Recipe - Spaghetti with Garlic and Spinach - Vegan

This vegan recipe is quick to whip up and only uses a handful of ingredients. It smells wonderful when it's cooking and tastes wonderful, too! (I've eaten it!)

Spaghetti with Garlic and Spinach

You can make this gluten free by using gluten free pasta.

The recipe is here on my youngest daughter's blog. :) Enjoy!

Things I Love - Delicious Dishes Made in a Crockpot - WFMW

Now here are some things you'll want to know! Pull out your crockpot (or slow cooker), and get ready to make some fabulous dishes you never knew you could make in a crockpot!

Whether you're looking for a recipe for main meals, breakfasts, or desserts, you'll find great information here at Lifehacker. Happy cooking!


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Things I Love - Crockpot Time Conversion Chart - WFMW

I love the convenience of using a crockpot (you might call it a slow cooker), but sometimes the hours I have to work with don't agree with the hours the dish needs to be cooked. I might need to speed it up or slow it down, depending on my day.

I was very happy to see this pin on Pinterest that showed me just how to convert the recipe's time in the crockpot from a High setting to a Low one or vice versa. This chart will definitely come in handy for me, and it could be for you, too!

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Recipe - Black Beans and Rice - WFMW

Here is a classic, simple recipe for black beans and rice. You can make it vegan/plant-based by using water or vegetable broth in place of the olive oil and by using vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth. Easy substitutions!

Doesn't this look good? That would hit the spot on this cold, cold winter day!

 Black Beans and Rice

You can find Mel's Kitchen Cafe on pinterest here.

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Things I Love - Free Cleaning Checklist - WFMW

Lists, lists! I love lists! And I love to make lists that will help me with any number of things. (Let's not talk about whether or not I use those lists after I spend all that mental energy making them!)

I came across this wonderful free printable this morning, and I think you'll like it, too. I found it through this pinterest pin thanks to Barb Hoyer at alifeinbalance. You'll find the web page here at simplyrebekah. Sit down with a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet tea and brainstorm a little. This checklist has 6 sections:

1. Weekly
2. Every 2 Weeks
3. Monthly
4. Every 3 Months
5. Twice A Year
6. Annually

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The Simple Woman's Daybook, Monday, September 30, 2013

For today...Monday, September 30, 2013


Outside my window...it is a beautiful afternoon! Sunny with a light, cool breeze! I love this kind of weather!

I am thinking...that it's going to be October tomorrow. Time goes by so quickly!

I am thankful...for God's mercy. He loves us more than I could ever imagine, and I'm grateful.

From the kitchen...leftover take-out pizza! :)

I am wearing...a short-sleeved coral top and a pair of shorts.

I am creating...this blog post. :)

I am going...to attempt to go without my daily fast-food restaurant sweet tea starting tomorrow. I'm sure I don't need all that caffeine and sugar.

I am wondering...what's wrong with my camera or camera card that it won't let me take or review photos on the camera. I don't want to lose all those photos! I'm going to see if I can upload them to my husband's laptop later tonight.

I am hoping...I really will eat healthier in October.

I am hearing...cars going by and some sounds from a nearby business.

I am looking forward to...spending the night and doing some shopping in a larger city a couple of hours away in about two weeks. The selection is much better there, and there are certain things I'm looking for, including a new kitchen wall clock. Ours is very old, and even with new batteries, it won't work anymore.

Around the house...it's so quiet and comfortable with the breeze blowing in.

A favorite quote for today..."Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile." -- William Cullen Bryant

One of my favorite things...is when a good breeze makes the leaves fall. I love watching the leaves falling like snow!

A few plans for the rest of the week...work and a regular week. There will be a huge, annual rummage sale in town that I always go to. I go to look; sometimes I find a few things. :)

A picture thought I am sharing...

:)

 You can see the original Pinterest pin here. 

I hope you have a wonderful week!

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The Simple Woman's Daybook, Monday, September 9, 2013

For today...Monday, September 9, 2013


Outside my window...it is evening, dark and cold. We always know the weather will turn cold - and quickly - but it always seems to surprise us. It's early this year, too.

I am thinking...that I need to clean the heating vents to get the dust (and cat hair!) off of them before we turn on the furnace. I hope it's soon!

I am thankful...for God's faithfulness in so many things, large and small.

From the kitchen...black bean burgers for dinner!

I am wearing...a pink, floral top and a pair of shorts.

I am creating...a little more order in my pantry. :) I used an extra-large plastic magazine holder to hold the boxes of foil, plastic wrap, parchment paper, baggies, etc. I saw the idea on Pinterest and knew that it was just what I needed! You can see the Pinterest pin here.

I am going...to try to remember not to have anything but water tonight since I have to fast for a blood test tomorrow morning to check my cholesterol level.

I am wondering...how to better balance what I need to do around the house and the need to rest and not over-do because of the fibromyalgia.

I am hoping...and praying that my husband gets through his yearly 'first few weeks of both jobs' well. He is usually very tired for a while and then gets used to it. So far, so good this year.

I am hearing...times of quiet with an occasional car going by.

I am looking forward to...doing something else in the house this week. Yesterday was a hard day for me regarding fibromyalgia because of two meals I made. Then I did some housework this afternoon and made dinner tonight. I shouldn't plan on repeating that tomorrow. I will try to do more housework on Wednesday.

Around the house...it's not too cool yet. I'm comfortable on the recliner with a light blanket over my legs and feet. :)

A favorite quote for today..."Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~unknown. We can't tell what someone is going through just by looking at him or her. Be kind! Be kind to yourself, too! :)

One of my favorite things...is when a good breeze makes the fall leaves drop from the trees like snow! I love watching it!

A few plans for the rest of the week...work and a regular week. Hoping to rest *and* be able to do some housework.

A picture thought I am sharing...

A pretty way to decorate with fall leaves!

You can see the original Pinterest pin here.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

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