Do you want to win a free Instapot?

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Do you want to win a free Instapot?

You're in luck!

Meal Mentor (my meal plan service) is giving one away for free this Thursday!

You don't have to have a subscription to the meal plans to win, but subscribers do get an extra entry!

Speaking of the meal plans…

You asked for it…

The meal plans will have pressure cooker recipes all month!

If you already have an Instapot (or other pressure …

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What Would You Do With 30 Extra Mins Today?

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Imagine what a difference 30 extra minutes would make. 

You could throw in a load of laundry, finally make that appointment, call your friend back, take a nap! 

Here's how you get those 30 minutes back: 
Stop "figuring out" what to eat every day.

Standing in front of fridge analyzing options, debating what you’re in the mood for, going back and forth about what you’ll eat (finding every option meh)... 

“Figuring it out” wastes more time than you realize. 

Simplify. 

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Hot Tamale Burgers, Lasagna Soup, and Buffalo Fritters

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Don’t let your Thanksgiving feast leave you feeling over-stuffed & doing the tofurkey waddle!

Prepare now to make sure you're on track next week with this post-holiday plan!

Enjoy all these comforting meals (without the guilt!):

  • Hot Tamale Burgers 
  • Lasagna Soup
  • Polenta Stroganoff
  • Buffalo Fritters
  • Bayou Burritos
  • Lemon Takeout Chickpea Bowls
  • Maple Peanut Soba Noodles 

& more!


Are you bracing yourself for holiday weight gain? 

It doesn't have to …

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206 Books in 2017 (part 3) + 5 Best Audible Narrators

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I double lapped my goal of reading 100 books in 2017.

As of today, I’m at 206 books with a stretch goal of 217.

Audible is my secret. Although I can’t listen as fast as my eyes can read, listening allows me to “read” at every opportune moment such as during the 5 minutes I’m waiting for a friend to arrive.

Why scroll through twitter or instagram when I can uncover another clue in my latest mystery!

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5 Do's and Don'ts For A Harmonious Holiday

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: ThanksLiving

As promised, here are my 5 “Do’s and Don’ts” for a harmonious holiday...

Do's:

1. Do let the host know about your dietary restrictions ahead of time. You’re being more of a burden by not telling them. I had a terrible experience once where I planned to just make it work, but there was nothing safe for me to eat and the hostess was devastated. 

2. Do offer to bring a dish everyone (+ you!) can enjoy. 

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