Are friends coming over? Need to add a twist to a party? Is it your turn to provide snacks for a group? Well if you answered YES to any of these I’ve got you! A simple popcorn bar! wanted something SIMPLE but awesome. I didn’t want to spend an incredible amount of time making or shopping for something. What would seem UNEXPECTED to come in with that would give a WOW factor, but be so ideal that people could walk away saying, “I can do that!” A popcorn bar!

This casserole is incredibly delicious and simple! “What’s Up Jack?” Chicken Casserole is full of flavor, takes only 8 ingredients to make, and doesn’t require much effort at all! Juicy chicken, tender pasta, crispy bacon, melty cheese. . . .need I say more? How about the creamy sauce. . . .oh yah!

Do you have a piece of furniture that is either in DESPERATE need of repair or just doesn’t fit your style, but is still functional? Maybe you’ve seen something at a yard sale or thrift store that catches your eye, but needs a little MAKEOVER.

I have a chair that I had already RESURRECTED with a lovely black and white polka dot fabric that ….well, let’s just say that it looks like a rabid dog got ahold of it, but it was just children who didn’t RESPECT what belonged to someone else. As you can see from the first picture above, it was either to put it out of its misery at the landfill or REVIVE it yet once again. I chose the later because I still saw POTENTIAL in it.

PASSION, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is an intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction, OR a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept. Are you passionate about something? Just think of the INFLUENCE someone can have because of their own personal passion for something.

So WHAT are you passionate about? What is it that brings you JOY and fulfillment?

I think Jon Bon Jovi says it the best: “Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, BE PASSIONATE.”

This dish will take you to paradise with its combination of sweet pineapple and crisp vegetables mixed with the spiciness of jalapenos, all coated with the richness of barbecue sauce! It is so quick and easy to throw together and get you on your way to your own private luau.

I do consider myself lucky in many ways, it’s just not what I was thinking when I chose to wear them. I was just sporting my “March…..Irish….St. Patrick’s Day” comfortable leggings with the GREEN plaid scarf to emphasize the silent celebration of my HERITAGE as a Scott-Irish.

There are people in our world, in our communities, maybe even our neighbors who can’t say yes to very many of these. Think about the HOMELESS. The REAL homeless. They’re the ones making due with what they have and not trying to hustle anybody for help.

Are you LUCKY? It’s not about our possessions, it’s not about our standing in the community. It’s about being THANKFUL for what we have. Being GRATEFUL and APPRECIATIVE.

Make Mexican cuisine as healthy as possible while still doing the meal justice with spices and incredible taste. For these meatballs I substituted ground turkey for ground beef and used oats instead of bread crumbs. The amount of enchilada sauce and cheese makes this so creamy and delicious! It can be served with rice, tortilla chips, tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes or any combination and it makes a complete meal.

XOXO The Original Love Letters - we often use “xoxo” which stands for HUGS and kisses. It is a term of ENDEARMENT. But on this shirt, there are spikes/nails used to represent the X’s. Those are what attached Jesus to the wooden CROSS He hung from. The O’s are made out of rings of thorns representing the crown of thorns placed on (pushed into) Jesus’ head as He hung on the cross. The saying “The Original Love Letters”? YES, the spikes and crown of thorns represent the pain Jesus endured because He loves us! What a MESSAGE!

Calling all peanut butter cookie lovers! These Reese's Pretzel Peanut Butter Overload Cookies are incredibly soft, chewy, and irresistible! A delectable peanut butter cookie dough packed with chopped pretzels, Reese's cups, Reese's Pieces, peanut butter chips, dark chocolate chips, and peanuts makes these the peanut butter cookies that dreams are made of!

Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pierogi Casserole is crazy delicious! Not only is it delicious, it’s so incredibly simple! Thaw the pierogies, chop a few things up, and throw them together! That’s it. Unfortunately, you may not have any leftovers because everybody will be going back for more! It’s that crazy good!