast Taco
I hope you all have had an amzing 2 weeks since my last post! If you haven't looked at all my favorite ways to use sugar free syrups I...
Sugar Free Syrups & Ways to Use Them
Hey everyone! I hope you have had a fabulous two weeks. My mom has always had a thing for beverages. I can tell you that going out for...
Spicy Chicken Salad without Mayo
I know this post is a few days behind but I hope you didn't mind as we were celebrating Independence Day then adjusting to getting back...
Quick Caramelized Onions in a Pressure Cooker
Hey everyone!!!! I hope you have had a fabulous two weeks since my last post. Here in South Carolina we have had the mildest summer I...
Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese Sauce
Summer break is finally upon us.... for the kids at least. My daughter is so excited for having the summer out of school. She is planning...
Lightened Up Hashbrowns
Sorry for the radio silence. I know I skipped a post but life happens. I am back and ready to provide another recipe I really enjoy...
Slow Cooker Pork Verde Tacos with Quick Pickled Vegtables
I hope you had a fantastic Easter! We had a great time this past weekend. We went to Build A Bear for a new bunny on Saturday. On Sunday...

















